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YACS In Action Tours - Schedule Your Visit Today!

Join us for a guided Campus Tour and see our arts-integrated classrooms in motion! You’ll have the opportunity to observe learning in real time and meet some of our teachers, artists, and creative learners to get a true feel for our culture and what makes Young Audiences Charter School unique.

Tours are private, 15–20 minutes, and require registration. Once you sign up, you’ll receive a confirmation email with your scheduled date and time. Please allow up to 72 hours for confirmation.

2027–2028 NCAP Main Round Applications Are NOW OPEN!

The NOLA Public Schools Common Application Process (NCAP) Main Round is officially open for the 2027–2028 school year! Families can submit applications now through January 22, 2027.

We invite families to Experience YACS at Lawrence D. Crocker, where academics, arts, and creativity come together! Serving learners in Pre-K4 through 8th grade, Crocker offers a supportive learning environment, robust arts programming, and both traditional and accelerated kindergarten pathways.

Make YACS at Crocker your FIRST CHOICE or include us in your TOP 3 schools on your NCAP application!
Re-Registration Begins

Re-Registration Begins!

All current learners must re-register during this period to secure their placement for next year.
Failure to re-enroll will result in your learner being placed on the waitlist.
Please do not create duplicate accounts.
If you do not remember your login information, email [email protected] to have it updated.
26-27 Early Admissions Applications Now Open!!

2026-2027 JP Early Admissions Application Now Open

Apply now for early admissions!

🎨 Arts Portfolios Encouraged
All creative artists are encouraged to upload an arts portfolio as part of their application. Portfolios may include photos, videos, recordings, or links that showcase your learner’s artistic interests or talents.

🌱 PK4 / LA4 Families
Families applying for PK4 LA4 seats must apply directly through the Jefferson Parish Early Childhood Collaborative. Enrollment is lottery-based and not first-come, first-served. Publicly funded PreK programs prioritize eligible low-income children and children with identified disabilities.