The posted wait lists will, identify the next wait list number to be contacted if a program seat becomes available. Let's give families a chance to attend the same magnet elementary school especially since JCPS already gives preference to twins and multiples. Elementary magnet school families can be divided between magnet schools and cluster schools depending on the results of the random lottery. JCPS School Choice. 2023-2024 Elementary Optional and Magnet Lottery List 03/31/2023 The information provided below regarding the wait list is for first choice elementary applications. Automatic Sibling Preference. Employee Directory. If you do not have this e-mail, you can log in with your parent portal username and password. "That will not change with the additional, new start times. The primary mission of the JCPS Early Childhood Program is to provide equitable access to high quality early education and interventions for three- and four-year-olds who are at greatest risk in our city. Sarah Schirmer, who created the petition, addressed board members during their February meeting, saying she has a fourth grader at a magnet that he loves and an incoming kindergartner who has been placed on the school's waitlist - No. To balance equity with sibling preference, the solution is to keep the open lottery and give sibling preference on the waitlist. JCPS registration for 2021-22 school year closes Dec 16 Don't forget If your student is starting kindergarten. This mission is aligned with federal and state laws. !.c (`N`@(A8T_a+IPd{lY,;3b`Qdfdef&2_HWfF`hf4bftbFrfQHUJO%%_H1A/V`FJW1*i|%B2_K:M%;2I1+\3\Jh+^+R6V|4B]s 9WW ~6!,q;^XMD PR>m>a/OA%Y1$9PYf-)gg9a3(K"teRb,E0%9P_9k!%i8#R0npsU$. Google Sites. The situation, she continued, led her to question how many other Jefferson County families have been excluded from the magnet program because the district doesn't have a policy giving siblings preference for entrance. 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The wait lists for the 2018-2019 school year are maintained until the close of business on Friday, November 9, 2018. "yVr P4/,/g-ZX^;fAAdym"3n)X6? Support Sibling Waitlist Preference for JCPS Magnet . Published: Jun. x]mon@`(_p+va$^ if3pnuGdu?TW{vyK|[^nO/7rY~tKZgg.~g92~L~S~WD"t+ryW*2O 2{>;}Ur@>^z j2 V\gBmg Q Under the district's new student assignment plan approved last summer, the JCPS magnet program is already undergoing several changes meant to make them more diverse, both racially and socioeconomically. addressed board members during their February meeting, An investigation into JCPS magnet schools, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. This process continues until the close of business on the fifth day of school. 2 0 obj The wait list status link for all programs will be posted on the JCPS Student Assignment website, by mid-February. 1 0 obj Your child's wait-list number will not . endobj 3 0 obj The Student Assignment Office will continue. 3 0 obj As reported in the Courier Journal's 2021 Magnetic Pull series, JCPS magnet schools have faced criticism for excluding low-income students and students of color, and for failing to follow best practices recommended for equitable magnet schools. Most recent; Update posted 2 years ago. A great question is why are we not fighting for automatic sibling preference for magnet school families? The student transfer application may take 15-20 days to process. 4MP+*A Westport Middle School - 8100 Westport Road - Louisville, KY 40222 - 502.485.8346. Wait lists are only maintained for elementary schools that currently have a wait list. Siblings will then have a greater likelihood of remaining together. JCPS Elementary Magnet Schools no longer have sibling preference. If your child is a 5th or 8th grade student and lives in the Choice Zone, an application will be required to select either the close-to-home or far-away option that serves your address. %PDF-1.7 . Magnet School Lottery & Equity. ?TR-$`** KbMlY/>M3 } JCPS elementary magnet schools do not give siblings of children attending magnet schools preference for admission. Wait lists are only maintained for middle and high magnet programsthat currently have a wait list. As of November 4, 2022, wait lists for all programs have expired. As a result, two children from the same household could be forced to attend different schools with different start times. Organizes the annual Showcase of Schools, where families can gather information and meet school representatives. It is, imperative that parents be prepared to accept or decline placement when contacted. Siblings will then have a greater likelihood of remaining together. Adding to the frustration that her two kids would be at different schools, if the start time proposal is approved, she said, is that her kindergartner would attend a school that will start and end two hours earlier than her fourth grader's school. endobj This has created family challenges with drop off, pick up, busing, parental involvement, and navigating multiple school schedules and administrations. For now, just register like you are a new family. '0-'% ~.shF$La_IDFM/[O]vYmz8#QB]@NZ>9[zkzTs(^] 1, 2022 at 4:17 PM PDT LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Jefferson County Board of Education has voted to implement its new School Choice Proposal. We appreciate the trusting relationships we built at Westport and believe they helped instill academic confidence that will last throughout Cam's life. JCPS Student Assignment. Any applications submitted after the deadline are considered late applications. KDE preschool program guidance clearly states that districts may accept students who do not qualify for state preschool only if space is available. Magnet school enrollment is by lottery to ensure all families have access. endobj You will need this number when checking on your child's wait-list status. Y2PW7djbM_o%YhD} !K$eoC?Yt7r"KdoJxoI,EVUvwo DX The number listed in the column on the right indicates the next wait list number to be called for the grade indicated if a program seat becomes Eligible students who are not offered a seat in the first or second lottery will be sent their waitlist number via the parent email address listed on the application. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Jefferson County Public Schools has over 2,000 students in quarantine less than one week into the new school year. Eligibility for children who turn four years old is determined by income and/or special needs. Instituting diversity targets that are more reflective of the district's student population for magnet schools and magnet programs; Ending magnet schools' ability to exit, or kick out, students; Streamlining the application process, with admissions lotteries moving from school control to central office; Consolidating some magnet programs into one campus, while expanding other programs to become full-school magnets. To find out what schools serve your address and your zone school, click here to use our School Finder tool. Dr. Cherie Dawson-Edwards, former Montessori parent & SBDM member. JCPS Magnet Schools. Magnet School Next # on wait list Magnet School Next # on wait list Audubon Traditional Brown KG 1 of 118 KG 6 of 192 1st 1 of 50 1st 1 of 47 2nd 1 of 34 2nd 1 of 48 endobj for information regarding quality early care and education options in their area. /UserFiles/Servers/Server_2744/Image/CURRICULUM/CURRICULUM_banner_compressed.jpg. The application period for the 2023-24school year beginsonNovember 1, 2022, and endsonDecember 16, 2022. When she brought this up to the district's student assignment office, Schirmer said she was told if she wanted the two boys to be in the same elementary school, she could pull her older child from the magnet (after five years there) and apply for a transfer to the kindergartner's traditional school. Ferez-vous la mme chose. 1 0 obj Late magnet applications are not included in the wait list and will be reviewed based on building capacity and program need. p5k?h:k,;;',`_PWw{~j~-?$l.KARI^1TH^. '*;6|]yMx '}aRDCiHNzV?x}z3^a~o>L,#w a,FV2Q3_4KOGQyk&3Dq%=:7jXMnPHPTtAX6'ty3IDDtgI{U&!>BdyJzg=C9/=CsObX}.X:G2.!]`*waRt./9g{psVIY@{,XO6-#cDOJo_;h0-C8UJ!O%PtIaa%r\frRqcgC_02^iW\S-;Ti?5Q&k,jdB`)mqp909tK8}? When more applicants apply for a program than there are seats to accommodate them, a random lottery selection process is used to fill the available seats and create a wait list for the program. Your childs wait list number will not change even though the number of students on the wait list may decrease as placements are offered. % The Early Childhood curriculum supports the districts vision for students to be ready to thrive and succeed in Kindergarten and beyond. In speaking with JCPS Student Assignment and JCPS School Board Members, we do not have their support for automatic sibling preference because it reduces equity in the open lottery; sibling waitlist preference is the compromise. JCPS Magnet Application. "Magnets are really designed to, I believe, draw diversity," Superintendent Marty Pollio said before the changes were approved. Elementary students can also apply for magnet schools or programs here. Solution is Sibling Waitlist Preference. If all seats in a program are filled, no additional applicants will be offered placement from the wait list. During these unusual circumstances, we are committed to assisting you with your questions about the JCPS registration and application process. The system will identify how many seats are available and what wait list number is. The motion passed in a unanimous vote during a special meeting at the JCPS Van Hoose Center on Wednesday evening. The elementary middle and high school application period for the 2019-20 school year begins on October 29 201 and ends on December 19 201 Apply here. Magnetic Pull, a Courier Journal investigation, showed who has access to the district's highly regarded magnet schools and who does not. Will you do the same? The posted wait lists will identify the next wait list number to be contacted if a program seat becomes available. Automatic Sibling Preference. JCPS start time proposal:Why would so many middle & high school students still start early? Contact Us JCPS Call Center (502) 313-HELP (4357) jcps.help@jefferson.kyschools.us. It is. Page updated. JCPS Magnets Give No Sibling Preference. If magnets seats become available, students will be notified via email sent to the parent email address listed on the application. But the district's lottery process leaves families with a "slim and random chance at having their children attend the same magnet school. Access Wait List Status Stay connected with Westport and JCPS through our direct messaging systems. No application is necessary. Magnet School Lottery, Equity, and Family Engagement. Westport offered high level academic opportunities within an extremely nurturing and caring environment. JCPS Elementary Magnet Schools no longer have sibling preference. The wait list is maintained for elementary magnet schools and programs that use a lottery for their applicant selection process. Late magnet applications are not included in the wait list and will be reviewed based on building capacity and program need. If no email address was, provided, parents will be contacted by phone. In turn, schools have divided financial and parental support. Parents are encouraged to If your child is already enrolled in the 5th or 8th grade at a JCPS school, they will automatically be enrolled in the middle or high school that serves your address. Ongoing student assessments are used to measure skill development and mastery. Read Magnetic Pull:An investigation into JCPS magnet schools. "The lottery self-selects for families who have enough resources and flexibility to work around these obstacles," she said. Transportation is available. endobj JCPS Siblings. Jefferson County Public Schools Louisville, Kentucky, Submit Documents for Early Childhood Application, https://www.4cforkids.org/for-families/find-child-care/, Email: askstudentassignment@jefferson.kyschools.us. The petition focuses on siblings of elementary age when one child has gained entry into a magnet and the other is put on a waitlist. 2 0 obj No. To tell us about a new child in family, you can use our Registration system. The wait list status link for all programs will be posted on the JCPS Student Assignment website (https://apps.jefferson.kyschools.us/StudentAssignment/LandingPad//) by mid-February. At this time, we are working to enhance this system to work better for existing families. If the magnet schoolsuse selection criteria and the student was rejected based on "program at capacity," the magnet school cancontact families to offer a seat ifseats become available. Placement on the wait list means your child qualified for the program, but was not selected for, initial placement. We will find you in our system during the "Review" step, and update our records with the information you've provided. You may register and apply to schools and programs here. 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Magnet Coordinator) 1615 W Broadway, Louisville, KY 402 03 | (502) 485-8123 | School Hours - 7:40 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. | @STEAM_GEMS | @GraceJamesGEMS . To learn more about the Choice Zone visit here. 17:29. The lottery wait list is used when there are more applicants than seats available. This will only include middle and high school traditional magnets. JCPS School Choice. To balance equity with sibling preference, the solution is to keep the open lottery and give sibling preference on the waitlist. If you have questions, regarding magnet schools or programs please email askoptionalmagnet@jefferson.kyschools.us. impossible to predict how many, if any, applicants may decline a placement offer. This comprehensive preschool program is designed to prepare children in five areas -- General Knowledge and Mathematics, Language and Literacy, Health and Physical Development, Social Emotional Development and Self-Help. In speaking with JCPS Student Assignment and JCPS School Board Members, we do not have their support for automatic sibling preference because it reduces equity in the open lottery; sibling waitlist preference is the compromise. Any applications submitted after the deadline are considered late applications. Do you believe that your child might qualify for the State-funded Preschool program and wish to complete an application? Thewait list status will be updated every Friday at 4:30 p.m. ]@grN4]?s*q,V`~kj-5>2\\fg-qoyfb' zy '%R,$a0[0#1";TBmAGh+R.2. Magnet programs that use a lottery selection process have a limited number of seats. When addressing the board, though, Schirmer said the exact opposite. Equally as important to school success is engaged and involved parents. Schools will contact parents of wait list applicants by email using the email address provided on the application. I )T&@IQIoeE(f^\pvhkvE-fKN^1lNHj.25X\i*NT)qA!VtyfkGxpu " Unfortunately, our magnet schools program was set up opposite of that, which was to give a place where exclusivity happens that has become all too segregated.". The student transfer application window for the 2022-2023 school year is Monday, May 2, 2022 through Wednesday, March 24, 2023. A great question is why are we not fighting for automatic sibling preference for magnet school families? x]]%q}_`Cy n0`Jh~fwQfGqC6dwuV3sxExXw/TxSO?_w/Oo~o/O7~U_j87WW_}Thz+JUj.Tt'w?/D}7_x8^fQnZ}MS7PNx8fjh.oo>|{og=k>Uw?U}}rY8|E=vh]^| L3iL}U{~DceRF1&z^}7&~xzz)%QLkt*MMh;=XR3cC}iO2,3[>}WSL7}U_lyQGOf=IwVWqngYk#nnU}7-qizjL{I@_3?bO~K*i2/M=|A{?P?1XF4Fg6J2Ek^]waMs`}w1aWT[!l9V^VK/AGfiN;OFisfVS5leznYvo5 2W9c/q8>Ge4*n,Ms!9it&9;r}@3M=8f@m>i7-]([[8QI?,l1m)5k? 0F-00aCmZ5m-k]uonGweN #gI\aWN|e;2$d}U&9E z`^H`[hPEaOlMy?/VUorQL-29L:1jqf(sYIn7:2'1Xw>6!P[h$G? The proposal, crafted by JCPS Superintendent Marty Pollio and his administration, would affect nearly every facet of the district's magnet school program from how students get into magnets to. Contact reporter Krista Johnson atkjohnson3@gannett.com. 4 0 obj If you decline a placement offer, Do not sell or share my personal information, https://apps.jefferson.kyschools.us/StudentAssignment/LandingPad//. As of November 4, 2022, wait lists for all programs have expired. next to be offered a seat if one becomes available. MAGNET WAIT LIST SIDEBAR . "This is not equitable.". to update wait lists until the fifth day of school. What does the wait-list number mean? Report abuse . Unless you inform schools that you want your child to be r, other wait list(s) until you are offered a seat, or until the wait list is no longer active. Parents will receive a letter containing their childs wait list number for first-choice applications the week of March 13, 2023, for middle and high schoolmagnet schools and programs that use a lottery for their applicant selection process. Accessibility Statement Jefferson County Public Schools. Because we are required to first serve those three- and four-year-olds who qualify for the state preschool program, it is unlikely that additional spaces will be available. Wait lists are only maintained for elementary schools that currently have a wait list. JCPS Siblings. ", She questioned how a single parent could "navigate two different school locations, start and end times, administrations and child care needs that come with those differences. Jefferson County Building Trends 14 Louisville's Cornerstone Plan 2040 15-18 Diversity Categories & Map 19-20 Diversity Index by School 21-23 . Diversity in our magnet schools is imperative to success. Failure to respond within this time frame will result in forfeiture of the seat and the placement. The JCPS Office of Optional and Magnet Programsprovides information on specialized schools and programs at all grade levels. You will need this number when checking, Every family will receive a letter to let students know what their position on the wait list is and the instructions for, accessing the wait list system. National education experts have documented the problems with JCPS' magnets and recommended reforms to give poor and minority students greater access, but the district has ignored nearly all of. JCPS also may consider boundary lines for Butler and Male traditional high schools, according to a new student assignment plan. Magnet programs already have sibling preference for twins and multiples. The inflexible lottery can discourage single-parent households and families with multiple children from applying. JCPS elementary magnet schools do not give siblings of children attending magnet schools preference for admission. Throughout the school year, children who turn three and qualify for Exceptional Child Education services through First Steps and Child Find become eligible for the state preschool program. Let's give families a chance to attend the same magnet elementary school to support family engagement and give schools a chance to build and sustain relationships with families, especially since JCPS already gives preference to twins and multiples. Develops and distributes the district guide to schools. We are asking JCPS to give other siblings a more likely chance of being at the same elementary school. But that does not mean he wants to completely do away with magnet programs . ]"e".3DveK]w$wYjha6}+Y\3V!1k]oyF*lA~mGBa-e472 "wv Saw"GHfo{ Some who signed the online petition agreed, and they provided their reasons why. Elementary magnet school families can be divided between magnet schools and cluster schools depending on the results of the random lottery. U,t%.Zo3As[2JWSU9m*oBZM '\D1V;hb_). Read the Magnet Schools of America report. Diversity in our magnet schools is imperative to school success. Not to be completed until after you have applied (Step 1) and received an email from Grace James Academy about the procedures of the next steps. Staff members answer questions about the programs and about application procedures and individual school guidelines. Solution is Sibling Waitlist Preference. By using Change.org on or after May 1st, 2023, you agree to our. Wait lists will be updated every Friday at 4:30 p.m. What are my childs chances of getting into a program from the wait list? About; Schools; Learning; Support; Activities; News; Jefferson County Public Schools. In a six-part series " Magnetic Pull ," The Courier Journal digs deep into the Jefferson County Public Schools magnet program, laying bare a system that creates "haves" and "have-nots" by. Many magnet schools accept applications from students throughout the district, and JCPS provides transportation for most students who are accepted. If an applicant is offered placement in a magnet program and declines the seat, the magnet school staff will contact, the next applicant on the wait list. "Magnet schools claim to be all about equity but their lottery system discourages single parents and families with lots of kids from even considering a magnet school," one petitioner wrote. 2020 - 2021 Magnet Programs' Wait Lists Wait List Status for 2020-2021 School Year As of: May 1, 2020 NEXT UPDATE: May 8, 2020 @ 4:30 PM NOTICE: An applicant's assigned wait list number never changes. <> After The Courier Journal published a special report revealing how JCPS magnet programs favor middle- and upper-class students at the expense of the poorer students of color, we asked . Magnet school enrollment is by lottery for equity purposes to ensure all families have access. District preschool programs typically should not be at full capacity at the beginning of the year in order to anticipate these enrollments. 2023-2024 Middle/High Optional and Magnet Lottery List 03/31/2023 Barret Traditional Middle Next # on wait list 6th 1 of 88 7th 1 of 20 8th 1 of 26 Jefferson County Traditional Middle 6th 1 of 134 7th 1 of 44 8th 1 of 38 Johnson Traditional Middle 6th 29 of 58 7th 5 of 9 8th 1 of 13 Butler Traditional High 9th 1 of 38 10th 1 of 54 11th 1 of 26 . Elementary school families are divided between magnet schools and cluster schools. Weekly maintenance:Friday between 3 and 6 p.m. Report a broken link, outdated info, or other content problems with this website, If you have questions or feedback regarding the general accessibility of this website call, Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Offering Equal Educational Opportunities, Nutrition and Physical Activity Annual Report, Copyright 2018 Jefferson County Public Schools, register and apply to schools and programs here, Read the Magnet Schools of America report, askstudentassignment@jefferson.kyschools.us. endobj {5]2yT!Zf8mgm$ Oq mKOmxM4bj2!7l>$R=HzDvTEnhF p+c5U# h"C">$&C.C 0V:AE #+A<8QL,M UJ`X^[mXRRc`@R})y$^ln~MU&4LA`X8! If no one is availabl, a voice message. JCPS. JCPS Magnet/Optional Program Lists 36-37 JCPS Magnet/Optional Program Maps 38-40 5 Quality Data 41 FRL Student Performance: Proficiency Rates 42 The petition focuses on siblings of elementary age when one child has gained entry into a magnet and the other is put on a waitlist. Pollio on Thursday commended The Courier Journal's reporting and said the magnet system needs work. It is the parents responsibility to, inform the school or the JCPS Student Assignment Office if the, If my child is offered placement, how long will I have t, repared to accept or decline placement if con, to respond to the school office, excluding weekends and school holidays, to accept, or decline placement. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. The magnet application period for the 2023-24 school year is November 1, 2022-December 16, 2022. The petition, which has garnered more than 200 signatures in the past month, asks for JCPS to give preferential entrance to siblings placed on a magnet's waitlist if another sibling has already gained entrance. <>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> When more applicants qualify for a magnet program than there are, seats to accommodate them, a random lottery selection process is used to fill the available seats and create a wait list, for the program. U8a U$s)ROR j h]c D:_dshc3$|5wVm4mFKVYU~Jb.szbx,U1=r9OdT-C|%7RW/e=< d6*Qa,"&nF1YY8s*f:5~yLzxeWiefqB*7d#Kbs,l 3QOicg){ 4PM?Ra{EfJIyvzgEY]2C 6by?!C)_'-FsZ3Vqq1f_1j>D4()z1.^!heFhg]fD' petition urging changes to the magnet admissions process. Wait Lists - Division of Curriculum and Instruction Home Departments Teaching and Learning English Language Arts PreK-12 Elementary Language Arts Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Foundational Skills Ready to Read Act Secondary Language Arts Grade 6 Grade 6 GT Grade 7 Grade 7 GT Grade 8 Grade 8 GT Grade 9 Grade 9 GT Grade 10 Grade 10 GT JCPS offers an Early Childhood program for children who will be 4 years old on or before August 1st and qualify based on household income and/or special needs, and children who turn 3 years old on or before August 1st and have an Individual Educational Program (IEP). Kentucky School districts are required to begin services when students qualify. The magnet application period for the 2023-24school year wasNovember 1, 2022December 16, 2022. Its an equity issue providing slots for siblings would decrease access for other students across the district to get into the magnet program for which they have applied.". JCPS Registration and Application Home JCPS Home Page Contact Us Phone: 485-6250 Email: askstudentassignment@jefferson.kyschools.us During these unusual circumstances, we are committed to assisting you with your questions about the JCPS registration and application process. JCPS Gives No Sibling Preference. Magnet schools offer unique, schoolwide curricula. JCPS Gives No Sibling Preference. \dFPfFM|D23*10$f6B]v/c EDde@/8men5L/Ma@! Although the school district offers online learning through the Pathfinder School of Innovation while some students are isolated, one parent told WAVE 3 News she does not think the district considers the struggles families go through with kids learning at . The start time changes Jefferson County Public School leaders hope to implement next year could create more barriers to entering the district's coveted magnet schools for some families, according to a petition urging changes to the magnet admissions process. The office also: The Magnet Schools of America organization has reviewed 59 JCPS magnet schools and programs. After 10:00 am on Tuesday, February 15, you will be able to login to EnrollJeffco and click the "View Choice Results . Applications that are received after the application period ends remain in the late file unless schools still have available space for students. {~=Rg %SAp7HW>K8D!4vE3x!1$. "For some families, having their children attend a magnet school that aligns with their interests and priorities can be an amazing life changer," she told board members. If your student is on a wait list, please be sure to inform the BCPS Magnet Program staff of any change in email address or phone number. <> Placement on the wait list means your child was not selected for initial placement as a result of the lottery process. JCPS. JCPS Student Assignment. 35 on the list of 85, she said. Transportation may not be provided. This has created family challenges with drop off, pick up, busing, parental involvement, and navigating multiple school schedules and administrations. Magnet programs already have sibling preference for twins and multiples. A universal and developmentally appropriate curriculum emphasizes meaningful early childhood activities to develop the whole child. JCPS Registration and Application Landing Pad Apply for ELEMENTARY Apply for MIDDLE or HIGH Apply for EARLY CHILDHOOD Apply for STUDENT TRANSFER Optional and Magnet Lottery WAIT LIST Update your FAMILY with JCPS Parent Portal Contact Us Phone: 485-6250 Email: askstudentassignment@jefferson.kyschools.us JCPS does not want to end magnets. Raising the bar, Closing gaps, Preparing for our future. Approval is not guaranteed. Magnet Schools of America highlighted barriers to bolstering diversity at JCPS magnet programs in a 2014 report to the district, such as inconsistent and opaque selection criteria and lackluster . 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