Approval is not guaranteed. 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. Siblings will then have a greater likelihood of remaining together. For all incoming kindergarten students or elementary students who have moved. To tell us about a new child in family, you can use our Registration system. This has created family challenges with drop off, pick up, busing, parental involvement, and navigating multiple school schedules and administrations. Elementary school families are divided between magnet schools and cluster schools. /UserFiles/Servers/Server_2744/Image/CURRICULUM/CURRICULUM_banner_compressed.jpg. The district's current policy does give entry preference for sets of twins and multiples. m n&27oMx$'wJ,OdS\Oe>q|V$eR2D2^ $x!*&!4}|%/'"b1s !q9+%6? If you do not have this e-mail, you can log in with your parent portal username and password. Automatic Sibling Preference. Step 2. JCPS Gives No Sibling Preference. It is. To learn more about the Choice Zone visit here. Read Magnetic Pull:An investigation into JCPS magnet schools. "For some families, having their children attend a magnet school that aligns with their interests and priorities can be an amazing life changer," she told board members. JCPS Elementary Magnet Schools no longer have sibling preference. If no email address was, provided, parents will be contacted by phone. Throughout the school year, children who turn three and qualify for Exceptional Child Education services through First Steps and Child Find become eligible for the state preschool program. Some who signed the online petition agreed, and they provided their reasons why. If the magnet schoolsuse selection criteria and the student was rejected based on "program at capacity," the magnet school cancontact families to offer a seat ifseats become available. Elementary school families are divided between magnet schools and cluster schools. U,t%.Zo3As[2JWSU9m*oBZM '\D1V;hb_). During these unusual circumstances, we are committed to assisting you with your questions about the JCPS registration and application process. Magnetic Pull, a Courier Journal investigation, showed who has access to the district's highly regarded magnet schools and who does not. {~=Rg %SAp7HW>K8D!4vE3x!1$. Parents are encouraged to. Click below for information on where your child is on the magnet lottery wait list. 3 0 obj Placement on the wait list means your child qualified for the program, but was not selected for, initial placement. The program is offered full day, five days a week and is free to all eligible families. 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. Page updated. 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). JCPS School Choice. endobj Eligibility for children who turn four years old is determined by income and/or special needs. This has created family challenges with drop off, pick up, busing, parental involvement, and navigating multiple school schedules and administrations. 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. %PDF-1.7 The wait list is maintained for elementary magnet schools and programs that use a lottery for their applicant selection process. Wait lists are only maintained for middle and high magnet programsthat currently have a wait list. 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. '0-'% ~.shF$La_IDFM/[O]vYmz8#QB]@NZ>9[zkzTs(^] Any applications submitted after the deadline are considered late applications. <> You may register and apply to schools and programs here. % Automatic Sibling Preference. Ferez-vous la mme chose. p5k?h:k,;;',`_PWw{~j~-?$l.KARI^1TH^. The wait list is maintained for elementary magnet schools and programs that use a lottery for their applicant selection process. Due to the high volume during this time, please allow 24-48 hours for an email response. x]mon@`(_p+va$^ if3pnuGdu?TW{vyK|[^nO/7rY~tKZgg.~g92~L~S~WD"t+ryW*2O 2{>;}Ur@>^z j2 V\gBmg Q Transportation may not be provided. Schools will contact parents of wait list applicants by email using the email address provided on the application. Solution is Sibling Waitlist Preference. As reported in the Courier Journal's 2021 Magnetic Pull series, JCPS magnet schools have faced criticism for excluding low-income students and students of color, and for failing to follow best practices recommended for equitable magnet schools. JCPS Registration and Application Home JCPS Home Page Contact Us Phone: 485-6250 Email: askstudentassignment@jefferson.kyschools.us During these unusual circumstances, we are committed to assisting you with your questions about the JCPS registration and application process. Magnet school enrollment is by lottery for equity purposes to ensure all families have access. 4 0 obj Published: Jun. 2023-2024 Elementary Optional and Magnet Lottery List 03/31/2023 The information provided below regarding the wait list is for first choice elementary applications. A great question is why are we not fighting for automatic sibling preference for magnet school families? The petition focuses on siblings of elementary age when one child has gained entry into a magnet and the other is put on a waitlist. \dFPfFM|D23*10$f6B]v/c EDde@/8men5L/Ma@! j)X(; `8 JCPS. Seven schools had over a 1% drop in graduation rates: Atherton Ballard Butler Doss Moore Southern Western Moore, Doss and Western's rates were below the overall JCPS graduation rate of 83.5%.. This has created family challenges with drop off, pick up, busing, parental involvement, and navigating 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. This process continues until the close of business on the fifth day of school. Support Sibling Waitlist Preference for JCPS Magnet . <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/Annots[ 23 0 R] /MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> endobj 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. Late magnet applications are not included in the wait list and will be reviewed based on building capacity and program need. 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. All students who want to apply for magnets or AOLs will need to complete an application. Y2PW7djbM_o%YhD} !K$eoC?Yt7r"KdoJxoI,EVUvwo Ongoing student assessments are used to measure skill development and mastery. 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The posted wait lists will identify the next wait list number to be contacted if a program seat becomes available. But the district's lottery process leaves families with a "slim and random chance at having their children attend the same magnet school. 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. Jefferson County Building Trends 14 Louisville's Cornerstone Plan 2040 15-18 Diversity Categories & Map 19-20 Diversity Index by School 21-23 . Read the Magnet Schools of America report. At this time, we are working to enhance this system to work better for existing families. JCPS School Choice. 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 . Magnet schools offer unique, schoolwide curricula. The student transfer application may take 15-20 days to process. As of November 4, 2022, wait lists for all programs have expired. Do you believe that your child might qualify for the State-funded Preschool program and wish to complete an application? Late magnet applications are not included in the wait list and will be reviewed based on building capacity and program need. A great question is why are we not fighting for automatic sibling preference for magnet school families? What does the wait-list number mean? <> 17:29. Diversity in our magnet schools is imperative to school success. petition urging changes to the magnet admissions process. %PDF-1.7 "yVr P4/,/g-ZX^;fAAdym"3n)X6? The student transfer application window for the 2022-2023 school year is Monday, May 2, 2022 through Wednesday, March 24, 2023. The magnet application period for the 2023-24school year is November 1, 2022December 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. JCPS Magnets Give No Sibling Preference. It is, imperative that parents be prepared to accept or decline placement when contacted. Stay connected with Westport and JCPS through our direct messaging systems. About; Schools; Learning; Support; Activities; News; Jefferson County Public Schools. 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. Magnet school enrollment is by lottery to ensure all families have access. This mission is aligned with federal and state laws. Placement on the wait list means your child was not selected for initial placement as a result of the lottery process. Develops and distributes the district guide to 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 "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. Any applications submitted after the deadline are considered late applications. JCPS says such a policy would be inequitable and won't be created. Magnet programs already have sibling preference for twins and multiples. !.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$9PYf-)gg9a3(K"teRb,E0%9P_9k!%i8#R0npsU$. The posted wait lists will, identify the next wait list number to be contacted if a program seat becomes available. next to be offered a seat if one becomes available. 0% found this document useful, Mark this document as useful, 0% found this document not useful, Mark this document as not useful, Save Frequently Asked Questions-Magnet Wait Lists For Later, Magnet programs have a limited number of seats. "The lottery self-selects for families who have enough resources and flexibility to work around these obstacles," she said. <>/Metadata 382 0 R/ViewerPreferences 383 0 R>> 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. 35 on the list of 85, she said. The system will identify how many seats are available and what wait list number is. JCPS registration for 2021-22 school year closes Dec 16 Don't forget If your student is starting kindergarten. The Student Assignment Office will continue. 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. In turn, schools have divided financial and parental support. District preschool programs typically should not be at full capacity at the beginning of the year in order to anticipate these enrollments. 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 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. Employee Directory. 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. The wait lists for the 2018-2019 school year are maintained until the close of business on Friday, November 9, 2018. . stream <> Organizes the annual Showcase of Schools, where families can gather information and meet school representatives. JCPS elementary magnet schools do not give siblings of children attending magnet schools preference for admission. 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. We are asking JCPS to give other siblings a more than a random chance of being at the same elementary school. As of November 4, 2022, wait lists for all programs have expired. 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. 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. " 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.". For now, just register like you are a new family. <>/Metadata 1078 0 R/ViewerPreferences 1079 0 R>> % Staff members answer questions about the programs and about application procedures and individual school guidelines. Elementary magnet school families can be divided between magnet schools and cluster schools depending on the results of the random lottery. The Early Childhood curriculum supports the districts vision for students to be ready to thrive and succeed in Kindergarten and beyond. ]"e".3DveK]w$wYjha6}+Y\3V!1k]oyF*lA~mGBa-e472 "wv Saw"GHfo{ Parents will receive a letter containing their childs wait list number for first-choice applications the week of February 13, 2023, for elementary magnet schools and programs. {5]2yT!Zf8mgm$ Oq mKOmxM4bj2!7l>$R=HzDvTEnhF When addressing the board, though, Schirmer said the exact opposite. No. "Having two kids at different schools makes it very hard to give them each the best opportunities offered," another wrote. Petition to JCPS Student Assignment, Dr. Marty Pollio, JCPS School Board. endobj When more applicants qualify for a magnet program than there are, seats to accommodate them, a random lottery selection process is used to fill the available seats and create a wait list, for the program. x]]%q}_`Cy n0`Jh~fwQfGqC6dwuV3sxExXw/TxSO?_w/Oo~o/O7~U_j87WW_}Thz+JUj.Tt'w?/D}7_x8^fQnZ}MS7PNx8fjh.oo>|{og=k>Uw?U}}rY8|E=vh]^| L3iL}U{~DceRF1&z^}7&~xzz)%QLkt*MMh;=XR3cC}iO2,3[>}WSL7}U_lyQGOf=IwVWqngYk#nnU}7-qizjL{I@_3?bO~K*i2/M=|A{?P?1XF4Fg6J2Ek^]waMs`}w1aWT[!l9V^VK/AGfiN;OFisfVS5leznYvo5 2W9c/q8>Ge4*n,Ms!9it&9;r}@3M=8f@m>i7-]([[8QI?,l1m)5k? 0F-00aCmZ5m-k]uonGweN #gI\aWN|e;2$d}U&9E z`^H`[hPEaOlMy?/VUorQL-29L:1jqf(sYIn7:2'1Xw>6!P[h$G? The wait-list number indicates your child's position on the wait list. We will find you in our system during the "Review" step, and update our records with the information you've provided. If you submitted an EnrollJeffco application for your student (s) during the Round 1 enrollment window, we are reaching out to let you know that Round 1 results are coming soon. ]@grN4]?s*q,V`~kj-5>2\\fg-qoyfb' zy '%R,$a0[0#1";TBmAGh+R.2. To find out what schools serve your address and your zone school, click here to use our School Finder tool. In turn, schools have divided financial and parental support. 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. Changes can be provided by email at magnet@bcps.org or by phone at (443) 809-4127. 4 0 obj Solution is Sibling Waitlist Preference. 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. The motion passed in a unanimous vote during a special meeting at the JCPS Van Hoose Center on Wednesday evening. 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? Magnet programs that use a lottery selection process have a limited number of seats. '*;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}? 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. 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 . 1 petition. Lam Building4309 Bishop Ln.Louisville, KY 40218(502) 485-6250(502) 485-6251 (fax), Lam Building4309 Bishop Ln.Louisville, KY 40218(502) 485-3323(502) 485-3936 (fax), VanHoose Education Center3332 Newburg RoadLouisville, KY 40218(502) 313-4357. The wait list status link for all programs will be posted on the JCPS Student Assignment website, by mid-February. Google Sites. 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. We appreciate the trusting relationships we built at Westport and believe they helped instill academic confidence that will last throughout Cam's life. 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' Siblings will then have a greater likelihood of remaining together. Diversity in our magnet schools is imperative to success. 2 0 obj To balance equity with sibling preference, the solution is to keep the open lottery and give sibling preference on the waitlist. Many magnet schools accept applications from students throughout the district, and JCPS provides transportation for most students who are accepted. If you have questions, regarding magnet schools or programs please email askoptionalmagnet@jefferson.kyschools.us. Pollio on Thursday commended The Courier Journal's reporting and said the magnet system needs work. In turn, schools have divided financial and parental support. stream DX 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. 2 0 obj By using Change.org on or after May 1st, 2023, you agree to our. Elementary magnet school families can be divided between magnet schools and cluster schools depending on the results of the random lottery. Families who do not qualify for the state preschool program may visit the Community Coordinated Child Care site at. La personne qui a lanc cette ptition a dcid d'agir. JCPS start time proposal:Why would so many middle & high school students still start early? Lam Building4309 Bishop Ln.Louisville, KY 40218(502) 485-6250(502) 485-6251 (fax), Lam Building4309 Bishop Ln.Louisville, KY 40218(502) 485-3323(502) 485-3936 (fax), VanHoose Education Center3332 Newburg RoadLouisville, KY 40218(502) 313-4357. <>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> Wait lists are only maintained for elementary schools that currently have a wait list. Westport offered high level academic opportunities within an extremely nurturing and caring environment. JCPS Magnets Give No Sibling Preference. Magnet School Lottery, Equity, and Family Engagement. Transportation is available. After 10:00 am on Tuesday, February 15, you will be able to login to EnrollJeffco and click the "View Choice Results . JCPS Student Assignment. JCPS provides transportation for most students who are accepted into a magnet program. "Magnets are really designed to, I believe, draw diversity," Superintendent Marty Pollio said before the changes were approved. The wait lists for the 2019-2020 school year are maintained until the close of business on the fifth, list number indicates your childs position on the wait, ing list. Parents are regarded as educational partners, and home visits and parent conferences are an important part of the Early Childhood program. Hosts professional-development (PD) sessions to inform school employees about procedures and policy issues so the staff members can help parents. JCPS Gives No Sibling Preference. !+jV4e.x.4\ ~8 ^WI3Z,eUi]tJ Q`,_;vq*Bo"uiq. 3 0 obj If magnets seats become available, students will be notified via email sent to the parent email address listed on the application. addressed board members during their February meeting, An investigation into JCPS magnet schools, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. endobj 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. "This is not equitable.". JCPS elementary magnet schools do not give siblings of children attending magnet schools preference for admission. 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.". 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 . 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