stream Will you do the same? Magnet programs already have sibling preference for twins and multiples. endobj A universal and developmentally appropriate curriculum emphasizes meaningful early childhood activities to develop the whole child. 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. But the district's lottery process leaves families with a "slim and random chance at having their children attend the same magnet school. 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. Your childs wait list number will not change even though the number of students on the wait list may decrease as placements are offered. Applications that are received after the application period ends remain in the late file unless schools still have available space for students. Magnet school enrollment is by lottery for equity purposes to ensure all families have access. Magnet school enrollment is by lottery to ensure all families have access. "This is not equitable.". Read Magnetic Pull:An investigation into JCPS magnet schools. 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. Report abuse . for information regarding quality early care and education options in their area. The application period for the 2023-24school year beginsonNovember 1, 2022, and endsonDecember 16, 2022. The student transfer application window for the 2022-2023 school year is Monday, May 2, 2022 through Wednesday, March 24, 2023. This process continues until the close of business on the fifth day of school. When addressing the board, though, Schirmer said the exact opposite. 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It is. Any applications submitted after the deadline are considered late applications. The office also: The Magnet Schools of America organization has reviewed 59 JCPS magnet schools and programs. JCPS Siblings. JCPS also may consider boundary lines for Butler and Male traditional high schools, according to a new student assignment plan. 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. ]"e".3DveK]w$wYjha6}+Y\3V!1k]oyF*lA~mGBa-e472 "wv Saw"GHfo{ Parents are encouraged to. In speaking with JCPS Student Assignment and JCPS School Board Members, we do not have their support for automatic sibling preference because it reduces equity in the open lottery; sibling waitlist preference is the compromise. JCPS provides transportation for most students who are accepted into a magnet program. endobj The inflexible lottery can discourage single-parent households and families with multiple children from applying. This comprehensive preschool program is designed to prepare children in five areas -- General Knowledge and Mathematics, Language and Literacy, Health and Physical Development, Social Emotional Development and Self-Help. JCPS Magnet Schools. The student transfer application may take 15-20 days to process. JCPS Student Assignment. The elementary middle and high school application period for the 2019-20 school year begins on October 29 201 and ends on December 19 201 Apply here. EnrollJeffco Offers & Waitlist Notifications. Stay connected with Westport and JCPS through our direct messaging systems. Wait lists are only maintained for elementary schools that currently have a wait list. {5]2yT!Zf8mgm$ Oq mKOmxM4bj2!7l>$R=HzDvTEnhF Thewait list status will be updated every Friday at 4:30 p.m. x]]%q}_`Cy n0`Jh~fwQfGqC6dwuV3sxExXw/TxSO?_w/Oo~o/O7~U_j87WW_}Thz+JUj.Tt'w?/D}7_x8^fQnZ}MS7PNx8fjh.oo>|{og=k>Uw?U}}rY8|E=vh]^| L3iL}U{~DceRF1&z^}7&~xzz)%QLkt*MMh;=XR3cC}iO2,3[>}WSL7}U_lyQGOf=IwVWqngYk#nnU}7-qizjL{I@_3?bO~K*i2/M=|A{?P?1XF4Fg6J2Ek^]waMs`}w1aWT[!l9V^VK/AGfiN;OFisfVS5leznYvo5 2W9c/q8>Ge4*n,Ms!9it&9;r}@3M=8f@m>i7-]([[8QI?,l1m)5k? 0F-00aCmZ5m-k]uonGweN #gI\aWN|e;2$d}U&9E z`^H`[hPEaOlMy?/VUorQL-29L:1jqf(sYIn7:2'1Xw>6!P[h$G? As reported in the Courier Journal's 2021 Magnetic Pull series, JCPS magnet schools have faced criticism for excluding low-income students and students of color, and for failing to follow best practices recommended for equitable magnet schools. 17:29. Elementary school families are divided between magnet schools and cluster schools. Magnet programs already have sibling preference for twins and multiples. Late magnet applications are not included in the wait list and will be reviewed based on building capacity and program need. Eligible students who are not offered a seat in the first or second lottery will be sent their waitlist number via the parent email address listed on the application. Staff members answer questions about the programs and about application procedures and individual school guidelines. Placement on the wait list means your child was not selected for initial placement as a result of the lottery process. 1 0 obj Elementary students can also apply for magnet schools or programs here. JCPS Elementary Magnet Schools no longer have sibling preference. Accessibility Statement Jefferson County Public Schools. Jefferson County Building Trends 14 Louisville's Cornerstone Plan 2040 15-18 Diversity Categories & Map 19-20 Diversity Index by School 21-23 . <> Hosts professional-development (PD) sessions to inform school employees about procedures and policy issues so the staff members can help parents. If your student is on a wait list, please be sure to inform the BCPS Magnet Program staff of any change in email address or phone number. Read the Magnet Schools of America report. "That will not change with the additional, new start times. JCPS start time proposal:Why would so many middle & high school students still start early? The number listed in the column on the right indicates the next wait list number to be called for the grade indicated if a program seat becomes 2 0 obj ?TR-$`** KbMlY/>M3 } 1 0 obj "Having two kids at different schools makes it very hard to give them each the best opportunities offered," another wrote. To balance equity with sibling preference, the solution is to keep the open lottery and give sibling preference on the waitlist. Ongoing student assessments are used to measure skill development and mastery. JCPS elementary magnet schools do not give siblings of children attending magnet schools preference for admission. The wait-list number indicates your child's position on the wait list. Changes can be provided by email at magnet@bcps.org or by phone at (443) 809-4127. endobj And at least some other districts, such as Cincinnati Public Schools and Cedar Rapids Public Schools in Iowa, give priority entrance to siblings of current magnet students. " 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 posted wait lists will identify the next wait list number to be contacted if a program seat becomes available. 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. 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. As a result, two children from the same household could be forced to attend different schools with different start times. If no one is availabl, a voice message. next to be offered a seat if one becomes available. Diversity in our magnet schools is imperative to school success. addressed board members during their February meeting, An investigation into JCPS magnet schools, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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%.. 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 . JCPS Gives No Sibling Preference. Contact Us JCPS Call Center (502) 313-HELP (4357) jcps.help@jefferson.kyschools.us. "Magnets are really designed to, I believe, draw diversity," Superintendent Marty Pollio said before the changes were approved. 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. The magnet application period for the 2023-24school year wasNovember 1, 2022December 16, 2022. 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. But that does not mean he wants to completely do away with magnet programs . check the wait list regularly for updates. <> All students who want to apply for magnets or AOLs will need to complete an application. To find out what schools serve your address and your zone school, click here to use our School Finder tool. Wait lists are only maintained for elementary schools that currently have a wait list. Elementary magnet school families can be divided between magnet schools and cluster schools depending on the results of the random lottery. Many magnet schools accept applications from students throughout the district, and JCPS provides transportation for most students who are accepted. Equally as important to school success is engaged and involved parents. The wait list number indicates your childs position on the wait list. 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. Elementary magnet school families can be divided between magnet schools and cluster schools depending on the results of the random lottery. For all incoming kindergarten students or elementary students who have moved. !.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$9PYf-)gg9a3(K"teRb,E0%9P_9k!%i8#R0npsU$. <> 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. To tell us about a new child in family, you can use our Registration system. JCPS Gives No Sibling Preference. 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 Magnet programs that use a lottery selection process have a limited number of seats. 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. If you have questions, regarding magnet schools or programs please email askoptionalmagnet@jefferson.kyschools.us. stream The program is offered full day, five days a week and is free to all eligible families. 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. j)X(; `8 JCPS Magnets Give No Sibling Preference. Any applications submitted after the deadline are considered late applications. Dr. Cherie Dawson-Edwards, former Montessori parent & SBDM member. 3 0 obj KDE preschool program guidance clearly states that districts may accept students who do not qualify for state preschool only if space is available. 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