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Optional and Magnet Programs Application Information

Procedures for Middle and High School Applicants

  • Read the application carefully.
  • Submit only one (1) application. Submitting a second application automatically cancels the first one and could jeopardize a student's program acceptance.
  • Fill in all the information requested on the application. Leaving blank spaces could slow the acceptance process.
  • You may select up to two choices. If more than two choices are made, the application cannot be processed.
  • Do not use post office box numbers for the student's address. Post office box numbers cannot be processed.
  • Mail the completed application to:
    Office of Optional, Magnet, and Advance Programs
    Jefferson County Public Schools
    P.O. Box 34020
    Louisville, KY 40232-4020
  • When your application is received, a confirmation postcard is mailed. If you have not received this card within three (3) weeks of submitting your application, please call 485-3323.
  • If the school to which you are applying requires additional admission requirements (progress reports, test scores, portfolios, essays, etc.), you will receive a letter from the school explaining how this additional information should be submitted. Do not mail any additional information with the Application Form.
  • After you are notified of your acceptance, contact the Department of Transportation (485-3470) for bus schedule information.
  • Several schools use a random-draw list for acceptance of applications. All applications for these schools must be submitted to the Optional, Magnet, and Advance Programs Office no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, January 9, 2009, to be included on the computer random-rank listing. The following schools use such a random-rank ordering:
    • Brown School
    • Farnsley Middle School
    • Meyzeek Middle School
    • Newburg Middle School
    • Traditional Program Schools
  • Students Currently enrolled in a district traditional elementary or middle school should not fill out an application for a district traditional middle or high school.
  • Submitting an application does not guarantee placement in a program or school.

All applications for middle and high school Optional and Magnet programs should be received in the Optional, Magnet, and Advance Programs Office (located in the Lam Building behind the VanHoose Education Center) by 5 p.m. on Friday, January 9, 2009. Postmarks are not considered. Neither the date nor the order applications are received during the application period will be a factor in the selection of students for Magnet Programs.

Questions about the application process should be directed to the Optional, Magnet, and Advance Programs Office at 485-3323.

Available Middle and High School Programs
Use the six-digit code numbers below on the Application Form to identify the school(s) and program(s) for which you are applying.

Middle Schools
Brown 165/MGB
Crosby
Liberal Arts Academy 119/OPA
Highland
Fine Arts 320/OPA
International Studies 320/MGA
Thomas Jefferson
Communications 090/MGA
Lassiter
Environmental Education 133/OPA
Moore Traditional
Environmental and Life Science 155/OPA
Mathematics/Science/Technology (MST) Programs
Farnsley, Meyzeek, and Newburg MST/XXX
Noe
Gifted and Talented 435/MGA
Visual/Performing Arts 435/MGB
Southern Leadership Academy
Computer Technology 620/OPA
Stuart
Health Careers 144/OPA
Westport Traditional
Humanities/Fine Arts 077/OPA
Traditional Programs
Barret, Jefferson County Traditional, or Johnson MMM/XXX

High Schools
Atherton (Open Enrollment) 018/OEX
International Studies/International Baccalaureate 018/MGA
Teacher Academy 018/TEM
Ballard (Open Enrollment) 105/OEX
Brown 165/MGC
Butler Traditional 045/STX
Central
Computer Technology 179/MGA
Banking/Finance/Business Management,Entrepreneurship 179/MGB
Legal/Governmental Services (Law) 179/MGC
Dental /Pharmacy/Premed/Nursing, Medical Office Administration 179/MGD
Veterinary Science 179/MGE
Doss (Open Enrollment) 100/OEX
Early Childhood Education 100/TEA
Pre-Engineering 100/OPA
Banking and Financial Services 100/OPB
Music Concentration 100/OPC
Sports Medicine 100/MGA
Teacher Academy 100/TEM
Geographic Information Systems 100/TEB
DuPont Manual
Communications/Media Arts 200/MGC
High School/University 200/MGA
Mathematics/Science/Technology 200/MGD
Visual Arts 200/MGB
Eastern (Open Enrollment) 007/OEX
Computer Arts and Sciences 007/OPA
Army JROTC 007/OPR
Fairdale (Open Enrollment) 057/OEX
Public Safety Technology 057/TEA
Heavy Highway Science 057/TEB
Fern Creek Traditional (Open Enrollment) 012/OEX
Communications 012/OPB
Health/Fitness 012/OPA
Marketing, Management, and Entrepreneurship 012/TEA
Marine Corps JROTC 012/OPR
Iroquois (Open Enrollment) 335/OEX
Construction Technology 335/TEA
Navy JROTC 335/OPR
Jeffersontown (Open Enrollment) 065/OEX
Manufacturing Technology 065/TEA
Marine Corps JROTC 065/OPR
Pre-Engineering/Project Lead the Way 065/ TEB
Louisville Male Traditional 047/STX
Moore Traditional (Open Enrollment) 155/OEX
Graphic Communications (Printing, Publishing, Journalism) 155/TEA
Air Force JROTC 155/OPR
Pleasure Ridge Park (Open Enrollment) 075/OEX
Norton Healthcare-JCTC Health Professions Institute 075/OPB
Industrial Chemical Plastics Technology 075/TEC
Information Processing Technology 075/TEA
Seneca (Open Enrollment) 073/OEX
Liberal Arts 073/MGA
Urban Agriscience Technology 073/TEA
Marine Corps JROTC 073/OPR
Shawnee (Open Enrollment) 590/OEX
Aerospace/Aviation Technology 590/TEA
Aircraft Maintenance Technology 590/TEB
Navy JROTC 590/OPR
Marine Technology 590/TEC
Travel/Tourism 590/TED
Southern (Open Enrollment) 031/OEX
Business Technology 031/OPB
Machine Tool and Die Technology 031/TEA
Telecommunications 031/OPA
Transportation Technology 031/TEB
Army JROTC 031/OPR
Valley Traditional (Open Enrollment) 033/OEX
Industrial Chemical Technology 033/TEA
Navy JROTC 033/OPR
Waggener Traditional (Open Enrollment) 051/OEX
Early Child Development 051/TEA
Medical Careers 051/OPA
Video Communications 051/OPB
Culinary Arts 051/TEC
Pre-Architecture Technology 051/TED
Western (Open Enrollment) 084/OEX
Academy of Finance 084/OPA
Math/Science/Technology 084/MGA
Culinary Arts 084/OPB
Youth Performing Arts
Theatre (Drama/Acting) 940/MGA
Dance 940/MGB
Band: Wind and Percussion Instruments 940/MGE
Piano 940/MGF
Design and Production: Technical Theatre 940/MGD
Vocal Music 940/MGC
Orchestra: String Instruments 940/MGG
All High Schools
Aircraft Maintenance Technology 590/TEE
Cosmetology 062/TEC