We make uncommon achievement commonplace

JCPS teachers, counselors, and administrators are committed to working with you and building on your efforts as your child's first teacher. Together, we can supply the knowledge, tools, nurturing, and support your child needs to excel in school, and, ultimately, in college and the workplace.

Follow the links on this page to learn more about our district as well as the programs and services available to students and their families.

Core Belief Statement (pdf)

Getting Started

Enrollment

Enrollment - Information on all the steps needed to enroll your child.

Health requirements - Immunization, examination and testing requirements for your child.

Parent Assistance Center - Information about educational programs for your child and how to apply for programs.

Moving to JCPS

About Us - Learn all about what JCPS has to offer.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) - Get your questions answered here.

JCPS Community - Jefferson County Public Schools and community partnerships.

Parent Assistance Center - Information about educational programs for your child and how to apply for programs.

Quick Call List - School Service Quick Call List

Schools

District Calendar - Current district school calendar containing dates for 1st and last day of school, holidays, winter and spring break, conference days and other important information.

Find my school - Locate which school your child can attend.

Maps of JCPS - Maps and Directions for Jefferson County Public Schools.

Parent Portal - Instant access to accurate, current and confidential information about your child’s school attendance, grades, class assignments, individual learning plans and more!

Preschool (Early Childhood) - Programs for children four years old and younger

School Profiles/Websites - School Listing, Directions and other school related information.

Student choice - Advanced program, Honors, Magnet, Magnet Career, Montessori, Optional and Traditional Programs.

Optional, Magnet, and Advance Programs - Parent information about JCPS Optional, Magnet, and Advance Programs.

Bus Information

Transportation - Regulations and information for the JCPS transportation system.

Find my bus - Locate your childs bus stop time and location.

School Meals

How much do school meals cost?

Summer Lunch Menu - Lunch menu for participating schools.

Lunch Menu Elementary
Lunch Menu Middle
Lunch Menu High.

Nutrition Services - Information on the department that serves the JCPS community more than 87,000 nutritious lunches, breakfasts, and snacks each school day.

Support Services/Programs

Activities/Athletics - information about ensuring that local schools have student organizations/clubs and Board approved academic contests, activities and athletics available to all students who wish to participate. Contains information for schools and parents regarding eligibility, rules/regulations and program offerings.

Adult and Continuing Education - Adult and Continuing Education serves more than 30,000 adults annually through the following services: GED and skill-building classes, leisure-learning and career-enhancing Lifelong Learning courses, English as a Second Language (ESL), workforce training, family education, and college preparation courses.

Childcare Enrichment Program (CEP) - A partnership between JCPS and the YMCA of Greater Louisville that provides before-and after-school childcare for children ages 5 to 14.

Clothing Assistance Program (CAP) - provides new and used clothing to needy children who attend Jefferson County Public Schools.

Community Schools - a program which provides a variety recreational and educational after school programming for community members of all ages. Community School programs are located in the following schools - Cane Run Elementary, Farnsley, Frost, Meyzeek, and Western Middle and Iroquois High School. Hours of operation begin at the end of school until 9 p.m. Monday through Friday.

College 101 - One day seminar to help middle school parents begin planning for their child's postsecondary success. JCPS, UofL, and GEAR UP Kentucky are offering this seminar Saturday, September 29, 2007 at the Student Activity Center at UofL from 8:30 am to 1pm. The event is free and includes breakfast, lunch, and parking. Please contact the GEAR UP office for further information at 852-3208.

Counselors - Information about services provided by our district counselors.

English as a Second Language (ESL) - A program that helps educate students who have limited English-language skills.

Exceptional Child Education (ECE) - A range of academic services for students with disabilities.

Extended School Services (ESS) - A program that works to diminish students' academic problems before they become recurring, long-term problems.

Family Education - The Family Education program offers free adult education classes (GED/skill-building and English as a Second Language) to parents of children ages 6 weeks to 11 years. In addition, the program offers high-quality infant/toddler programs, fun parent-child activities, and homework help - all free of charge.

Family Resource & Youth Services Centers (FRYSC) - Promoting the flow of resources and support to families in ways that strengthen their functioning and enhance the growth and development of individual members and the family unit.

GED - Do you know someone who needs to earn a GED? Adult and Continuing Education offers free GED and basic skills classes at more than 60 convenient locations throughout Jefferson County; both day and evening classes are available.

Health Promotion Schools of Excellence (HPSE) - A school-based program designed to promote Coordinated School Health.

Homeless Education - A program that coordinates services for Homeless students who have temporary living arrangements.

Internet safety (iSafe) - A federal program that educates parents and students about internet safety

Louisville Education and Employment Partnership (LEEP) - a collaborative effort among the Jefferson County Public Schools, Louisville Metro Government, Metro United Way, and KentuckianaWorks to assist students to remain in high school, to graduate, and to make a successful transition to employment and/or post-secondary education or military service.

Migrant Education - A program that coordinates services for migrant students who move into our district.

Neighborhood Place - a collaboration of partner agencies that create a network of health, education, employment and human services designed to help families gain and sustain self-sufficiency. More than 500 staff members offer their array of services in the neighborhoods and communities where families who need us live.

Parent Assistance Center - Information about educational programs for your child and how to apply for programs.

Summer Adventures - A collection of programs and activities for students of all ages

Title V - The Title V Program provides services for students with low attendance and students with potential of dropping out of school.

Parent Involvement

Helping your child succeed

AR bookshelf - The ARBookShelf is a site dedicated to helping parents finding books for their schools Accelerated Reading program at local libraries, bookstore and on the web.

Extended School Services (ESS) - A program that works to diminish students' academic problems before they become recurring, long-term problems.

Graduation requirements - Requirements to earn a high school diploma from JCPS.

Homework Help - JCPS database of useful resources to help your child complete their homework assignments.

Homework - Techniques for helping your child with homework.

Internet Public Library - a consortium of colleges and universities with programs in information science is developing and maintaining the IPL

Life after school - ACT/SAT preparation, information on scholarships, financial aid, college preparation, and military options.

Parent Portal - Instant access to accurate, current and confidential information about your child’s school attendance, grades, class assignments, individual learning plans and more!

Money Management for Students - Find information about encouraging students to be good money managers. (pdf)

Other High School Options - Advanced program, Honors, Magnet, Magnet Career, Montessori, Optional and Traditional Programs.

Parent Workshops - list of workshops available offered by PTA, Showcase of Schools, Parent University, College and Career Expo and others.

What my child is learning - Information on our curriculum in specific subjects at each grade level.

Supporting Your Child’s Education

ACT.org - ACT is an independent, not-for-profit organization that provides college and career planning material.

CollegeBoard.com - The College Board is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity.

Tips For Parents With Middle School Teens - Countdown to College: Helping Your Teen Prepare For College. There’s A Lot You Can Do Now!

Tips For Parents With High School Teens - Countdown to College: The last minute is definitely too late. Learn what you need to do today to help your teens prepare for college tomorrow.

PTA

Parent Teacher Association (PTA/PTSA) - Information on the 15th District PTA.

Clothing Assistance Program (CAP) - provides new and used clothing to needy children who attend Jefferson County Public Schools.

How to become a PTA officer - Learn how to become a part of your child's school by becoming a PTA officer.

SBDM

School-Based Decision Making (SBDM) - SBDM Councils meet on a regular basis, mostly monthly, to discuss, make decisions, and create policies regarding student achievement at their school. The Councils focus are on areas of curriculum, instruction, budget, and personnel, discipline, comprehensive school planning, professional development, textbooks, technology, extracurricular programs, student assignment to classes, school space, and scheduling.

SBDM Council Meeting Dates - SBDM Council Members meet monthly from September to June. Consult this schedule throughout the school year for meeting times and dates at your school.

Council Member Training Opportunities - register for SBDM training sessions

KY PTA Parent SBDM Handbook (pdf) - By Kentucky State Law, the parent teacher organization or if none exists, the largest organizations of parents is formed to elect parents to the SBDM Council. This book gives you complete details on SBDM and the parent election process.

Every 1 Reads - a community-wide effort to have every child in JCPS reading at grade level within four years.

Volunteer

Volunteer Talent Center - A program that recruits, trains, and places volunteers to meet identified local school and community education needs.

Volunteer background check form - Form must be on file with local school before parents can volunteer at a school.

Every 1 Reads - a community-wide effort to have every child in JCPS reading at grade level within four years.

Publications

Annual Report - Jefferson County Public Schools Annual Report (PDF)

Elementary Cluster Booklets - will provide a list of schools within each cluster, along with a description of the programs for each school. There will also be provided a list of optional/magnet programs or schools that students within each cluster may apply for.
Cluster 1 | Cluster 2 | Cluster 3 | Cluster 4 | Cluster 5 | Cluster 6

Middle and High School Options/Magnets Application 2009-10 Application for middle and high school magnet schools, magnet programs, magnet career academies, optional programs, and high school open enrollment (PDF)

The Choices! Guide 2009-10 to elementary, middle, and high schools, includes information on magnet schools and programs, magnet career academies, optional programs, and high school open enrollment (PDF)

Field Trip Permission Form - For all school sponsored or school endorsed trips, the supervising teacher must complete this form and obtain the signature of the parent/guardian of each student attending the trip. (PDF)

Math Tips - 101 Simple Ideas Parents Can Use to Help their Children Improve Math Skills (PDF)

Middle School Survival - A family guide for survival of the middle school years. (PDF)

Parent Connection - An online publication for parents of JCPS students.

PTA Newsletter - Parent Teacher Association newsletter publication. (PDF)

Reading Tips - 101 simple ideas parents can use to help their children improve reading skills.

Science Tips - 101 Simple Ideas Parents Can Use to Help their Children Improve Science Skills (PDF)

SBDM Connections - Site Based Decision Making newsletter.

School to Career Report - Retooling recommendations for vocational technical education.

Student Progression, Promotion and Grading Elementary School - SPP&G (PDF)

Student Progression, Promotion and Grading Middle School - SPP&G (PDF)

Student Progression, Promotion and Grading High School - SPP&G (PDF)

Volunteer Record Check

Volunteer background check form - Form must be on file with local school before parents can volunteer at a school.

Policies and Information

Attendance policies - Attendance information and time schedule for opening the school year.

Board of Education - Jefferson County Public School Board information.

Code of conduct - JCPS policy on student behavior. (PDF file)

Discipline - information about discipline measures, procedures, and appeals can be found in the Student Code of Conduct.

Grading - Student progression, promotion, and grading procedures.

Graduation requirements - Requirements to earn a high school diploma from JCPS

Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) - KDE QuickLinks offers an alphabetical list of links to frequently-used pages within the department's Web site

Student Transfers - Information on requesting a transfer to another school.

Student Records (transcripts) - Details on JCPS record keeping services.

No child left behind - The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (No Child Left Behind) is a federal law designed to improve student achievement and change the culture of America's schools.

Reports

District Data - Reports including; School and District Dialogues, Comprehensive District Improvement Planning, Comprehensive School Improvement Planning, Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Program Evaluation, Performance Indicators, and Systems.

District report card - The official statistical report card for the entire district. (PDF file)

Kentucky Performance Report (KPR) - Detailed information on the results provided by the Kentucky Core Content Test (KCCT), Writing Portfolio, Norm-Referenced Test and other components of the Commonwealth Accountability Testing System (CATS)

School Report Cards - Provides information about each school, including test performance, teacher qualifications, student safety, awards, parent involvement, and much more.

School CATS Results - Commonwealth Accountability Testing System (CATS) scores from KDE.

Important Dates

Who you should contact...

JCPS Employee Directory - This directory does not include all employees of the Jefferson County Public School District.

Quick Call List - School Service Quick Call List

School Directory (pdf) - List of schools, location number, principal, address and phone number.