HOW DO I APPLY TO
APPLICATION PROCESS FOR J. GRAHAM BROWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR THE 2018-19 SCHOOL YEAR 1.
The application period is October 30th – December 15th. To apply, complete the JCPS online application available at www.jcpsky.net and at registration sites throughout the district. Brown Elementary School does not review “second choice” applications. Do not make Brown Elementary your second choice on the magnet school application.
*If you are new to the district, please visit www.jefferson.kyschools.us/schools/apply/new-students for information about registering your child for school in the district. The registration process must occur prior to completing the JCPS Magnet School online application. (This step is required for students in private / parochial schools, students moving to Jefferson County from other school districts, and students enrolling in Jefferson County for the first time.) 2.
As a requirement for admission to Brown, parents/guardians of applicants must attend either our Prospective Student Open House or a building tour. We encourage prospective students for grades 4-12 to attend the open house and/or building tour with their parent/guardian. Our Prospective Student Open House is scheduled for November 1 st at 6:30 PM at Brown. Building tour dates are available at www.mybrownschool.org/admissions. No applicant will be considered for admission if the parent/guardian has not attended either the open house or a building tour.
3.
Upon completing the online application, students are required to submit the following required application materials to the Elementary Admissions Committee at Brown School. For current JCPS students, there is no need to submit the following materials, as those items will be submitted electronically to the school once your application is processed. In order for these items to be submitted electronically to the school, it is important that you leave the box checked next to the following statement: I give permission for my child’s information (grades, report cards, attendance, standardized test scores, and behavior) to be provided electronically to the programs selected on the application . All materials must be received at Brown by December 15, 2017 in order for the application to be considered. Required Application Materials for Students New to Jefferson County Public Schools Report Card (current year and prior year) – applicants for grades 1 – 5 only Transcript/GPA (current year and prior year) – applicants for grades 1 – 5 only Attendance Records (current year and prior year) – applicants for grades 1 – 5 only All Standardized Test Scores (KPREP, CogAT, Terranova, etc.) – applicants for grades 4 – 5 only
Required Application Materials for All Applicants (Both New to JCPS Students and Current JCPS Students) Student Activities and Interests Survey – applicants for grades 4 – 5 only
A printable version of the survey is available at http://www.mybrownschool.org/admissions. A version that can be submitted electronically is available at https://tinyurl.com/ybeyssbz. One Confidential Teacher Recommendation Form – all applicants
A printable version of this form is available at http://www.mybrownschool.org/admissions. A version that can be submitted electronically is available at https://tinyurl.com/ycsf8s3h. Important Note: Please note that by permitting a teacher to submit a recommendation form electronically, parents/guardians are waiving their right to view the document. If parents/guardians do not wish to waive their right to view the recommendation, a printed copy of the document should be submitted with the appropriate box checked at the top of the page. 4.
Once all admissions materials are received by the school, the admissions committee will select students for potential admission. Geographic diversity of our student body is a consideration in the admissions process. Applicants will be notified of an admissions decision in March. Updated 10/16/17
Mail your Required Application Materials to: Elementary Admissions Committee J. Graham Brown School 546 S. 1st Street Louisville, KY 40202
For more information on the online application process, contact the JCPS Optional, Magnet, and Advance Programs Office at (502) 485-3323, the Student Assignment Office at (502) 485-3802, or the Parent Assistance Center at (502) 485-6250 or (502) 485-6771.
J. Graham Brown School Open House/Information Session For Applicants of All Grade Levels
Wednesday, November 1st at 6:30 PM
Building Tours/Information Sessions Elementary Tours
Middle School Tours
High School Tours
Wednesday, November 1st Monday, November 6th Friday, November 10th Monday, November 13th Friday, November 17th Monday, November 20th Tuesday, November 28th Monday, December 4th Friday, December 8th Friday, December 15th
Thursday, November 2nd Wednesday, November 8th Tuesday, November 14th Wednesday, November 29th Tuesday, December 5th Wednesday, December 13th
Friday, November 3rd Tuesday, November 7th Wednesday, November 15th Thursday, November 30th Wednesday, December 6th Tuesday, December 12th
Begin Promptly at 8:30 AM
Begin Promptly at 9:30 AM
Begin Promptly at 8:30 AM
Updated 10/16/17
The application period is October 30th – December 15th. To apply, complete the JCPS online application available at www.jcpsky.net and at registration sites throughout the district. Brown Elementary School does not review “second choice” applications. Do not make Brown Elementary your second choice on the magnet school application.
*If you are new to the district, please visit www.jefferson.kyschools.us/schools/apply/new-students for information about registering your child for school in the district. The registration process must occur prior to completing the JCPS Magnet School online application. (This step is required for students in private / parochial schools, students moving to Jefferson County from other school districts, and students enrolling in Jefferson County for the first time.) 2.
As a requirement for admission to Brown, parents/guardians of applicants must attend either our Prospective Student Open House or a building tour. We encourage prospective students for grades 4-12 to attend the open house and/or building tour with their parent/guardian. Our Prospective Student Open House is scheduled for November 1 st at 6:30 PM at Brown. Building tour dates are available at www.mybrownschool.org/admissions. No applicant will be considered for admission if the parent/guardian has not attended either the open house or a building tour.
3.
Upon completing the online application, students are required to submit the following required application materials to the Elementary Admissions Committee at Brown School. For current JCPS students, there is no need to submit the following materials, as those items will be submitted electronically to the school once your application is processed. In order for these items to be submitted electronically to the school, it is important that you leave the box checked next to the following statement: I give permission for my child’s information (grades, report cards, attendance, standardized test scores, and behavior) to be provided electronically to the programs selected on the application . All materials must be received at Brown by December 15, 2017 in order for the application to be considered. Required Application Materials for Students New to Jefferson County Public Schools Report Card (current year and prior year) – applicants for grades 1 – 5 only Transcript/GPA (current year and prior year) – applicants for grades 1 – 5 only Attendance Records (current year and prior year) – applicants for grades 1 – 5 only All Standardized Test Scores (KPREP, CogAT, Terranova, etc.) – applicants for grades 4 – 5 only
Required Application Materials for All Applicants (Both New to JCPS Students and Current JCPS Students) Student Activities and Interests Survey – applicants for grades 4 – 5 only
A printable version of the survey is available at http://www.mybrownschool.org/admissions. A version that can be submitted electronically is available at https://tinyurl.com/ybeyssbz. One Confidential Teacher Recommendation Form – all applicants
A printable version of this form is available at http://www.mybrownschool.org/admissions. A version that can be submitted electronically is available at https://tinyurl.com/ycsf8s3h. Important Note: Please note that by permitting a teacher to submit a recommendation form electronically, parents/guardians are waiving their right to view the document. If parents/guardians do not wish to waive their right to view the recommendation, a printed copy of the document should be submitted with the appropriate box checked at the top of the page. 4.
Once all admissions materials are received by the school, the admissions committee will select students for potential admission. Geographic diversity of our student body is a consideration in the admissions process. Applicants will be notified of an admissions decision in March. Updated 10/16/17
Mail your Required Application Materials to: Elementary Admissions Committee J. Graham Brown School 546 S. 1st Street Louisville, KY 40202
For more information on the online application process, contact the JCPS Optional, Magnet, and Advance Programs Office at (502) 485-3323, the Student Assignment Office at (502) 485-3802, or the Parent Assistance Center at (502) 485-6250 or (502) 485-6771.
J. Graham Brown School Open House/Information Session For Applicants of All Grade Levels
Wednesday, November 1st at 6:30 PM
Building Tours/Information Sessions Elementary Tours
Middle School Tours
High School Tours
Wednesday, November 1st Monday, November 6th Friday, November 10th Monday, November 13th Friday, November 17th Monday, November 20th Tuesday, November 28th Monday, December 4th Friday, December 8th Friday, December 15th
Thursday, November 2nd Wednesday, November 8th Tuesday, November 14th Wednesday, November 29th Tuesday, December 5th Wednesday, December 13th
Friday, November 3rd Tuesday, November 7th Wednesday, November 15th Thursday, November 30th Wednesday, December 6th Tuesday, December 12th
Begin Promptly at 8:30 AM
Begin Promptly at 9:30 AM
Begin Promptly at 8:30 AM
Updated 10/16/17
