The 2024-2025 Regular Review application period is closed. 

Helpful Tips:

• Read all the information provided for each magnet to understand the application expectations and information. 

• Have all application materials ready before beginning the online application submission.

• Online application will be open November 6th, 2023

Recommendations* for the 2024-2025 application season are due January 8th, 2024.  

*Teachers will receive a digital form to complete once you submit your application - make sure your confirm the correct email address with your teacher.  

*If you selected duPont Manual as a JCPS 2nd choice you will receive an email with the duPont Manual Application materials.

*If you applied after December 22, 2024 additional information will be requested if needed. 

Applications will be reviewed through a process that evaluates achievement test scores, attendance, extra-curricular involvement, grades, personal essays, and recommendations. Application materials will be submitted via an online platform.  

• An audition is part of the admission process for YPAS students in addition to the completed online application and JCPS application

• An in-person writing task is part of the admission process for J&C students in addition to the completed online application and JCPS application. 

Please note:

• Residency in Jefferson County is required for admission.

• Jefferson County residents are not charged tuition.

• School bus service may be provided free to accepted students. 

  • See Recent Parent Communication for additional information regarding transportation: Here

• Transfer between magnets after enrollment is not permitted.

Manual Admission Dates

• 10/14/23 - Showcase of Schools 

• 10/17/23 - YPAS 8th Grade Open House 6-8 p.m.

• 10/24/23 - Manual 8th Grade Open House 6-8 p.m.

• 11/6/23   - JCPS and duPont Manual Application online application opens

• 11/13/23 - Early Review* application packets submission deadline

  • All Early Review* recommendations are due 11/20/2023

• 11/30/23- Application Workshop  

  • JCPS Shawnee Satellite Office: 4018 W. Market St; Louisville, KY 40212

• 12/15/23 - Notifications begin for Early Review applicants 

• 12/22/23 - JCPS online application closes

• 12/22/23 - duPont Manual application submission deadline

  • All Recommendations are due 1/8/2024

• March 2024 – Applicants notified of admission decision

*Early Review

Early Review is an option for magnet students at: Farnsley (MST), Meyzeek (MST), Newburg (MST), Noe (VA or YPAS) and Western (VA or YPAS) middle schools who want to apply to Manual/YPAS and continue in their MST, VA, or YPAS magnet programs.

Prospective Student Experiences:

NON-JCPS Students only

Manual welcomes the opportunity to host 8th grade parochial, private, Anchorage, non-Jefferson County resident, home-schooled or out-of-state students through Prospective Student Experiences (formerly known as Shadowing).  This student only experience will include a tour of our campus and question-and-answer panel with current students.  It will provide the opportunity for prospective students from outside JCPS to explore all the school has to offer and highlight magnet-specific locations in our buildings.  They will also interact with our current students who will share their own experiences and answer magnet specific questions. 

Dates:

Prospective Student Experiences will take place from 1:00-3:00 pm on the following dates:

• October 12, 19, 26

• November 2, 9, 16 

Prospective Student Experiences Information: Click Here

Prospective Student Experience Sign up link: Click Here