Transcript JPPSS Advanced Study Academies - Jefferson Parish Public School

Advanced Study Academies
Admissions Information
October 2013
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Welcome
We appreciate your
interest in our
Advanced Study
Academies.
JPPSS Advanced Study Academies
Serving Pre K through 5th grade
East Bank
• Airline Park Academy
• Metairie Academy
West Bank
• Gretna No.2 Academy
• Marrero Academy
JPPSS Advanced Study Academies
Serving 6th through 12th grades
East Bank
• Haynes Academy
West Bank
• Ruppel Academy (6-8)
• Thomas Jefferson High School (9-12)
District wide
• Patrick Taylor Science & Technology Academy
Advanced Study Academies
Recognized for Excellence
• 4 Blue Ribbon Schools
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Gretna No.2
Metairie Academy
Patrick Taylor
Haynes Academy
• Lauded in Newsweek & U.S. News as among
America’s Best High Schools
• National Merit Finalists/Semifinalists
• All A rated by the LA Dept. of Ed.
How are they Advanced?
• Selective admissions
• Students work at least one grade level above
their age cohort.
Admissions Process
Application & Screening Phase
All applicants must
• produce proof of residency in Jefferson
Parish
• Hand deliver a completed application and
required documents to 501 Manhattan Blvd.
in Harvey.
• Meet the requirements stated in the
Admissions Policies and Procedures in order
to qualify for the testing phase.
Qualifying for Testing
For Pre-K through 1st Grade
Submit a completed application plus
• Proof of residency in Jefferson Parish
• Child’s birth certificate
You will receive a letter indicating the date,
time, and location of testing.
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Qualifying for Testing
For 2nd Grade through 5th Grade
Submit a completed application plus
• Proof of residency in Jefferson Parish
• Child’s birth certificate
• Child’s most recent report card
You will receive a letter indicating the date,
time, and location of testing.
Qualifying for Testing
For 6th Grade through 11th Grade
Submit a completed application plus
• Proof of residency in Jefferson Parish
• Child’s most recent two years final report
cards showing qualifying grades
• Child’s most recent two years of standardized
tests showing qualifying scores
What are qualifying report card grades?
• Report cards submitted for those applying for
grades 2 through 5 are used for proper grade
testing and placement. Grades are not
screened.
• Report cards submitted for those applying for
grades 6 through 11 must demonstrate no
grades lower than a “C” in the subjects of
reading, English, math, science, and social
studies.
What are qualifying test scores for applying
for grades 6 through 11?
• If submitting LEAP/iLEAP scores, the student
must have scored Mastery or Advanced in both
English and math in both of the most recent two
years of testing.
• If submitting EOC (End of Course) test scores,
English and math scores should demonstrate
ratings of “Good” or “ Excellent.”
What are qualifying test scores for applying
for grades 6 through 11?
• If submitting scores from standardized tests that report in
national percentile rankings, the student must have
scored at the 85th percentile as a composite score for
both years. (Ex.: TerraNova, Stanford, Iowa, ERB,
PLAN, Explore, etc.)
• If submitting standardized tests scores from other states
or those that do not report out in a national percentile
ranking, we determine qualification through use of
equivalencies to rubrics from LA state testing. Submitted
scores must represent achievement levels above the
Basic level.
Testing Phase
• All testing personnel are JPPSS employees.
• All are certified teachers and experienced
test administrators.
• All receive annual training specifically for the
Advanced Study Academies admissions
tests.
• Testing monitors are present in the testing
areas in order to ensure that testing protocols
and security are maintained.
Testing Phase
Students applying for Pre K through 2nd grades
are tested individually, by appointment.
• Woodcock Johnson Brief Achievement
• Parents may not accompany students into
the testing area.
• Please prepare your child for what to expect
on testing day.
• Pre K- K takes approximately 20 minutes
• 1-2 takes approximately 30 minutes
Testing Phase
Students applying for 3rd through 11th grades
are tested in groups no larger than 20.
• CogAT Cognitive Abilities Test
• Timed (except entering 3rd graders)
• Takes approximately 3 hours
• The site coordinator will announce a target
time to be back at the testing site to collect
your child(ren).
Testing Phase
• Practice materials are not provided.
• Overview of tests are included in the
admissions booklet.
• Be sure to send a sweater or jacket for your
child’s comfort on testing day.
• Students taking the CogAT should bring dry
snacks for break time. Liquids are not
allowed in the testing areas.
Ranking and Notification
• When the scores come in, students are
ranked from the highest score to the 85th
percentile by attendance zone school and
grade level.
• Students scoring below the 85th percentile
are not eligible for admission.
• Admission status letters and score reports
are mailed out early to mid February to
everyone who tested.
Ranking and Notification
• Seats are allocated from the highest score on
down until all openings in that grade level, in
that school are filled.
• All eligible students remaining are wait listed
in rank order.
The Waiting List
• Remains active until the 20th day of school for
elementary grades and the 5th day of school
for grades 6 through 11
• Does not carry over into the next school year
• In attendance zone students head the wait
list.
• Out of attendance zone students are placed
at the end of the wait list.
The Waiting List
• If your child is wait listed, you will be informed
of his/her position on the list on your
admission status letter.
• You may call periodically to check your
child’s position on the list. We will only call
when a seat opens for your child’s position.
Attendance Zones
• Maps are included in the admissions booklet.
• Maps are also available in the “Downloads”
section of our website, jpschools.org/asa.
• In attendance zone students get preference
in the admission process.
• Transportation is only provided for in
attendance zone students.
Appeals
Appeals windows are available at each phase
of the admissions process.
• Application & Screening Phase – for those
ineligible to test
• Testing Phase – for those with concerns
regarding occurrences on the day of testing
• Ranking & Notification Phase – for those
ineligible for admission
Appeals
• Appeals forms are given at the time of
application submission
• Appeals forms may also be accessed on our
website jpschools.org/asa under “Downloads”
• Must be hand delivered to our office at 501
Manhattan Blvd. in Harvey
• Must be turned in by the deadline for that
appeals phase as stated on the form
Other Important Information
• Admissions to Advanced Study Academies is
handled exclusively by the ASA Admissions
Office in the JPPSS Administration Building.
• School based personnel play no role in the
admissions process.
• For information regarding Open Houses,
school specific programs, etc., please visit
the individual schools’ websites which may
be found via the jpschools.org website.
Questions
Contact Information
• [email protected]
• Phone – (504) 349-7792
• jpschools.org/asa
Thank You
For your support of
Jefferson Parish Public
Schools!