Below are questions covering a range of topics
that are frequently asked to our Administrators regarding Manual and YPAS.
- I live outside
Jefferson County. May I attend Manual and YPAS?
NO. You must be a
Jefferson County resident.
- Is transportation
provided to Manual?
YES. JCPS bus transportation serves the entire
county.
- I have heard that
certain magnets are easier to get accepted into than others. What is the
easiest magnet at Manual for acceptance?
There isn't one magnet easier
to enroll in over another. Each of Manual's magnets has different criteria for
acceptance.
- Do public school
students get priority over private school students when considering
applications?
NO.
- If I am accepted into
a magnet at Manual, may I take classes at YPAS?
YES. Many students who
are not YPAS majors enjoy participating in a variety of YPAS programs. However,
some courses do require an audition for admission.
- If I am undecided
about choosing a magnet program in which to apply, what advice should I follow
to narrow my choices?
Study each program carefully. Each program offers
a demanding curriculum that students will find challenging and rewarding.
Students should apply to the magnet area that best fits their interests and
strengths.
- If I enroll in a YPAS
major or in the visual arts magnet, will I be prepared to go to college when I
graduate?
YES. Students in all magnets receive college preparatory
courses of study.
- What exactly is the
Ed. Park program?
Educational Park is a program available to qualified
upperclassmen giving them the opportunity to take a class at the University of
Louisville during the school day. Manual is the only school to offer this
unique opportunity.
- What is the difference
between Advanced Program courses and Advanced Placement classes?
Advance Program is JCPS's most rigorous high school curriculum. Advanced
Placement classes are college level courses in which the student prepares for
the Advanced Placement College Board Exams. Students scoring well enough on AP
exams can earn college credit. Manual offers more AP courses than any other
school in Jefferson County.
- Do students enrolled
in one magnet area have opportunities to take elective courses from another
magnet area?
YES. Many students take elective course from another
magnet major if they can work it into their schedule.
- Exactly why does
Manual utilize an alternate day block schedule that differs so much from most
schools?
Manual's alternate day block schedule affords students the
flexibility to take a variety of courses. This allows students to meet all
college preparatory requirements as well as extensive coursework in their
chosen magnet area.
- I have heard that
students from a few middle schools receive preference in admissions over all
others. Is that true?
The only preference is an "early review" for the
Math, Science, and Technology students currently enrolled in the Newburg,
Farnsley, or Meyzeek Magnet Programs. This only applies to Manual's MST Magnet.
However, there are still openings for students from other middle schools who
apply to this magnet.
- Is it possible to
major in a Manual and YPAS magnet at the same time?
YES. It is
possible. However, students must complete requirements for both magnets, which
could be very demanding.
- How do I apply to
YPAS?
Although YPAS is technically a magnet component of Manual, YPAS
has a separate application process. If you wish to apply for YPAS you must
indicate, on your application, that YPAS is your first choice.
- I want to apply to
both Manual and YPAS. Should I apply to one of them and list the other as my
second choice?
Because of the high number of applications we receive,
we rarely look at students who have listed Manual or YPAS as their second
choice.
- Is there a Musical
Theatre major at YPAS?
Musical Theatre is not a major. However,
students may audition for a two-year elective program in Musical Theatre after
their sophomore year.
- May I audition for
more than one major at YPAS?
Yes, however you have to come a different day for each audition.
- Is preference given to
applicants who have or have had family members at Manual?
NO.
Applicants are selected only on their own merits.
- When will I know if
my child is or is not accepted into Manual?
Decision letters are sent
in mid-April.
- Do you accept students
in grades 10-12?
YES. Upperclassmen may be identified for admission
based on space availability and magnet program requirements.
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