Important Dates

• JCPS Showcase of Schools at the Kentucky International Convention Center: October 15th, 2022

• JCPS Applications Open: November 1st, 2022

• Meyzeek Prospective Student Open House: Thursday, October 20, 2022 6-8p

• Meyzeek Application Due: Wednesday, December 14th, 2022

• Application Deadline to JCPS: Friday December 16th, 2022

• Acceptance Notification: April 2023

Mandatory JCPS Online Registration

Before submitting application materials to Meyzeek, parents/guardians must complete the online JCPS school choice component of the process. To do so, click the green "Register and Apply" button or go to: http://jcps-apply.com/ **Note, this site will not be active until Nov. 1st. 2022

Eligible Students

The following students can apply for admission to Meyzeek Middle School MST Magnet Program:

1. Any current 5th, 6th or 7th grade student living within our MST area.

2. Any current 5th, 6th or 7th grade Meyzeek base area student planning on attending Meyzeek.

3. Any 6th or 7th grade Meyzeek student living within our MST area and who is not currently in the MST program.

*Students already accepted into the MST program need not reapply.

Admissions Criteria

The Meyzeek Admission Committee will review the following criteria for acceptance:

1. Academic Record – Grade point average of 3.2 or higher over the past 2 years.

2. Standardized Test Results – Proficient test scores on the KSA and grade level on the MAP test during the last 2 years.  Test scores for non-KY or private school can include the CTBS, Terra Nova, Stanford Test of Academic Skills, etc.

3. Attendance Record – An attendance record of 96% or higher over the past 2 years.

Admissions Process

1. All parents/guardians must complete the online JCPS school choice component of the process. To do so, click the green square "Register and Apply" button found on the Jefferson County Public School’s website or click on APPLY on the Meyzeek Home Page Quick Links and then click  the green button.  Once the application has been processed, the first choice school is notified of the application. Move to Step 2.

2. Obtain transcripts.
   A. If your child is a JCPS student and has been the past 2 years, you do not need to do anything. We will receive all data points electronically from JCPS.
   B. If your child is not currently a JCPS student, please submit a transcript packet to the Meyzeek office NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 14, 2022 at 4:00pm.  The packet should include the following: *report cards for the prior school year plus the current school year’s 1st semester grades
         *standardized test results for prior two school years
           *attendance record for prior school year plus the current school year
   C.  If your child is currently a JCPS student but attended a school outside of the district or state in the prior school year,please submit a transcript packet to the Meyzeek office no later than December, 14 2022 at 4:00pm .  The packet should include the following:
   *report cards for the prior school year
   * standardized test results for the prior 2 school years
   *attendance record for the prior school year.

Questions?

Contact Shelly Daugherty at shelly.daugherty2@jefferson.kyschools.us