Jaguar Journal
October 22, 2025
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Fall Application Period
The fall application window for families to apply for the 2026-2027 school year is November 3 - December 19, 2025. All applications received during the application window receive the same consideration regardless of the date submitted.
Who needs to apply?
Students who will be 5 on or before August 1, 2026
Incoming kindergarten, 6th, and 9th grade students living in the Choice Zone will be required to
make a close-to-home or far-away selection. There will be no default assignment.
Students who want to explore magnet schools/programs or the Academies of Louisville options
Elementary students who have moved may need to submit an application for next year. You can utilize the address audit report in IC to identify students who have moved and need an application.
Early Entry to Kindergarten
The Early Entry to Kindergarten application window is open until April 1, 2026. The deadline for fall testing is Nov 1, 2025, at 3 pm. Applications received beyond that date will be tested in April and May 2026. Students who turn 5 between August 2nd and October 31, 2026, can petition for early entry to kindergarten
For our current preschool or 5th graders...
We have several application events to support families in understanding their school options and to provide assistance with completing applications. If your school is having a transition night event and would like our outreach team to attend and provide information, please complete this Google form. We will try our best to accommodate requests that align with our availability or provide you with additional information that can be provided to families.
