You should feel comfortable and confident and all clothing should be within JCPS guidelines. Dance and musical theatre have specific attire guidelines listed under their department's audition requirements.  

No, you do not. If you apply to YPAS and are accepted, you are automatically a duPont Manual High School Crimson! 

Upperclassmen may be identified for admission based on space availability and magnet program requirements.

Once your completed application is received, our office will contact you by email with a link to sign up for your audition date and time. If you have not heard from our office within two weeks after submitting your completed application, please contact YPAS administrative director, Cayce Crowder, at

cayce.crowder@jefferson.kyschools.us

Musical theater will learn a dance combination at the audition. Our dance department has 2 combinations to be learned ahead of the audition listed on the dance portion of the admissions website.

Yes. We do allow students to audition in multiple areas. We think it is important to mention the requirements in each department vary; thus, it is extremely challenging to audition in multiple areas. If you decide to audition in more than one area, you only have to apply electronically once.

No

For musical theatre, we will provide an accompanist, so please bring your legible sheet music for them.  For vocal, you are permitted to bring your own accompanist, but it is not required. CDs or other recorded accompaniment are not permitted.  

Yes. Please indicate this information when filling out your YPAS Application and Contact Info Form.  You must submit a separate packet if you are auditioning for more than one department.  

If a student has a current IEP or 504, we will provide accommodations listed on the plan.  Please contact YPAS administrative director, Cayce Crowder, at Cayce.crowder@jefferson.kyschools.us prior to the audition date ,so she can arrange personnel to provide the accommodations.  

If JCPS is dismissed due to inclement weather on the date of your audition, a member of the YPAS Admission Office will contact you with a new audition date the following school day. Auditions WILL NOT take place if school is not in session for the day or if school is released early.

No

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.

Yes. Students in all magnets receive college preparatory courses of study.

Advance Program is JCPS's accelerated high school curriculum. Advanced Placement classes are college-level courses taught in a high school setting in which the student prepares for the advanced placement college board exams. Students scoring well enough on AP exams can earn college credit. Manual/YPAS offers more AP courses than any other school in Jefferson County.

Yes. Many students take elective courses from another magnet major if they can work it into their schedule.

The Manual/YPAS alternate date 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.

The only opportunity offered is an "Early Review" for the following schools: Newburg, Farnsley, or Meyzeek for the Math/Science/Technology (MST) Program, and Noe and Western for the Visual and Performing Arts Program.

Yes. However, this is only possible after a student has gained admission via another (non-YPAS) magnet program. After being accepted by the MST, HSU, VA, or J&C magnet program, a student may contact YPAS and ask to audition for Vocal Music, Orchestra, Concert Band, or Piano programs. If that audition is successful, a student must take two (2) YPAS classes each year for four (4) years. The students must complete the requirements for both magnets and this can very demanding.

Due to the high number of 1st choice applications we receive, we rarely look at students who have listed Manual or YPAS as their second choice.

No. Applicants are selected only on their own merit.

No. You must be a Jefferson County resident.

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.

There is not one magnet easier to enroll in over another. Each of Manual's magnets have different criteria for acceptance.

Decision letters will be sent by mid-March.