Online applications for JPPSS Pre-K for the 2016-2017 school year will be accepted between March 15, 2016 and 11:59 p.m., April 21, 2016, from any computer with access to the internet. The website www.jeffersonchild.com will be ready to accept applications on March 15.
Applications are accepted year round. However, applications and supporting documentation must be completed by April 21, 2016, to be included in the lottery for the 2016-2017 school year seats. Most JPPSS seats funded by LA4 and Title I (including seats of our partner sites: Childcare, NSECD, Early Head Start and Head Start) are filled in the first lottery run. After the initial lottery, remaining seats are filled on a first come, first served basis.
Families needing assistance with submitting online applications for publicly funded PK4 slots in the Jefferson Parish Public School System can come to 501 Manhattan Boulevard, Harvey, La 70058 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on the following days only, using the following system:
- Monday, March 21st – Student’s last name begins with A-F
- Tuesday, March 22nd – Student’s last name begins with G-L
- Wednesday, March 23rd – Student’s last name begins with M-R
- Thursday, March 24th – Student’s last name begins with S-Z
On Wednesday, March 23, 2016, assistance will be available during extended hours from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
For more information, visit our Pre-K Department page or call 504-349-7696. The video below also offers information on the registration process.