the application deadline for the 2021-2022
school year has passed.
the lottery will be conducted over the holidays, and letters will be mailed directly from the magnet office in january. please email brcvpa@ebrschools.org if you have any questions!
We are Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts, also known as BRCVPA - Where the Arts and Academics share the spotlight.
We are a nationally certified magnet school, which means that we have been recognized as one of the most exemplary magnet schools in the nation. We provide high quality instructional programs that promote choice, diversity, and academic excellence for all students.
BRCVPA is known as the Home of the Arts. Not only do the students participate in art, music, dance, drama, and creative writing daily, but the visual and performing arts are fully integrated into math, reading, science, and social studies.
Students get the opportunity to perform several times throughout the year, including both student-produced mini and major theatrical productions. Student learning is enriched through a variety of club offerings, including: musical theatre, band, orchestra, choir, broadcasting, STEAM, robotics and coding, and more!
We are proud of our amazing community of parents and families who contribute to our school’s diverse culture! Whether you want to be a part of our make-up or costume crew, composers, performers, set design, or production team, we would love for you to step onto our stage and join our crew!
We are a nationally certified magnet school, which means that we have been recognized as one of the most exemplary magnet schools in the nation. We provide high quality instructional programs that promote choice, diversity, and academic excellence for all students.
BRCVPA is known as the Home of the Arts. Not only do the students participate in art, music, dance, drama, and creative writing daily, but the visual and performing arts are fully integrated into math, reading, science, and social studies.
Students get the opportunity to perform several times throughout the year, including both student-produced mini and major theatrical productions. Student learning is enriched through a variety of club offerings, including: musical theatre, band, orchestra, choir, broadcasting, STEAM, robotics and coding, and more!
We are proud of our amazing community of parents and families who contribute to our school’s diverse culture! Whether you want to be a part of our make-up or costume crew, composers, performers, set design, or production team, we would love for you to step onto our stage and join our crew!
K-5th Grade Application Process:
- Click the application link below between during the application period
- The 2021-2022 application period will be October 5th - December 2nd
- Register for the online application portal.
- Complete the online application. Be sure to enter up-to-date phone numbers, mailing addresses, and email addresses you check regularly.
- At the end of your application, you will be prompted to print the signature page. This will need to be signed and submitted to the BRCVPA school office, along with a parent/guardian drivers license, and two proofs of residence.
- You can email these documents to brcvpa@ebrschools.org. Please include your child's name and grade level for the 2021-2022 school year in your email.
- Acceptable proofs include: mortgage statement, current lease, electricity, water, sewer, or landline phone bill.
- If an affidavit of residency is needed, please note the following:
- THIS FORM (Louisiana Affidavit of Residency) must be completed and notarized.
- Two proofs of residency documents in the name of the homeowner listed on the affidavit must be submitted along with the affidavit.
- A copy of the driver's license for both the parent/legal guardian and the homeowner listed on the affidavit must be included.
- Please note that the school system may investigate the domicile of a student to verify validity of an Affidavit of Residency through the principal and/or the Office of Child Welfare and Attendance.
- Pursuant R.S.14:133, filing false records is a criminal offense for which the affiant may be charged and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
- You can email these documents to brcvpa@ebrschools.org. Please include your child's name and grade level for the 2021-2022 school year in your email.
- Once your application is successfully submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. Please read this email carefully.
- Your application is not complete until you have come to the school with your signed signature page and two proofs of residence!
- You will receive an email when your application has been marked eligible and ready for the lottery.
- The application period for our Pre-K 4 program is separate from the Magnet Application Period.
- Click here for a list of schools with vacancies for the 2020-2021 school year.
- The Pre-K Application period will tentatively begin March 15, 2021
- All applications should be submitted through the ECCN online application portal, which can be found at ebrearlychildhood.com
- Click HERE for information about the Early Childhood Extravaganza.
- Complete online application.
- Print confirmation page.
- Bring confirmation page and Required Documents to 1st school of preference between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Monday - Friday.
- Schedule screening and complete Early Childhood Eligibility at school of preference.
- Receive notification of acceptance or waitlist status in mid to late spring.
IMPORTANT FACTS:
- Child must be Age 4 by September 30, 2021
- Screening will determine Pre-K Eligibility
- There are limited number of seats available!
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
- Child's Birth Certificate
- Parent/Guardian Photo ID
- Up-to-Date Shot Record
- Proof of Residence (2 Recent Bills)
- Proof of Income
- 2 most recent check stubs
- SNAP/Food Stamp Benefits, etc
- If your child is currently attending BRCVPA in grades Kindergarten thru 4th grade, you do not need to reapply for the following school year.
- If your child is currently attending BRCVPA Pre-K, you must apply for a chance to attend BRCVPA Kindergarten for the next school year.
- All 5th grade students interested in attending a magnet middle school must complete an online application. CLICK HERE FOR A HELPFUL MIDDLE SCHOOL APPLICATION INFO SHEET. BRCVPA will send 3rd and 4th grade transcripts home at the beginning of the Magnet Application Period for your convenience. Please contact the front office if you have any questions (225) 344-0084 or email brcvpa@ebrschools.org.
