the K-5 application deadline for the 2021-2022 school year has passed.
the lottery has been conducted and students not assigned have been placed in the wait pool. no additional applications for kindergarten - 5th grade will be accepted for the 2021-2022 school year. please email brcvpa@ebrschools.org if you have any questions!
Scroll down for more information about the pre-k application process.
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.
- The Pre-K Application is NOW OPEN!
- All applications should be submitted through the ECCN online application portal, which can be found at ebrearlychildhood.com
- APPLICATION PROCESS:
- Once you fill out the application you can set up Brigance Screening with the Pre-K Office.
- After you schedule a Brigance reservation, you will receive an email message that includes a confirmation of your selected date, time, and location, instructions for your child’s screening, the screener, and contact information for any additional questions.
- CLICK HERE FOR PRINTABLE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT DATES:
- April 28th - Early Childhood Extravaganza
- April 29th - May 14th - Application Period for Round 1
- May 14th - Application Period closes until May 26th for Round 1 Processing
- May 10th - 20th -Brigance Screenings: Contact Pre-K Office (225-226-7675)
- May 17th - Lottery Run (Round 1)
- May 18th - Notification of Seating/Waitlists emailed to parents
- May 18th - 25th - Parents may accept seats online or in person
- May 26th - Application Period re-opens until all seats are filled.
IMPORTANT FACTS:
- Child must be Age 4 by September 30, 2021
- Screening will determine Pre-K Eligibility
- There are limited number of seats available!
- 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.
