Pre-Engineering Program

Our thriving Pre-Engineering Program is designed to provide every student with the skills needed to succeed in such mathematically rigorous and technical fields as engineering, architecture, medicine, computer programming, mathematics, biology, chemistry, and physics. The program emphasizes higher-order thinking skills by using technology to solve real-world problems. Students can see applications of the math and science skills they are learning as well as apply them in the classroom through a challenging curriculum. 

Informational meeting  

Tuesday   (October 21, 2025 )   - 6:00pm  Lafayette High School Cafeteria 

Thursday  February  TBD   - 6:00pm Lafayette High School Cafeteria

District Showcase-  (Saturday March 7, 2026)

Lafayette 8th Grade Parent Orientation

Tuesday January 20, 2026   5:30pm Lafayette Cafeteria

Although this event takes place before the application window is closed, counselors welcome you to attend and learn more about Lafayette, receive a schedule card, and more. Those that reside in Lafayette district should complete the card as if you have been accepted to the program.  This can be changed if you choose to go to another school or not accepted into the program.  If you do not live in the LHS attendance area, we recommend you wait until Pre-Engineering results are released on March 29th to turn in the schedule card. If you cannot attend, don’t worry, you will also have an opportunity to receive and turn in a schedule card after Pre-Engineering results are shared.

Application process

To apply for the Lafayette Pre-Engineering Program beginning 2025-2026, you must:

1. Complete the district's online application between (TBD) fcpsapply.schoolmint.com/login 

2. In the district's online application, you will provide the names/email addresses of a science and math teacher from your middle school. These teachers will then be emailed by the Pre-Engineering Directors and asked to complete a recommendation survey.  

3. If you are not currently enrolled in an FCPS middle school, then have your parents obtain a copy of your middle school transcript for the 6th, 7th and through December of the 8th grade from your middle school registrar or counselor. This transcript should include all standardized testing taken.  Private school transcripts must be emailed OR mailed/postmarked by March 17, 2025. If you are currently enrolled in an FCPS middle school, then this will be provided automatically. 

4. Review the program rules and regulations.

Note: ALL students enrolling must be entering at a level of Advanced Geometry or above in mathematics. 

The following will be used to determine acceptance into the Pre-Engineering Program. 

• MOST RECENT MAP Math Score (Winter MAP Score)-  Required 85th Percentile      (Non FCPS students will use an alternate standardized assessment provide by your school.)

• Cumulative GPA (6th, 7th and first grading period of the 8th grade) - Required Minimum 3.0

• Math Courses GPA (6th, 7th and first grading period of the 8th grade)- Required Minimum 3.0

• Science Courses GPA (6th, 7th and first grading period of the 8th grade)- Required Minimum 3.0

• Science Teacher Recommendation

• Math Teacher Recommendation

All students meeting a minimum benchmark criteria for enrollment will be placed in a LOTTERY.  Due to the cap on our enrollment, many well-deserving students are placed on the waitlist. You will be notified as being accepted, waitlisted, or not qulaified by EMAIL on TBD. You will have five days (not business) to respond to an acceptance offer. Waitlisted students will be contacted according to space availability if someone declines an offer. 

If you have any questions, please contact Diane Remley (Director)  diane.remley@fayette.kyschools.us

Assistant Directors:  Taylor Steele and Rebecca Mickelson

Resources:

Pre-Engineering Pamphlet 

Pre-Engineering Program Rules and Regulations

**Students assigned to other high schools may also apply. Transportation is not guaranteed.**