Join us at these upcoming events:
JCPS Showcase of Schools
Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center
3029 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd.
October 24, 2026, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
2026 Self-Directed Learning Magnet Program Information Sessions
546 S. First Street
All sessions are 8:30-10:00 AM
Tuesday November 10, 2026
Monday November 16, 2026
Tuesday December 1, 2026
Tuesday December 7, 2026
No registration or sign up is needed to attend. Additional information is listed below.
Prospective Students and Parents,
Thank you for your interest in joining the J. Graham Brown School family. Check this site for frequent updates.
JCPS Magnet School Application Window
The application window for JCPS Magnet Schools for the 2027-28 school year is November 2 - December 18, 2026.
PLEASE NOTE:
JCPS does NOT provide school bus transportation to the Brown School. Families should consider their transportation needs before applying.
Visit the building and see Brown's K-12 Self-Directed Learning magnet program theme during a school day. Sessions include a tour tailored for your student's grade level (Elementary, Middle, High), program and admissions information from school administrators, and an opportunity to have your questions answered.
All sessions 8:30-9:45 AM
Tuesday November 10, 2026
Monday November 16, 2026
Tuesday December 1, 2026
Tuesday December 7, 2026
No registration or sign up is needed to attend.
*Daytime parking is available at metered spots and the YMCA parking garage at 2nd and Guthrie St. (Parking fees will apply.) Plan your visit.
Please allow additional time to navigate around ongoing construction on I-65 bridges and ramps.
Our Self-Directed Learning Framework makes us unique from all other schools across America. Our framework was developed by our faculty, and incorporates our four dispositions: Independence, Empathy, Innovation, and Advocacy. Click the link to learn more about how our program deepens as students grow and mature.
Visit our About page to explore more about the J. Graham Brown School!
View our most updated projected openings at each grade for 2026-27. These projections are subject to change and will be updated frequently.