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High Schools and High School Programs 2014 2015 A Mini-Guide for Professionals and Volunteers
New for This Fall! Applicants PIN now included in Eligibility Letter sent in September to all CPS district and charter eighth graders, to schedule appointments and apply online Non-CPS students may obtain an Eligibility Letter by submitting a Non-CPS Student Eligibility Letter Request Form (accessible at www.cpsoae.org click Apply), along with their 7th grade standardized test scores and final grades, to OAE. Opportunity for students to schedule their Selective Enrollment High School (SEHS) tests, IB and Military Academy info sessions, and Senn Arts auditions online at apply.cps.edu Selective Enrollment test results from October and November test dates to be available within three weeks for students to calculate their total score in advance of applying Two types of IB High Schools MYP for All and Diploma Prep New magnet (Disney II and RTC Medical Prep) and charter high schools Video about applying to high school New schools and programs may be under review by CPS, stay tuned at www.cpsoae.org. Step I: Gather and Review Information www.cpsoae.org programs, maps, applications, PowerPoint presentations, video, requirements, processes, tiers, news, open houses, high school fairs, and updates apply.cps.edu schedule SEHS tests, info sessions, and auditions, and apply online www.charterscale.org information on charter schools www.chooseyourfuture.org information on CPS Career and Technical Ed programs www.ChicagoJROTC.com information on the Military Academies and JROTC www.cps.edu school locator, school profiles, updated school performance www.cpshighschooldirectory.com searchable database of CPS high schools, what they offer, and other useful information 2014 2015 CPS High School Guide at www.cpsoae.org or from OAE (773-553-2060 or oae@cps.edu), in English and Spanish 2014 2015 High School Options Presentations (PPT) at www.cpsoae.org (click Resources), in English and Spanish Paper applications at www.cpsoae.org (click Apply), or from OAE If you have questions about programs, requirements, and applying, contact OAE at oae@cps.edu or 773-553-2060. Step II: Assist Students and Families in Applying Help identify childrens talents, interests, and needs. Organize presentations and school fairs for students and families to learn about various types of schools and how to apply to them. Help families obtain applications to charter and other schools with their own applications. Help students determine the types of schools and programs to which to apply. Encourage families to attend open houses call the school if not on OAE calendar. Support families in going online to schedule tests, info sessions, and auditions. Help families interested in submitting paper applications, with self-addressed stamped postcard or envelopes. Remind parents that if they move, they need to complete a Contact Information Modification Form at www.cpsoae.org or by calling OAE.

Step III: Ensure Applications Are Complete and Students Are Attending Their Appointments Assist students who are currently not attending CPS schools, or did not attend a CPS school in seventh grade, to gather and submit required documents. Make sure applicants who apply online press SUBMIT and print their confirmation forms. Make sure that parents sign paper applications. If parents submit applications to you, be sure to give them a receipt and then submit the application to OAE by the deadline. Help parents complete an Application Modification Form if they wish to change the schools or programs on their application (do not submit a second application for the same program). Step IV: Support Parents After They Receive Notification Letters If students receive multiple offers and parents have questions about choosing the best one for their children, encourage them to visit www.cps.edu for school performance information, school websites, or visit the schools in person. If students did not receive an offer, assist them in understanding the information on the notification letter and in exploring other options. Inform parents whose children did not receive offers about the End-of-Year Citywide Options Process in early May. Make sure parents follow through in accepting offers and registering their children in their chosen school as required. Additional Information: For information on the CPS Student Admissions Policy and the tiers, go to www.cpsoae.org (click News). The new School Locator on www.cps.edu has enhanced information, including how to find a students tier! The best source of information on performance trends of schools is on www.cps.edu (click School Performance>School Data>Assessment>PSAE>Composite Score). Students may only use the PIN issued to them this year PINs issued in previous years are no longer valid. A family can use the PIN of their eighth grader for applying for their younger children. However, every eighth grader, including in the same family, must have their own PIN. The PIN is not the same as the CPS Student ID or the password. If you print an application for a student or parent, make sure to print both sides the back page provides very important information.

Key Dates: Sep 19: Elementary PIN request period opens Sep 23: High school scheduling period opens Oct 1: Options for Knowledge application period opens Oct 26: First SEHS test date (also Nov 23, Dec 14, Jan 11, Jan 25) Dec 2: Last date to request a Non-CPS Eligibility Letter Request Form Dec 6: Last date to request a PIN for online Options for Knowledge applicants Dec 13: Deadline to submit Options for Knowledge applications Jan 11: Parents who applied for SEHS and have not received a test date letter by this date should contact OAE. Feb 21: High school notification letters will be mailed by this date. ! Office Access and Enrollment 125 South Clark Street, 10th Floor Chicago, IL 60603 Phone 773-553-2060 Email oae@cps.edu www.cpsoae.org !