1 CPS High School Application Process Parent Information Session

2 Top 10 skills employers want in new hires Recommended titles Updates for Resources Admission criteria Types of high schools Online application procedures Selective enrollment International baccalaureate (including MYP for all) Magnet programs Charter/contract schools College/career academies Catholic/private schools Financial aid options Skills & tips for success Ms. Khorana’s contact information

1. Ability to work as a team 2. Ability to make decisions and solve problems 3. Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work 4. Ability to communicate verbally with people inside and outside an organization 5. Ability to obtain and process information 6. Ability to analyze quantitative data 7. Technical knowledge related to the job 8. Proficiency with computer software programs 9. Ability to create and/or edit written reports 10. Ability to sell and influence others something-employees/ 3

 Mindset ◦ by Carol Dweck  How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Characher ◦ by Paul Tough  Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child ◦ by John Gottman and Daniel Goleman 4

5 You did receive a eligibility report this fall containing: 7 th grade final grades 7 th grade spring NWEA scores (percentiles) A list of schools and programs to which your student is eligible to apply Directions and a pin # for the online application system

Beginning now, you can begin schedule the selective enrollment exam, IB information sessions and magnet auditions using the online application site. If you schedule your selective enrollment exam for October or November, you will receive your results prior to the application deadline (within 3 weeks of test date). Application due date is December 12, 2014 Notification letters will be mailed late February 2015 for any program overseen by the Office of Access & Enrollment CPS high school online searchable guide: Open house dates: cpsoae.org>Show calendar (lower right side of home page under events) 6

7 Office of Access and Enrollment Choose Your Future Mrs. Khorana’s webpage Also available from the Bell website. Click on “Counselor Resources”

Go to Pin number will be included in eligibility letter You can also schedule your selective enrollment exam, IB information sessions and magnet auditions You will only see scheduling dates if your child is eligible for that program Print your confirmation for your records Deadline to schedule on-line varies by program. You Tube video to demonstrate process at info>video presentation 8

 Selective enrollment high schools  Magnet programs  IB Programs  Military Academies  CTE (College/Career Academies) 9

If your student’s application requires a supporting document, you may still apply online. Send support document to OAE, 125 S. Clark, 10 th Floor, Chicago, IL OR Provide to Mrs. Khorana for sending via district mail Supporting documents include: Out of district 7 th grade transcripts Out of district standardized test scores. After system is updated, the student will be eligible for programs. 10

 Zoned school for Bell’s neighborhood  Students living in district need not apply, however, it is encouraged  Download the application on website  Early College/STEM Program ◦ Students choose between 3 pathways (Humanities, Music/Visual Arts and STEM) ◦ Can earn college credit at no cost (even an associates degree) 11

Brooks Jones King Lane Tech Lindblom North Side Payton South Shore Westinghouse Whitney Young 12

13 Selective Enrollment is decided based on a point scale system. You can score up to 900 pts. 300 points for 7 th grade final grades 300 points for 7 th grade NWEA scores 300 points for selective enrollment exam Need to be in the 24 th percentile or higher in reading and math in order to qualify for application Note: for special education students or English Language Learners (ELL), combined Reading and Math percentiles must equal 48

14 Grades Points calculated for reading, math, science, and social studies. A=75, B=50, C=25 for a maximum of 300 pts. Test Scores based on your percentile scores from your 7 th grade NWEA reading and math tests for a maximum of 300 pts. Selective Enrollment Test 300 points possible Scoring Rubric %20Selective%20Enrollment%20HS_2014.pdf %20Selective%20Enrollment%20HS_2014.pdf

15 First Round Two ranking lists generated based on students’ point totals– pure rank order and tier plus rank order. First 30% of seats at each school given to top ranked students on pure rank order list Remaining 70% of seats at each school given to top ranking students at each of the four tiers (split evenly) Acceptance at only one school Tier map available at cpsoae.org>news>What is a tier?>Determine your tier. Must use primary address to apply.

16 SchoolStudents Accepted Avg. Score – Rank Only Avg. Score Tier 1 Avg. Score Tier 2 Avg. Score Tier 3 Avg. Score Tier 4 Brooks Jones Lane Payton Westinghouse King Northside Young Lindblom South Shore

17  If you do not get accepted into a selective enrollment school, or the selective enrollment school of your choice, there is the Principal Discretion process  Only up to an additional 5% of students chosen  Numbers differ every year  You can only apply to one school through this process, and you must have applied to that school during the original process

18 International baccalaureate (IB) One application for all IB schools. Apply up to 6 schools. Must attend one information session – may schedule online. Each school sets its own cut score to determine eligibility for its information session. For example, Lincoln Park was 840 and Amundsen was minimum GPA requirement Must have a percentiles of 24 or higher in Reading and Math (total of 48 for students with IEP’s) Point totals available when you schedule online or using the IB rubric available at cpsoae.org.

19 IB Point System 900 points possible 450 points possible for 7 th grade NWEA percentiles in Reading and Math 450 points possible for 7 th grade grades 50 additional points available for living in the attendance are of the school to which you apply. Points awarded after attending the information session. Top scoring students are granted admission May receive multiple offers.

Amundsen Back of the Yards* Bogan* Bronzeville Academy* Clemente* Curie Farragut* Hubbard Hyde Park* Juarez Kelly Kennedy* Lincoln Park* Morgan Park Ogden International* Prosser Schurz* Senn* South Shore Intntl Steinmetz Taft* Washington *Indicates MYP for all for neighborhood students 20

21 Magnet schools and programs Examples – STEM, science, fine arts, etc. One application – can apply up to eight programs No Magnet Testing Individual requirements for admission Can apply online For most magnet programs, students are selected through computerized lottery IF they meet requirements for the program. There IS sibling preference. Two exceptions Senn Fine Arts – audition and/or portfolio Von Steuben Scholars – grades, test scores (24 th percentile in reading & math), essay, and teacher recommendations.

Special Programs that are not Magnets Lincoln Park – Double honors and fine and performing arts (separate paper app), Von Steuben Scholars Science Both programs have special requirements and paper application, visit

23 Examples Noble Street Charters ChiArts CICS Northtown Admissions ◦ Must obtain applications through school website OR from the school’s admissions office ◦ Each school has a separate deadline ◦ Many choose students through a lottery system  For information on Charter Schools visit charterscale.org.

24 Special academies located in neighborhood high schools focusing on specific skills. Included in online application system. Agricultural EducationDigital Media Architectural DesignEducation – Early Childhood Automotive TechnologyEducation – Teaching Broadcast TechnologyHealth – Allied Health Business ConstructionHealth – Medical Asst. CosmetologyHealth – Medical Careers Culinary and HospitalityInformation Technology DesignIT – Cisco Networking Law and Public SafetyIT – Database Programming LogisticsPre-engineering

25 Austin Business & Entrepreneurship Austin Polytechnical Crane Curie Dunbar Fenger Harlan Harper Jones Juarez Julian Manley Marshall Mather Richards Roosevelt Schurz South Shore Sullivan Wells

26  Application same as the selective enrollment  Requirements: ◦ Combined percentile in Reading and Math 48 or above ◦ Must attend one information session (in lieu of interview from previous years). At this session, students will be asked to:  Fill out a motivation and perseverance questionnaire  Answer two essay questions  Sign a statement of commitment

27 Applications specific to each school For more info, see: Entrance Exam: Arrive on time with $25, pencil and calculator Can only test at one school The school you test at is the only school to which you can apply for academic financial aide Important to shadow ahead of time to find out which one is your top choice. Contact schools of interest directly

28 Illinois Math & Science Academy (Public state-run school, but non- CPS. Visit website for details: ) Area independent schools: Francis Parker Latin Lab School Each school has own application process Must take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). For more info, see: Register online & pay fee Can test at any location

29 Daniel Murphy Scholarship Low income/minority LINK Unlimited African American Only High Sight Low income High Jump org/index.html org/index.html Low income

 Check calendar on for open house dates & individual school websiteswww.cpsoae.org  October 4 & 5, 2014 ◦ Chicago School Fair hosted by Parent Power Chicago ◦ McCormick Place East Building, 2301 S. Lakeshore Drive ◦ 8:00am – 3:00pm  October 22, 2014 ◦ Northcenter High School Fair hosted by Lakeview High School ◦ Lakeview High School, 4015 N. Ashland Avenue ◦ 5:00pm – 7:00pm 30

1. Ability to work as a team 2. Ability to make decisions and solve problems 3. Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work 4. Ability to communicate verbally with people inside and outside an organization 5. Ability to obtain and process information 6. Ability to analyze quantitative data 7. Technical knowledge related to the job 8. Proficiency with computer software programs 9. Ability to create and/or edit written reports 10. Ability to sell and influence others something-employees/ 31

32  Self-management  Self-awareness  Social-awareness  Relationship skills  Responsible decision-making Sound familiar???

33 GRADES TEST TAKING Complete all work, classwork, homework, and projects ON TIME and AS REQUESTED Plan an prioritize your time every single day Participate in class Collaborate with your work groups Communicate with your teachers View testing as just another challenge as oppose to a “life or death situation” Practice test taking skills Use flash cards/other study tricks Take practice tests Relax Get at least 8 hours of sleep each night Eat breakfast every day

 October 6 th ◦ Managing stress and anxiety presentation given by school psychologist and parent Jackie Gilson for grades 7-8. Parents are welcome to attend! ◦ 7 th grade – 1:00pm, 8 th grade at 2:00pm in auditorium  October 16 th ◦ Online safety presentation for grades 5-8. Parents are welcome to attend! ◦ 2:00pm in auditorium  TBD ◦ Drug and alcohol awareness presentation open to students and parents. Communication will be sent once confirmed. 34

35 Mrs. Elizabeth Khorana