High School Information
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GoCPS Updates
As the application period for the 2021-2022 school year continues, we wanted to take a moment to remind you of some important information regarding the GoCPS process.
Activate Your Account
In order to apply online, you will need to activate your account, if you have not already done so, or if you don’t already have an account from a previous year. If you do not already have a GoCPS account and you did not receive your Activation Code, CPS families can contact their child’s school counselor, and non-CPS families who registered for the fall 2020 NWEA MAP can contact the Office of Access and Enrollment at 773-553-2060 or gocps@cps.edu.
The activation process is quick and simple; just follow the link below and we’ll show you how.
Activate Account
Admissions Screenings
Some ninth grade programs require applicants to participate in admissions screenings: admissions exams, auditions, essays, information sessions, interviews, or teacher recommendations. Except for the in-person Selective Enrollment admissions exams, admissions screenings are being offered remotely for the 2021-2022 school year. Click the link below for important details regarding the admissions screening experience:
Admissions Screenings
Open Houses
As you may know, Open House events are designed to assist you in identifying CPS schools and programs that are the best fit for your child. This year, due to remote learning, CPS Open House events are being offered virtually.
Please visit the GoCPS calendar to view elementary and high school virtual events by school or by zip code, or reach out directly to schools for Open House dates and times. Events are posted to the GoCPS calendar as they are submitted by schools to our office.
Eligibility Requirements
Many high school programs have minimum eligibility requirements that students must meet in order to apply. Each program also has a selection process that determines how seats are filled. The Elementary and High School Guide provides a comprehensive listing of each high school program, the minimum eligibility requirements (if applicable) and the selection process. This is a great resource for planning which programs to select and rank. If you haven’t already, check out the Elementary and High School Guide using the links below.
English Guide
Spanish Guide
Winter 2020 NWEA MAP
Information regarding the winter 2020 NWEA MAP will be shared with families and schools once it is available.
Selective Enrollment High Schools Exam
If you are applying to Selective Enrollment High Schools, you can schedule your child’s admissions exam after you submit your application. Additional testing seats will be added when current capacity fills up. Please note that there is no guarantee which sites will offer additional seats.
CPS ID Request Deadline Approaching
If you have a non-CPS student applying to a high school/program without academic criteria, you will need to enter a CPS Student ID number in order to apply online. The deadline to apply for a CPS ID is Friday, November 23, 2020. If the ID is not requested by this date, you will still be able to submit a paper application.
To request a CPS ID, please complete the CPS ID Request Form.
(If your non-CPS student is applying to programs with academic criteria, you need an Activation Code to apply online. Contact the Office of Access and Enrollment at 773-553-2060 if you have not received your child’s Activation Code.)
GoCPS Application Deadline
The deadline to apply for the 2021-2022 school year is Friday, December 11, 2020. Online applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm CST and paper applications must be received by 6:00 pm CST.
Web Browsers
As a helpful reminder, GoCPS is optimized for viewing on Chrome and Safari. For the best possible application experience, we recommend using one of these browsers to access the site.
Need Help?
If you have any questions about the application process, contact the Office of Access and Enrollment at 773-553-2060 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, or email gocps@cps.edu.
Best Regards,
GoCPS Team
773-553-2060
gocps@cps.edu
Activate Your Account
In order to apply online, you will need to activate your account, if you have not already done so, or if you don’t already have an account from a previous year. If you do not already have a GoCPS account and you did not receive your Activation Code, CPS families can contact their child’s school counselor, and non-CPS families who registered for the fall 2020 NWEA MAP can contact the Office of Access and Enrollment at 773-553-2060 or gocps@cps.edu.
The activation process is quick and simple; just follow the link below and we’ll show you how.
Activate Account
Admissions Screenings
Some ninth grade programs require applicants to participate in admissions screenings: admissions exams, auditions, essays, information sessions, interviews, or teacher recommendations. Except for the in-person Selective Enrollment admissions exams, admissions screenings are being offered remotely for the 2021-2022 school year. Click the link below for important details regarding the admissions screening experience:
Admissions Screenings
Open Houses
As you may know, Open House events are designed to assist you in identifying CPS schools and programs that are the best fit for your child. This year, due to remote learning, CPS Open House events are being offered virtually.
Please visit the GoCPS calendar to view elementary and high school virtual events by school or by zip code, or reach out directly to schools for Open House dates and times. Events are posted to the GoCPS calendar as they are submitted by schools to our office.
Eligibility Requirements
Many high school programs have minimum eligibility requirements that students must meet in order to apply. Each program also has a selection process that determines how seats are filled. The Elementary and High School Guide provides a comprehensive listing of each high school program, the minimum eligibility requirements (if applicable) and the selection process. This is a great resource for planning which programs to select and rank. If you haven’t already, check out the Elementary and High School Guide using the links below.
English Guide
Spanish Guide
Winter 2020 NWEA MAP
Information regarding the winter 2020 NWEA MAP will be shared with families and schools once it is available.
Selective Enrollment High Schools Exam
If you are applying to Selective Enrollment High Schools, you can schedule your child’s admissions exam after you submit your application. Additional testing seats will be added when current capacity fills up. Please note that there is no guarantee which sites will offer additional seats.
CPS ID Request Deadline Approaching
If you have a non-CPS student applying to a high school/program without academic criteria, you will need to enter a CPS Student ID number in order to apply online. The deadline to apply for a CPS ID is Friday, November 23, 2020. If the ID is not requested by this date, you will still be able to submit a paper application.
To request a CPS ID, please complete the CPS ID Request Form.
(If your non-CPS student is applying to programs with academic criteria, you need an Activation Code to apply online. Contact the Office of Access and Enrollment at 773-553-2060 if you have not received your child’s Activation Code.)
GoCPS Application Deadline
The deadline to apply for the 2021-2022 school year is Friday, December 11, 2020. Online applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm CST and paper applications must be received by 6:00 pm CST.
Web Browsers
As a helpful reminder, GoCPS is optimized for viewing on Chrome and Safari. For the best possible application experience, we recommend using one of these browsers to access the site.
Need Help?
If you have any questions about the application process, contact the Office of Access and Enrollment at 773-553-2060 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, or email gocps@cps.edu.
Best Regards,
GoCPS Team
773-553-2060
gocps@cps.edu
Admissions Screenings and Eligibility for Programs
Click here for information on Admissions Screenings for 2021-22.
ChiArts Audition Requirements
Click here to see eligibility requirements and selection processes for all CPS high schools.
ChiArts Audition Requirements
Click here to see eligibility requirements and selection processes for all CPS high schools.
Virtual Open Houses
Taft Freshman Academy Virtual Open House
Saturday, October 17th
Link will be posted on October 17th
Whitney Young
Sunday, October 18th time TBD
Link
Lane Tech
Saturday, October 24th 9am
Link
Lake View High School
Saturday, November 7th 9am-11am
Link will be posted once made available
Walter Payton
Saturday, November 7th 11am-1pm
An informational video/presentation will be posted to the school's website, and optional 30-minute Q&A sessions will be scheduled for the following times: 11am-11:30am, 11:45am-12:15pm, and 12:30pm to 1pm. Please visit the school website as the dates approach for more information, and to register for the Q&A sessions.
Lincoln Park High School
Saturday, November 7th 12pm-2:30pm
Link
Von Steuben High School
Saturday, November 7th
Link to Open House Information
Disney II High School
Sunday, November 8th
Link to website
Amundsen High School
Saturday, November 14th 10am-1pm
Link will be posted once made available
ChiArts
Saturday, October 17th
Link will be posted on October 17th
Whitney Young
Sunday, October 18th time TBD
Link
Lane Tech
Saturday, October 24th 9am
Link
Lake View High School
Saturday, November 7th 9am-11am
Link will be posted once made available
Walter Payton
Saturday, November 7th 11am-1pm
An informational video/presentation will be posted to the school's website, and optional 30-minute Q&A sessions will be scheduled for the following times: 11am-11:30am, 11:45am-12:15pm, and 12:30pm to 1pm. Please visit the school website as the dates approach for more information, and to register for the Q&A sessions.
Lincoln Park High School
Saturday, November 7th 12pm-2:30pm
Link
Von Steuben High School
Saturday, November 7th
Link to Open House Information
Disney II High School
Sunday, November 8th
Link to website
Amundsen High School
Saturday, November 14th 10am-1pm
Link will be posted once made available
ChiArts
- Nov. 5th, 6:00pm-7:15pm
- Nov. 18th, 6:00pm-7:15pm
- Dec. 5th, 11:00am-12:15pm
Cutoff Scores and Scoring Rubrics
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Private School Information
DePaul College Prep
New Campus Tours
Offering campus tours to 8th grade prospective families
Saturdays 9am, 11am, 1pm
September-November 2020
Sign Up For A Tour Here
Virtual Admissions Info Sessions
Sign Up for Admissions Info Session Here
Updates on the Admissions process and Recruitment season at DePaul Prep for Fall 2020:
St. Ignatius
VIRTUAL VISIT EXPERIENCE
Eighth grade students interested in Saint Ignatius are encouraged to participate in a Virtual Visit Experience, including:
ADMISSIONS COFFEES
Parents of prospective students of all ages are invited to participate in a virtual Saint Ignatius Admissions Coffee this fall. An Admissions Coffee offers:
VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSENovember 15, 12:00-3:30 pm
Prospective students and families of all ages are invited to attend a virtual Open House with Saint Ignatius College Prep this fall. Open House will include presentations from administrators and faculty members, virtual spaces for questions and conversations with coaches and club moderators, dialogue with student panels, and an opportunity to view highlights of our historical campus.
Families are invited to select one of three entry times on Sunday, November 15:
Loyola Academy
Sign up to take a tour. You must fill out inquiry form before signing up to take a tour. See link below.
Virtual Information Sessions
They will be offering virtual information sessions on Wednesday evenings. Join for one or all and learn more from students, faculty and staff.
Loyola Academy Application Procedures
1. Fill out the inquiry form.
2. Entrance Exam Information (Saturday, December 5th, 2020 8am)
3. Fill out application (available only to students who take entrance exam).
4. Submit school records and standardized testing scores.
5. Complete financial aid application.
New Campus Tours
Offering campus tours to 8th grade prospective families
Saturdays 9am, 11am, 1pm
September-November 2020
Sign Up For A Tour Here
Virtual Admissions Info Sessions
Sign Up for Admissions Info Session Here
Updates on the Admissions process and Recruitment season at DePaul Prep for Fall 2020:
- Following health and safety guidelines, Shadow Days will not be offered this school year.
- Following health and safety guidelines, Open Houses will not be offered this school year.
- The Entrance Exam* at DePaul College Prep is scheduled for Saturday morning, December 5th. Registration for our Entrance Exam is on Friday, 11/20 at 8am two weeks prior to our Dec 5th test date. The make-up test date will be announced the morning of December 5th.
- *The proctoring protocol and guidelines for the Entrance Exam are to be determined.
- 8th grade students who sit for the Entrance Exam at DePaul Prep will be given first preference for admittance into the DePaul Prep Class of 2025. Due to increased interest in DePaul Prep, we had our first admittance waitlist for the 2020-21 freshman class. We highly encourage taking the Entrance Exam at DePaul Prep if DePaul Prep is your first choice school, as we anticipate an admittance waitlist once again for the 2021-22 school year.
- Changes to the Admissions Application & supporting materials: Due to the special circumstances and the shift to e-learning mid-year in 2019-20, the Admissions Application will now require the last three years of final grades/report cards (6th/7th/8th grades), and 6th grade (or most recent) standardized test scores, in addition to the discipline report, student's birth certificate, and the online application.
St. Ignatius
VIRTUAL VISIT EXPERIENCE
Eighth grade students interested in Saint Ignatius are encouraged to participate in a Virtual Visit Experience, including:
- An introduction to life at Saint Ignatius College Prep and an overview of our admissions process, facilitated by the Saint Ignatius College Prep Admissions Office
- An opportunity to view a broad sample of freshman course offerings
- Discussion with a panel of current students about life as an Ignatian
- Tuesdays, 1:00-2:30 pm
- Wednesdays, 9:00-10:30 am
ADMISSIONS COFFEES
Parents of prospective students of all ages are invited to participate in a virtual Saint Ignatius Admissions Coffee this fall. An Admissions Coffee offers:
- An introduction to the Saint Ignatius family experience
- An overview of our admissions process
- Remarks from administrators and Formation & Ministry, Student Activities, Athletics, School Counseling, and College Counseling staff members
- Reflections on life as an Ignatian from a panel of current students
- An opportunity for questions/answers with Saint Ignatius community members
- Monday, October 5, from 7:00-8:00 pm
- Tuesday, October 13, from 9:00-10:00 am
- Thursday, October 22, from 9:00-10:00 am
- Friday, November 6, from 9:00-10:00 am
- Thursday, November 19, from 7:00-8:00 pm
VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSENovember 15, 12:00-3:30 pm
Prospective students and families of all ages are invited to attend a virtual Open House with Saint Ignatius College Prep this fall. Open House will include presentations from administrators and faculty members, virtual spaces for questions and conversations with coaches and club moderators, dialogue with student panels, and an opportunity to view highlights of our historical campus.
Families are invited to select one of three entry times on Sunday, November 15:
Loyola Academy
Sign up to take a tour. You must fill out inquiry form before signing up to take a tour. See link below.
Virtual Information Sessions
They will be offering virtual information sessions on Wednesday evenings. Join for one or all and learn more from students, faculty and staff.
- September 30, 6:30 p.m. — Fine and Performing Arts
- October 7, 6:00 p.m. — Language, Theology, HSPT Accommodations
- October 7, 7:00 p.m. — English, Social Studies, Dumbach Honors Program
- October 21, 6:30 p.m. — Student Life, Ministry, Athletics
- November 4, 6:30 p.m. — Math, Science, STEAM, Clavius Honors Program
- November 18, 6:30 p.m. — Academic Resources
- December 2, 6:30 p.m. — Financial Aid and Admission Process
Loyola Academy Application Procedures
1. Fill out the inquiry form.
2. Entrance Exam Information (Saturday, December 5th, 2020 8am)
3. Fill out application (available only to students who take entrance exam).
4. Submit school records and standardized testing scores.
5. Complete financial aid application.