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CPS High School Application Process

Fall 2015

Parent Information Sessionfor 2016-2017 entry

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Agenda• Top 10 skills employers want in new hires • Recommended titles• Updates for 2015-2016 applicants• Online application procedures• Applying with an IEP• Selective Enrollment• International Baccalaureate (including MYP for all)• Magnet programs• Charter/contract schools• College/career academies• Hidden Gems – presented by Grace Sawin• Lake View High School – presented by Principal Scott Grens• Skills & tips for success• Ms. Khorana’s contact information

1. Ability to work as a team2. Ability to make decisions and solve problems3. Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work4. Ability to communicate verbally with people inside and

outside an organization5. Ability to obtain and process information6. Ability to analyze quantitative data7. Technical knowledge related to the job8. Proficiency with computer software programs9. Ability to create and/or edit written reports10. Ability to sell and influence others

http://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2013/10/11/the-10-skills-employers-most-want-in-20-something-employees/

Top 10 skills employers say they want in order of importance.

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Mindset ◦ by Carol Dweck

How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character◦ by Paul Tough

Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child ◦ by John Gottman and Daniel Goleman

Recommended titles

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Updates for Fall 2015• Eligibility Letters:

• Available tonight or for pick up in main office if haven’t already • 7th grade final grades• 7th 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 November, you will receive your results prior to the application deadline (within 2 weeks of test date).

• Application due date is December 11, 2015• Notification letters will be mailed by February 26, 2016 for any

program overseen by the Office of Access & Enrollment• CPS high school online searchable guide:

• http://cps.edu/highschooldirectory

Updates (continued)

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• Go to https://apply.cps.edu/• Pin number is 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 is December 11, 2015• Can reschedule after application closes but must not miss original

deadline• You Tube video to demonstrate process at Office of Access and

Enrollment website

Online application procedure

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

Apply online for…

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• If your student’s application requires a supporting document, you may not be able to apply online.

• Students who did not attend CPS in their 7th grade year need to take CPS administered NWEA MAP tests. • Register for CPS testing online.• Send paper applications to OAE, 42 W. Madison, Garden level,

Chicago, IL 60602 OR

• Provide to Mrs. Khorana for sending via district mail• Supporting documents include:

• Out of district 7th grade transcripts• After testing, the student will be notified if eligible for programs.

Applying with supporting documents

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Your children may apply to any CPS program in which they are eligible to apply

EVERY Chicago Public School would be required to follow the IEP as is written, regardless of type of school or program

There may be different criteria for application

Every school/program has its own policy on handling these applications

Applying with an IEP

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BrooksJonesKingLane TechLindblomNorthsidePaytonSouth ShoreWestinghouseWhitney YoungHancock

Selective Enrollment Schools

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• Selective Enrollment is decided based on a point scale system. • You can score up to 900 pts.

• 300 points for 7th grade final grades• 300 points for 7th grade NWEA scores• 300 points for selective enrollment exam

• Need to be in the 24th 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

Selective Enrollment High Schools Point System

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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 7th grade NWEA reading and math tests for a maximum of 300 pts.

Selective Enrollment Test 300 points possible

Scoring Rubrichttp://www.cpsoae.org/Scoring%20Rubric%20--%20Selective%20

Enrollment%20HS_2014.pdf

Selective Enrollment Scoring

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First Round (mailed 3rd week of February): First 30% of seats at each school given to top ranked students no

matter their tier 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 Office of Access and Enrollment website. Must

use primary address to apply See tie breaker policy on Office of Access and Enrollment website

Understanding the Process

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Selective enrollment cut-off scores 2015-2016 http://cpsoae.org/SEHS%20Cutoff%20Scores

%202015-2016.pdf

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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 Application packets published each year in beginning March You can only apply to one school through this process, and you

must have applied to that school during the original process

Principal Discretion

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International Baccalaureate (IB) One application for all IB schools. Apply up to 6 schoolsMust attend one information session – may schedule online. Can attend

at any school, even if you have not applied thereMust 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

International Baccalaureate application overview

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IB Point System900 points possible450 points possible for 7th grade NWEA percentiles in Reading and Math450 points possible for 7th grade grades50 additional points available for living in the attendance area of the

school to which you apply. Top scoring students are granted admissionMay receive multiple offers.

International baccalaureate point system breakdown

Schools with IB Programmes• 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

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http://cpsoae.org/IB_cutoff_scores_2015-2016.pdf

IB programme cut-off scores 2015-2016

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Magnet Schools and Special Programs Magnet schools (6) and programs (2)

Examples – science, fine & performing arts, technology, etc.One application – can apply up to eight programsNo Magnet TestingIndividual requirements for admissionCan apply onlineFor most magnet programs, students are selected through

computerized lottery IF they meet requirements for the program. There IS sibling preference. Two exceptionsSenn Fine Arts – audition and/or portfolioVon Steuben Scholars – grades (minimum GPA of 3.0), test

scores (60th percentile in reading & math), essay, and teacher recommendations.

Magnet Schools and Special Programs

Magnet Schools Disney II High School

Entry in 7th & 9th grade Von Steuben Metropolitan

Scholars (see requirements previous slide) & ScienceBoth programs have special requirements and paper application,

visit www.vonsteuben.org

Special Programs that are not Magnets Lincoln Park – Double honors and Fine & Performing Arts

(separate paper app), www.lincolnparkhs.org Lake View HS – outside attendance area Alcott HS

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• 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.

Charter/contract schools

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• Special academies located in neighborhood high schools focusing on specific skills. Included in online application system.

College/career academy program description (CTE & CCA)

Agricultural Education Digital Media

Architectural Design Education – Early Childhood

Automotive Technology Education – Teaching

Broadcast Technology Health – Allied Health

Business Construction Health – Medical Asst.

Cosmetology Health – Medical Careers

Culinary and Hospitality Information Technology

Design IT – Cisco Networking

Law and Public Safety IT – Game Programming

Logistics Pre-engineering

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Schools housing college/career academies

• Austin Business & Entrepreneurship 

• Austin Polytechnical• Crane• Curie • Dunbar • Fenger• Hancock • Harlan• Harper• Jones

• Juarez• Julian• Manley• Marshall• Mather• Richards• Roosevelt• Schurz• South Shore• Sullivan• Wells• Westinghouse (separate app)

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Military Academies Application same as the selective enrollment Requirements:

◦ Combined percentile in Reading and Math 48 or above◦ Must attend one information session. At this session, students will

be asked to: Fill out a motivation and perseverance questionnaire Answer two essay questions Sign a statement of commitment

Please welcome Chicago schools expert Grace Sawin!

www.chischoolgps.com Visit schools (calendar on website) Keep an open mind Spread your net wide

◦ Can get multiple offers across application types

Hidden Gems

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Applications specific to each school For more info, see: http://schools.archchicago.org/ Entrance Exam:

Arrive on time with $25, pencil and calculatorCan only test at one school, second Saturday in JanuaryThe school you test at is the only school to which you can apply for

academic financial aid Important to shadow ahead of time to find out which one is your top

choice. Contact schools of interest directly

Parochial Schools (Catholic)

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Illinois Math & Science Academy (Public state-run school, but non-CPS. Visit website for details: www.imsa.edu )

Area independent schools: Francis ParkerLatinLab School

Each school has own application process Must take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). For more

info, see: http://erblearn.org/parents/admission/iseeRegister online & pay feeCan test at any location

Ask Ms. Khorana if interested in financial aid options

Private & Specialty Schools

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)

Please welcome Mr. Grens!!

Lake View High School

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Check calendar on www.cpsoae.org for open house dates & individual school websites

October 13, 2015◦ Northcenter High School Fair hosted by Lake View High School◦ Lake View High School, 4015 N. Ashland Avenue ◦ 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Upcoming events – high school fairs

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1. Ability to work as a team2. Ability to make decisions and solve problems3. Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work4. Ability to communicate verbally with people inside and

outside an organization5. Ability to obtain and process information6. Ability to analyze quantitative data7. Technical knowledge related to the job8. Proficiency with computer software programs9. Ability to create and/or edit written reports10. Ability to sell and influence others

http://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2013/10/11/the-10-skills-employers-most-want-in-20-something-employees/

Remember these! Top 10 skills employers say they want in order of importance.

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How to improve NOW

GRADES TEST TAKING

Complete all work, classwork, homework, and projects ON TIME and AS REQUESTED

Plan and 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 www.selectiveprep.com www.testprepchicago.com

Please come to our speaker nights hosted by Bell’s Social-Emotional Committee.◦ Plans for 3 throughout this year◦ Information will be forthcoming in the Bell Blink

and backpack mail.

More information for parents

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Mrs. Elizabeth Khorana

773-534-5152

ekkhorana@cps.edu

http://teacherweb.com/IL/AGBellSchool/MrsKhorana/apt1.aspx

For more information…