Beaubien High School Beaubien High School Presentation 2015Presentation 2015

Process Overview

Beaubien High School Beaubien High School Presentation Agenda Presentation Agenda

20152015 CPS- School Type Overview How to Apply Application components Available Resources

““Good Fit” Good Fit”

• 7th Grade Cumulative GPA• NWEA Test Scores• Learning Style• Multiple Intelligences• Career Interests• Location• Cost• Public vs. Private or Charter/Contract or Faith based• College Ready• Balanced “Social Life”• Extracurricular interests • Academically challenging

CPS Schools and the School TypeCPS Schools and the School Type

RooseveltVon SteubenRickoverLaneTAFTChiArtsCICS- NorthtownNotre Dame/ResurrectionTAFT

CTEMagnetMilitarySelective EnrollmentIBContractCharterPrivateNeighborhood

CTE- CTE- College and Career AcademiesCollege and Career Academies

Hands on learning and training in various industries.

Lottery- All students can apply.Maximum number to apply- 5 schoolsSelective- Only students who have not

repeated 8th or skipped grades 6th to 8th

Hancock and Jones- must have greater than 24th percentile, students with IEPs combined score equal or greater than 48th percentile.

MagnetMagnet

Specialty programs in the areas of fine and performing arts, engineering and agricultural sciences.

Pre-qualify with NWEA scores:- 24th percentile or higher- Diverse Learners- IEP or ELL combined Math and Reading with 48th percentile or higher

Maximum number to apply- 8 schoolsTier system (www.cpsoae.org) – “NEWS”LotterySchools with additional criteria-

Senn Fine Arts program- Admissions screening (www.sennarats.org)Von Steuben- Scholars Program (www.vonstueben.org)

MilitaryMilitary

Rigorous college preparatory curriculum, emphasis on leadership, teamwork and service.

Different branch of the military.Prequalify with NWEA scores- combined scores

Reading and Math of 48th percentile or greater.Attend ONE information sessionMaximum- 4 schoolsPoints System- totaling 500 points

Two part assessment(50 ts. each part), essay (100 pts.), 7th grade NWEA scores(150 pts) and grades (150 pts.)

IB- International BacculaureateIB- International Bacculaureate

Comprehensive and challenging pre-university recognized for high academic standards

Culturally competent leadersPre-qualify with NWEA scores and 7th grade

GPA24th percentile or higher in Reading and MathMinimum 2.5 GPADiverse Learners- combined reading and math totaling 48th percentile or greater.

Maximum- 6 schoolsInformation Session

50 additional points towards admissions criteria

Selective EnrollmentSelective Enrollment

Rigorous curriculum- mainly honors and advanced placement (AP) courses.

Testing -Pre-qualify with NWEA test scores, - 24th percentile or higher-Diverse Learners- IEP or ELL combined Math and Reading with 48th percentile or higher

Points = 900 total7th grade NWEA Scores and GPA, SE test results

Maximum- 6 schools (Ranking is important)Tier system (www.cpsoae.org – “NEWS”Principal Discretion- www.cpsoae.org

Charter/Contract SchoolsCharter/Contract Schools

Schools with a CPS affiliationPartial or significant funding source (tax dollars)May adhere to CPS student policiesMay create policies independent from CPSMay have requirements around attendance, and behaviorMay have additional costs/fees to supplement the learningMay require a uniform

ChiArts.org (Contract)Noble and CICS (Charter) Apply directly

Different deadlines and requirementsContact them early

Private/Boarding SchoolsPrivate/Boarding Schools

Non-governmental, independent, tuition based schools.-May have religious affiliation-May have a uniform policy-Requirement for on-campus living-Behavioral expectations as well as high demands academically

Apply directly -Different deadlines and requirements-Contact them early-Scholarships-Entrance Exam-Shadow Experience

CPS Neighborhood SchoolsCPS Neighborhood Schools

William Howard TAFT HS

No application required

Neighborhood program- Wall to Wall IB

Programs within- IB Diploma program, AP courses, CPD Police and Fire Department Apprenticeships, TAFT AVID, Naval JROTC, CTE- Digital Media, Entrepreneurship, IT Applications, and Education focus.

School Locator Tool- www.cps.edu

Applying for CPSApplying for CPS

New this year!!!Online system will be accessible after the 12.11.15 close date.The CPS HS guide is only available online.

October 1st application process openedElectronic or PaperOnline use requires a Pin#Schedule tests and interviewsDecember 11th application process endsOffer letters mailed in February 2016Accept an offer before March 2016

Student OrganizationStudent Organization

• Post a calendar and/or “to do” lists• Personal information- test scores, grades,

proof of applications, Student Eligibility Report

• Letters of Recommendation• Requests for records• Timeline for 8th graders and families on

Ms. Cosey’s website.

ResourcesResources

Office of Access and Enrollment- 773.553.2060www.cpsoae.eduwww.cpsapply.orgwww.cps.edu School Counseling website via Beaubien school site Contact Ms. Cosey- acosey4@cps.edu High School News- 301B School Counseling-Parent office hours on Tuesdays and Fridays

2:45-3:45 Student office hours- Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

2:15-2:45