7th and 8th Grade Timeline for Applying to High Schools
If you’re the parent of a 7th grader, high school may still seem far in the future. But if your child is planning on applying to one of Chicago Public...
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Dec
CPS Tag
03
Dec
What Makes a Good School?
In October, the state announced a new school rating system to evaluate all of the public schools in Illinois. Instead of strictly looking at how well students do on certain...
26
Aug
New this Year: Changes to the CPS High School Application Process
The new school year is upon us, and for 8th grade students and their parents, it also marks the beginning of the all-important high school selection and admissions period. While...
11
Oct
Open (Admissions) Season
Admission season is officially underway for Chicago public, private, and parochial schools. Even though 8th grade began just over a month ago, now is the time to begin planning for...
12
Sep
Why Numbers Matter
The release of Chicago Magazine’s public school rankings is a reminder of the myriad school options in Chicago. The city high school list alone includes eight selective enrollment high schools, four...