beaubien high school presentation 2015 process overview
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“Good Fit” 7 th 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 challengingTRANSCRIPT
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- [email protected] 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