Parent Information Session
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Top 10 skills employers want in new hires
Recommended titles
Updates for 2014-15
Resources
Admission criteria
Types of high schools
Online application procedures
Selective enrollment
International baccalaureate (including MYP for all)
Magnet programs
Charter/contract schools
College/career academies
Catholic/private schools
Financial aid options
Skills & tips for success
Ms. Khorana’s contact information
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Ability to work as a team
Ability to make decisions and solve problems
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work
Ability to communicate verbally with people inside and
outside an organization
Ability to obtain and process information
Ability to analyze quantitative data
Technical knowledge related to the job
Proficiency with computer software programs
Ability to create and/or edit written reports
Ability to sell and influence others
http://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2013/10/11/the-10-skills-employers-most-want-in-20something-employees/
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Mindset
◦ by Carol Dweck
How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power
of Characher
◦ by Paul Tough
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Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child
◦ by John Gottman and Daniel Goleman
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You did receive a eligibility report this fall containing:
• 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
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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 October or
November, you will receive your results prior to the application
deadline (within 3 weeks of test date).
Application due date is December 12, 2014
Notification letters will be mailed late February 2015 for any program
overseen by the Office of Access & Enrollment
CPS high school online searchable guide:
• http://cps.edu/highschooldirectory
Open house dates: cpsoae.org>Show calendar (lower right side
of home page under events)
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Office of Access and Enrollment
• www.cpsoae.org
• 773-553-2060
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Choose Your Future
• www.chooseyourfuture.org
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Mrs. Khorana’s webpage
• http://teacherweb.com/IL/AGBellSchool/MrsKhorana/apt1.aspx
• Also available from the Bell website. Click on “Counselor
Resources”
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Go to https://apply.cps.edu/
Pin number will be 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 varies by program.
You Tube video to demonstrate process at
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www.cpsoae.org>hs info>video presentation
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Selective enrollment high schools
Magnet programs
IB Programs
Military Academies
CTE (College/Career Academies)
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If your student’s application requires a supporting document, you
may still apply online.
• Send support document to OAE, 125 S. Clark, 10th Floor,
Chicago, IL 60603 OR
• Provide to Mrs. Khorana for sending via district mail
Supporting documents include:
• Out of district 7th grade transcripts
• Out of district standardized test scores.
After system is updated, the student will be eligible for programs.
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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)
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Brooks
Jones
King
Lane Tech
Lindblom
North Side
Payton
South Shore
Westinghouse
Whitney Young
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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
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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 Rubric
 http://www.cpsoae.org/Scoring%20Rubric%20-%20Selective%20Enrollment%20HS_2014.pdf
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First Round
 Two ranking lists generated based on students’ point totals– pure
rank order and tier plus rank order.
First 30% of seats at each school given to top ranked students on
pure rank order list
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 cpsoae.org>news>What is a tier?>Determine
your tier. Must use primary address to apply.
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School
Students
Accepted
Avg.
Score –
Rank
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Avg.
Score
Tier 1
Avg.
Score
Tier 2
Avg.
Score
Tier 3
Avg.
Score
Tier 4
Brooks
335
786.8
669.3
696.9
721.2
718.1
Jones
390
872.9
796.3
814.0
832.3
854.4
Lane
1275
842.0
719.4
755.4
789.6
805.6
Payton
230
892.4
839.2
840.3
863.9
876.8
Westinghouse
600
755.3
666.1
686.0
683.4
674.1
King
491
669.8
597.6
598.3
600.4
599.5
Northside
280
890.9
808.5
836.4
864.4
872.4
Young
389
874.4
808.3
813.0
834.8
848.8
Lindblom
300
765.7
668.1
694.3
696.6
701.9
South Shore
170
648.3
588.4
589.2
593.9
588.0
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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
You can only apply to one school through this process, and you
must have applied to that school during the original process
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International baccalaureate (IB)
 One application for all IB schools. Apply up to 6 schools.
 Must attend one information session – may schedule online.
 Each school sets its own cut score to determine eligibility for its
information session. For example, Lincoln Park was 840 and Amundsen
was 500.
 2.5 minimum GPA requirement
 Must 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.
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IB Point System
 900 points possible
 450 points possible for 7th grade NWEA percentiles in Reading and Math
 450 points possible for 7th grade grades
 50 additional points available for living in the attendance are of the
school to which you apply. Points awarded after attending the information
session.
 Top scoring students are granted admission
 May receive multiple offers.
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Amundsen
Back of the Yards*
Bogan*
Bronzeville Academy*
Clemente*
Curie
Farragut*
Hubbard
Hyde Park*
Juarez
Kelly
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Lincoln Park*
Morgan Park
Ogden International*
Prosser
Schurz*
Senn*
South Shore Intntl
Steinmetz
Taft*
Washington
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*Indicates MYP for all for
neighborhood students
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Magnet schools and programs
 Examples – STEM, science, fine arts, etc.
 One application – can apply up to eight programs
 No Magnet Testing
 Individual requirements for admission
 Can apply online
 For most magnet programs, students are selected through
computerized lottery IF they meet requirements for the program.
There IS sibling preference. Two exceptions
 Senn Fine Arts – audition and/or portfolio
 Von Steuben Scholars – grades, test scores (24th percentile in
reading & math), essay, and teacher recommendations.
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Special Programs that are not Magnets
 Lincoln Park – Double honors and fine and performing arts
(separate paper app), www.lincolnparkhs.org
 Von Steuben
 Scholars
 Science
 Both programs have special requirements and paper application,
visit www.vonsteuben.org
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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.
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Special academies located in neighborhood high schools focusing
on specific skills. Included in online application system.
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 – Database Programming
Logistics
Pre-engineering
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Austin Business &
Entrepreneurship
Austin Polytechnical
Crane
Curie
Dunbar
Fenger
Harlan
Harper
Jones
Juarez
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Julian
Manley
Marshall
Mather
Richards
Roosevelt
Schurz
South Shore
Sullivan
Wells
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Application same as the selective enrollment
Requirements:
◦ Combined percentile in Reading and Math 48 or above
◦ Must attend one information session (in lieu of interview from
previous years). At this session, students will be asked to:
 Fill out a motivation and perseverance questionnaire
 Answer two essay questions
 Sign a statement of commitment
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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 calculator
 Can only test at one school
 The school you test at is the only school to which you can apply for
academic financial aide
 Important to shadow ahead of time to find out which one is your top
choice. Contact schools of interest directly
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Illinois Math & Science Academy (Public state-run school, but nonCPS. Visit website for details: www.imsa.edu )
Area independent schools:
 Francis Parker
 Latin
 Lab School
Each school has own application process
Must take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). For more
info, see: http://erblearn.org/parents/admission/isee
 Register online & pay fee
 Can test at any location
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Daniel Murphy Scholarship
 http://www.dmsf.org/
 Low income/minority
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High Sight
 http://www.highsight.org/
 Low income
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LINK Unlimited
 http://linkunlimited.org/
 African American Only
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High Jump
 http://www.highjumpchicago.
org/index.html
 Low income
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Check calendar on www.cpsoae.org for open house dates &
individual school websites
October 4 & 5, 2014
◦ Chicago School Fair hosted by Parent Power Chicago
◦ McCormick Place East Building, 2301 S. Lakeshore Drive
◦ 8:00am – 3:00pm
October 22, 2014
◦ Northcenter High School Fair hosted by Lakeview High School
◦ Lakeview High School, 4015 N. Ashland Avenue
◦ 5:00pm – 7:00pm
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Ability to work as a team
Ability to make decisions and solve problems
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work
Ability to communicate verbally with people inside and
outside an organization
Ability to obtain and process information
Ability to analyze quantitative data
Technical knowledge related to the job
Proficiency with computer software programs
Ability to create and/or edit written reports
Ability to sell and influence others
http://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2013/10/11/the-10-skills-employers-most-want-in-20something-employees/
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Self-management
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Self-awareness
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Social-awareness
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Relationship skills
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Responsible decision-making
Sound familiar???
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Complete all work, classwork,
homework, and projects ON
TIME and AS REQUESTED
Plan an prioritize your time
every single day
Participate in class
Collaborate with your work
groups
Communicate with your
teachers
TEST TAKING
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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
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October 6th
◦ Managing stress and anxiety presentation given by school
psychologist and parent Jackie Gilson for grades 7-8. Parents are
welcome to attend!
◦ 7th grade – 1:00pm, 8th grade at 2:00pm in auditorium
October 16th
◦ Online safety presentation for grades 5-8. Parents are
welcome to attend!
◦ 2:00pm in auditorium
TBD
◦ Drug and alcohol awareness presentation open to students and
parents. Communication will be sent once confirmed.
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Mrs. Elizabeth Khorana
773-534-5152
ekkhorana@cps.edu
http://teacherweb.com/IL/AGBellSchool/MrsKhorana/apt1.aspx
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