Parent Information Session
for 2016-2017 entry
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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
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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 Character
◦ by Paul Tough
Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child
◦ by John Gottman and Daniel Goleman
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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
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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 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
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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
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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 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.
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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
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Brooks
Jones
King
Lane Tech
Lindblom
Northside
Payton
South Shore
Westinghouse
Whitney Young
Hancock
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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 (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
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http://cpsoae.org/SEHS%20Cutoff%20Scores%
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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
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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. Can attend
at any school, even if you have not applied there
 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 area of the
school to which you apply.
 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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Kennedy*
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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http://cpsoae.org/IB_cutoff_scores_20152016.pdf
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Magnet schools (6) and programs (2)
 Examples – science, fine & performing arts, technology, 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 (minimum GPA of 3.0), test
scores (60th percentile in reading & math), essay, and teacher
recommendations.
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Magnet Schools
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Disney II High School
 Entry in 7th & 9th grade
Von Steuben Metropolitan
 Scholars (see requirements previous slide) & Science
 Both programs have special requirements and paper application,
visit www.vonsteuben.org
Special Programs that are not Magnets
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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.
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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 – Game Programming
Logistics
Pre-engineering
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Austin Business &
Entrepreneurship
Austin Polytechnical
Crane
Curie
Dunbar
Fenger
Hancock
Harlan
Harper
Jones
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Juarez
Julian
Manley
Marshall
Mather
Richards
Roosevelt
Schurz
South Shore
Sullivan
Wells
Westinghouse (separate app)
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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. 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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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
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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, second Saturday in January
 The 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
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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
Ask Ms. Khorana if interested in financial aid options
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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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Please welcome Mr. Grens!!
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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
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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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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
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
www.testprepchicago.com
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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.
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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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