Columbus Elementary School High School Parent Meeting October 9, 2014.
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Transcript of Columbus Elementary School High School Parent Meeting October 9, 2014.
Columbus Elementary School
High School Parent Meeting
October 9, 2014
Applications can be completed by paper or on online All 8th grade students received an eligibility letter
letting you know what programs they can apply for, this letter also has a PIN number that allows you to complete online applications
Every 8th grade student received an OAE High School Guide
There are several different programs students can apply for, each has their own application requirements
The deadline for submitting all high school applications is: December 12th
High School Application Process
NWEA percentiles are now used to determine eligibility instead of ISAT stanines
Students with 504 plans now have the same eligibility requirements as general education students (in previous years, they had the same as special education students)
Students with 504 plans will still be provided with their testing accommodations
Due to NWEA percentiles being new in the eligibility process this year, students were given the opportunity to re-take one part of both of the NWEA, if a student’s parent signed the permission slip to re-take the NWEA, their FALL of 8th grade scores will override their 7th grade scores
New for This Year…
Offers College Preparatory curriculum Includes rigorous academic content and hands-on
experiences Students learn skills that are transferrable to anything
in life (public speaking, technology…) Earn certifications, to work while in college Opportunity to earn college credits CPS CTE students have higher college enrollment than
other districts with CTE programsRequirements/Applications
Most programs do not have a minimum percentile requirement (except selective programs, such as Jones)
Chosen through lottery CTE Application Can be accepted to more than one program
CTE – College and Career Academies
Provides academically advanced students with a challenging and enriched college preparatory experience
Offers Honors and AP courses Students are expected to be self-driven, highly engaged and
capable of developing critical thinking and analytical skills
Requirements /Application Must score in the 24th percentile on the 7th Grade NWEA for
both reading and math Looks at 7th Grade grades Entrance Exam (4 sections: reading comprehension,
vocabulary, grammar, math word problems {calculators are not allowed})
Based on 900 point system (300 from 7th grade grades, 300 from 7th grade NWEA scores and 300 from exam score)
Selective Enrollment High Schools
Socio-economic factors are considered Students are divided into 4 Tiers based on socio-economic
factors. The first 30% of acceptances are based solely on
scores The remaining 70% is divide equally among the 4 Tiers There is NO sibling preference SEHS Application is combined with the Military
Academy Application
Selective Enrollment cont.
College preparatory program that is focused on the leadership skills that help students go on to college or the career of their choice
Not looking for the highest scoring students, but focuses on the growth that the students will make during their 4 years of high school
Does not force/encourage going into the military Not for reform Very culturally diverse schools Average students commute is 45 minutes
Requirements/Application Military/SEHS combined application All students are required to attend an informational session at a
Military Academy where they will answer a questionnaire that will assess motivation and perseverance and answer essay questions (information sessions may be attended before application is completed)
New this year: Students can apply if they have a combined 7th Grade NWEA percentile of 48
Military Academies
Students are given points based on a 500 point scale: 100 points for 7th grade grades 100 points for 7th grade NWEA scores 100 points for the essay (completed at the
informational session) 200 points for the 2 part assessment (completed at
the informational session)
Military Academies Cont.
Aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect
CPS IB students stay in college longer and perform better than any other CPS students
The most rigorous academic program in the world
Requirements/Application Students will be required to attend one informational session
(can schedule online) 7th Grade NWEA percentile of 24 in reading and math Students with an IEP and bilingual students must have a
combined NWEA percentile of 48 Minimum of 2.5 GPA Students residing in the school’s attendance area will receive
an additional 50 points Each school sets their own cut off scores for admission
International Baccalaureate (I.B.)
Focuses it’s curriculum on one particular subject area 8 Schools
Curie Fine and Performing Arts Chicago High School for the Agricultural Sciences Michelle Clark STEM Program (IT) Harlan Pre-engineering Senn Fine and Performing Arts Von Steuben Scholars and Science (requires a percentile of 60 in
reading and math) Disney II Magnet (Fine Arts and Technology) RTC Medical Preparatory High School (old Crane)
If applying to a fine and performing arts program, be prepared for an audition and/or to show a portfolio
If applying to a medical or science program, be prepared to write an essay and provide recommendations
Magnet Schools
Requirements/Application Magnet High Schools and Programs
Application Must have a percentile of 24 in reading and
math (some require in science also) Tiered socio-economic process also used There are waitlists managed by individual
schools
Magnet Schools cont.
If you are interested in applying to other schools/programs, you will need to call the school directly or visit the school’s website for individual applications.
For example: Lake View, Alcott, Lincoln Park (has both I.B. and separate application)
Each school also has it’s own eligibility and acceptance requirements
Open Enrollment
Schools that are independently operated by community organizations, foundations and universities. They are approved by the Board of Education but operate independently from the Board and each other
Are held accountable by the board for high student achievement
Curriculum, schedules and calendars differ from each other
Contact schools individually for applications Admission is determined through random lottery
Charter Schools
Most require students to take an entrance exam in January
All are tuition-based Contact schools directly for financial assistance
and individual scholarships Daniel Murphy Scholarship – Offers scholarship
assistance and educational support Applications can be found on the website:
www.dmsf.org Due October 24th
Private Schools
December 12th – All high school applications are due All students will be notified of their test dates by
January 31st; if you have not received your date by then and have not scheduled it yourself online, contact the Office of Access and Enrollment immediately
Notification letters for each program you applied to will be mailed to your house by March 20th
You will have only about 2 weeks to respond to the school/program of your choice, please pay close attention to the date on each acceptance letter
Important Dates
When deciding on what school/program is right for you consider: Academic programs offered Location/Transportation Athletics Clubs Supports within the school How do you feel when you’re in the school Size
Visit as many schools as you can, as often as possible Open Houses Athletic Events Plays/Art shows… Explore their websites When you are visiting a school, as questions
Important Information
Apply online if possible, you will receive a confirmation when your application is received.
If you include your email on your paper application, you will receive an email confirmation
If you use paper applications, please remember to have a parent’s signature on each application
Be aware that schools may ask for recommendations Talk to Ms. Pietruszka
If you need help exploring high schools Need help filling out applications If you need help applying online For General High School questions
Important Information
How do you feel comfortable going to and from school every day? Parent drives Car pool CTA Metra
Transportation
Contact Ms. Pietruszka with any questions: [email protected]
8th grade parents, remember to sign up for an individual session with Ms. Pietruszka
Check the Counselor’s Corner on the Columbus website
Don’t forget to go to Open Houses, Athletic Events, Plays, any opportunity to visit High Schools
Good Luck and Have a Great Year!!!
Thank you for coming!!!