High School Articulation
Information regarding the high school articulation process
High School Articulation
Dear 8th Grade Students, Parents/Guardians:
Eighth grade represents a transition and it can be very difficult for some students. An impersonal and more grade-oriented and competitive environment awaits young adolescents as they enter the 9th grade. They find they have more choices with their curricular and extra-curricular activities. Because of the greater diversity of teachers and peers, they tend to develop lower self-esteem and a greater need for peer relationships. A student who is not prepared for this environment could very easily "slip through" the cracks leading to extremes such as failure and drop out. Students may have many fears about the differences between elementary and high school. It is important that we discuss ways which students can be successful in eighth grade as well as in their transition. Parents should be involved in this transition process. This is a critical time for young adolescents and your support is necessary for a successful transition.
The following events were designed to help students in this process:
High School Articulation Activities
September
October
October 3rd@ 9am is the first day students can apply online
Students will begin scheduling testing appointments and information sessions at IB and Military Academies. Auditions will be scheduled at Performing Arts Magnet programs.
High School guides are available online at cps.oae.org
The goal is to have 100% of students eligible for selective enrollment to sign up for a test date prior to the end of November.
Students should begin attending Open House Dates at High Schools
Upcoming Dates:
Noble Network of Charter Schools
There is now a single application online to apply to all Noble Schools.
Noble High School Fairs
Saturday October 8, 2016 @ UIC Student Center East (750 S. Halsted) from 10AM-3PM
Saturday October 15, 2016@ Gary Comer Youth Center from 10AM-3PM
(Live DJ prizes, student performances and more)
Questions: contact (773) 278-6895
Simeon Open House
October 21, 2016
8147 S. Vincennes @ 9:00 am
October Events
October 27th - High School Fair 2:00-3:30
October 28th - Corliss HIgh School Tour (10-1)
October 29th - After School All Stars Event
Online Resources for Additional Information
Choose Your Future
http://www.chooseyourfuture.org
Chicago Public Schools website
http://www.cps.edu/
International Baccalaureate (IB)
http://cpsmagnet.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=87448&type=d&termREC_I…
Military Academies and JROTC
http://www.chicagojrotc.com/
Selective Enrollment Schools
http://www.cps.edu/oae
Key Dates:
Oct 3: Options for Knowledge application period opens
Application period closes on December 9th
Selective Enrollment Exam Dates;
December 17, 2016
January 21, 2017
January 28, 2017
February 4, 2017
Exams will be at King, Lane, Lindblom, Westinghouse and Whitney Young