Selective Enrollment Applications Due December 12th

CPS website:

http://cps.edu/Programs/Academic_and_enrichment/SelectiveEnrollment/Pages/Academiccenters.aspx

Academic Centers

The Academic Centers offer an accelerated program for students in grades seven and eight. The programs are housed in seven high schools: (Harlan High School, Kenwood Academy, Lane Tech High School, Lindblom Math and Science Academy, Morgan Park High School, Taft High School and Whitney Young Magnet High School). Admissions testing is required. After the application deadline, applicants will be contacted regarding testing time, date, and location. Apply now.

Goals

• Encourage parents and provides resources to develop and support children

• Provide an academically challenging environment

• Enlist strategies to enable students to fully utilize their abilities

• Encourage the intellectual, creative, artistic and leadership skills of students

Program benefits

• Provide an accelerated curriculum

• Enable students to earn high school credits while in elementary school

• Maximize student potential

Application process

To apply to an Academic Center, apply online at www.apply.cps.edu or fill out a Selective Enrollment Elementary Schools (SEES) application at www.cpsoae.org – click 'Apply' and 'Application Materials.

Application deadline

The deadline for submitting applications for the 2014-2015 school year is Dec. 13, 2013.

Resources

Learn more about some of the schools that offer this academic program:

Harlan High School

Kenwood Academy

Lane Tech High School

Lindblom Math and Science Academy

Morgan Park High School

Taft High School

Whitney Young Magnet High School

Contact the Office of Access and Enrollment at (773) 553-2060 for more information.