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STEP UP to HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM: The Chicago Public Schools is offering the 2004 Step Up to High School program this summer to graduating Eighth Grade students. The two-part program will give you valuable education and work-related skills. Read more about this program at: http://www.cps.k12.il.us/ohsp/SU.html Health Requirements: Students entering school for the first time, or those entering kindergarten or first, fifth- and ninth-grades, must have current medical exams and all required immunizations. Those entering preschool must also have medical exams within one year and lead screenings. Learn more about CPS Immunizations/Medical Requirements, Vision and Hearing Screenings. Lunch Programs: The Chicago Public Schools participate in the National
School Lunch and National School Breakfast programs, serving nutritious
meals each school day. Some students are eligible for free and reduced-price
lunches. Learn more about these
School Lunch Programs. Enrollment: How do you enroll your child in the Chicago Public
Schools? As a Chicago resident, you have many choices about which school
your child attends. CPS offers a variety of programs that appeal
to students' interests and talents. See Board Policy on Enrollment and
Transfer of Students in the CPS at: http://policy.cps.k12.il.us/documents/702.1.pdf Elementary students can attend their neighborhood school without applying. They also can apply to any magnet school or program. Neighborhood schools that offer magnet programs may require applications for particular programs. For example, Pritzker Elementary accepts all attendance-area students and is also a Regional Gifted Center. Although attendance-area students can enroll in the school without applying, they must apply to the gifted program. High School Students in Chicago can apply to the high school of their choice, whether or not it's an magnet school or program. They can also attend their neighborhood school without applying. Chicago offers a variety of schools and programs, so it's a good idea to start the selection process early. Neighborhood Schools CPS was built on the concept of the neighborhood school, and your neighborhood school is often the best choice for you. These schools offer a variety of programs, which you can learn about by calling or visiting the school. Neighborhood schools traditionally have close community links and offer many opportunities for parent involvement, such as fundraisers, classroom volunteering, and Local School Councils. There are more than 300 magnet schools and programs to which all students living in Chicago can apply. These schools and programs are designed to spark children's interest in specialized curricula. CPS encourages parents to explore these programs with their children and apply to schools that match their talents, interests, and needs. Controlled Enrollment Some neighborhood schools are filled to capacity and fall under a controlled enrollment policy. These schools can only enroll the following students:
In the event that your neighborhood school is a controlled enrollment school, your child can attend:
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