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Classical Schools 

There are four Classical Schools (Decatur, McDade, Poe and Skinner). They begin with full-day kindergarten and continue through the sixth grade, with the exception of one school that continues through the eighth grade (Skinner). Transportation is provided to students who live within designated street ranges. Apply now.

Goals

  • Provide a challenging liberal arts course of instruction
  • Establish academic coursework in mathematics, language arts, world language, and the humanities

Program benefits

  • Provide a challenging liberal arts course of instruction for students with high academic potential

Application process  

To apply to a Classical School, please fill out a GEAP application. Applications are available below:  

 

 English

 Spanish

  

Application guidelines

Do you have questions about the application process? The Options for Knowledge guide is designed to answer all your questions about the application process. It provides details about the application procedures, selection process, and admission requirements for each type of school. Guides are available below:

 

 English

PDF icon Spanish

 

Application deadline

The deadline for submitting applications for the 2009-2010 school year is Dec. 18, 2009.

Resources

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

 

Decatur

McDade

Poe

Skinner

 

Contact Academic Enhancement at (773) 553-2060 for more information.

 

 

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