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CPS is committed to keeping families informed and engaged with their school and the district  so they can effectively support their student’s education and partner with us to improve school communities for all.

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Apply for 2025-26 School Year

The application period for the 2025-26 school year is open until November 15, 2024 through GoCPS. Apply for K to 9th grade and see all the places you can go with CPS.

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Respiratory Illness Guidance

Find information about common respiratory illnesses and learn how to keep your family safe as the new school year begins.

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SchooLinks is the official college and career readiness platform for CPS students in grades 6-12. It helps students and their families create an individualized roadmap to serve each student's unique skills, interests, and goals for the future. Log in to your SchooLinks guardian account using your Aspen Parent Portal email address.

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How to Claim an Account:
SchooLinks Access for Parent/Guardians: A Step-by-Step Guide
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Aspen

The Aspen student information management system consolidates information from five data sources into a single system. Student and Parent Portals provide access to students’ grades, assignments, and attendance, among other new features, such as the ability to view and pay fees online.

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Apply to Schools at GoCPS

GoCPS is the online platform that allows families to apply to nearly every CPS school and program using one site, one application, and one deadline.

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Community Updates

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11 October 2024
End of Week Message: Changing How We Measure Success
In a letter to families, CPS CEO Pedro Martinez highlights the District's new approach to accountability.


06 October 2024
Resources and Support for Students and Staff as We Mark One Year Since Oct. 7
In a letter to families, CPS CEO Pedro Martinez provides resources to help prevent bias-based harm in our school communities.


05 October 2024
End of Week Message: A Month to Honor Our Exemplary School Leaders
In a letter to families, CPS CEO Pedro Martinez celebrates Principal Appreciation Month.


04 October 2024
A Message from CEO Martinez
In a letter to the CPS community, CPS CEO Pedro Martinez shares an important message about the Board of Education.


27 September 2024
End of Week Message: CPS Enrollment and Attendance Both on the Rise
In a letter to families, CPS CEO Pedro Martinez shares promising statistics related to attendance and enrollment.

Services and Supports

CPS partners with parents/legal guardians, families, external providers, and community organizations to remove social, emotional and physical barriers to learning and prepare students for life after high school.

Get Involved

We welcome and encourage all parents, legal guardians, and families to participate in student education and engage with school communities.

Attendance Information

Attendance matters. CPS works with parents to ensure students meet attendance expectations.

Student Protections

CPS is committed to providing a safe environment for students. Here’s how you can report concerns about sexual misconduct, harassment, and abuse.

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Report to CPS

Office of Student Protections and Title IX (OSP)
773-535-4400
OSP will work with you to hear your report, investigate, and create safety measures at school. OSP can also provide guidance on reporting to the police, or getting other supports such as counseling.

 

Office of the Inspector General (OIG)
833-TELL-CPS (833-835-5277)
The OIG investigates sexual misconduct and harassment concerns involving staff, volunteers, and other adults you meet at school.

 

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Receive Confidential Support

Chicago Rape Crisis Hotline
888-293-2080
The Rape Crisis Hotline provides survivors of sexual violence and their caregivers immediate support, crisis intervention and referrals for the city of Chicago and surrounding suburbs.

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School Profile Search

Find detailed info about a school, including programs and admissions requirements, after school activities, family support services, and school performance reports.

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See all CPS schools and neighborhood boundaries on this searchable map.

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