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All Chicago students can attend the general education program at their neighborhood school (based on their address). Students can also apply to any open enrollment program in the city. Learn about the academic programs available at this school, application and eligibility requirements, and how students are selected for open seats. To learn more about open enrollment programs, visit GoCPS.

Programs and Requirements

Overview
Ages	4
School Day	CPS Full Day PreSchool
Availability	Full/Waitlist
Application Opens	Open

Overview
Grades Served	Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
Details	This program provides a comprehensive general education curriculum across all core academic subjects, with a focus on Fine & Performing Arts as an enriching complement to the standard coursework. Arts teachers in Fine & Performing Arts schools work with students and other classroom teachers to provide intensive and integrated instruction in the arts. Students are exposed to various arts opportunities and environments, and have the opportunity to learn and grow in multiple art forms: dance, drama, media arts, music, and/or visual arts.

Overview

Grades Served

Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

Details

This program provides a comprehensive general education curriculum across all core academic subjects, with a focus on Fine & Performing Arts as an enriching complement to the standard coursework. Arts teachers in Fine & Performing Arts schools work with students and other classroom teachers to provide intensive and integrated instruction in the arts. Students are exposed to various arts opportunities and environments, and have the opportunity to learn and grow in multiple art forms: dance, drama, media arts, music, and/or visual arts.

Application and Selection Details
Selection Type	Applicants are selected by random computerized lottery. If the program has priority groups, students in those groups are selected in the order listed.
Minimum GPA Requirement	N/A
Queue Priorities	Sibling Preference,Staff Priority,General Note: This program provides a comprehensive general education curriculum across all core academic subjects, with a focus on Fine & Performing Arts as an enriching complement to the standard coursework. Arts teachers in Fine & Performing Arts schools work with students and other classroom teachers to provide intensive and integrated instruction in the arts. Students are exposed to various arts opportunities and environments, and have the opportunity to learn and grow in multiple art forms: dance, drama, media arts, music, and/or visual arts.

Previous Application Cycle Data
Number of Applicants	459
Number of Offers	30

Overview
Grades Served	1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade
Details	Regional Gifted Centers provide an accelerated instructional program that places an emphasis on thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, and creativity. Students in Gifted programs typically receive instruction that is one to two grades above grade level.

Application and Selection Details
Additional Screening	Regional Gifted Centers Test
Minimum GPA Requirement	N/A
Queue Priorities	General Note: Regional Gifted Centers provide an accelerated instructional program that places an emphasis on thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, and creativity. Students in Gifted programs typically receive instruction that is one to two grades above grade level.

Previous Application Cycle Data
Number of Applicants	252
Number of Offers	6

Overview
Grades Served	5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
Details	Regional Gifted Centers provide an accelerated instructional program that places an emphasis on thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, and creativity. Students in Gifted programs typically receive instruction that is one to two grades above grade level.

Application and Selection Details
Additional Screening	Regional Gifted Centers Test
Minimum GPA Requirement	3.00
Queue Priorities	General Note: Regional Gifted Centers provide an accelerated instructional program that places an emphasis on thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, and creativity. Students in Gifted programs typically receive instruction that is one to two grades above grade level.

Previous Application Cycle Data
Number of Applicants	156
Number of Offers	8

Overview
Grades Served	Kindergarten
Details	Regional Gifted Centers provide an accelerated instructional program that places an emphasis on thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, and creativity. Students in Gifted programs typically receive instruction that is one to two grades above grade level.

Application and Selection Details
Additional Screening	Regional Gifted Centers Test
Minimum GPA Requirement	N/A
Queue Priorities	Rank,Tier Note: Regional Gifted Centers provide an accelerated instructional program that places an emphasis on thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, and creativity. Students in Gifted programs typically receive instruction that is one to two grades above grade level.

Previous Application Cycle Data
Number of Applicants	861
Number of Offers	25