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Introduction to CPS High Schools
Introduction to CPS High Schools
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Which school is tuition free?
St. Ignatius
Loyola Academy
Noble Street Schools
De LaSalle
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Which option is an eligibility requirement for Selective schools?
A's, B's and one C
A's and B's
>70th percentile on standardized tests
High executive function skills
3
Practicing a second language (or more!) can be useful in a future career.
False
True
4
Which option is an eligibility requirement for Highly Selective schools?
A's and B's
High executive function skills
<70th percentile on standardized tests
>70th percentile on standardized tests
5
What information can you find on the GoCPS website?
one application process
information about public schools
information about boarding schools
calendar of events
6
What are the 3 Tiers for CPS high schools?
Highly Selective, Selective, Flexible
Independent, Catholic, Highly Selective
Selective, Boarding, Catholic
Flexible, Independent, Selective
7
What's important to remember about boarding school admissions?
strong test scores
any grades
A's and B's
intensive application and interview
8
If you have 2-A's, and 2-B's, what is your GPA?
4.0
5000
3.0
3.5
9
Which grade level do high schools care most about?
5th grade
8th grade
7th grade
6th grade
10
Which type of high school requires a separate exam?
Selective enrollment high schools
IB
Neighborhood schools
Magnet schools
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Public high schools are free to attend?
false
true
12
A _ school has few elegibility requirements, competitive & academically rigorous.
Flexible
Selective
Catholic
Highly Selective
13
In order to apply to a CPS high school, I need to take the NWEA Test?
NO
YES
14
Private school are free to attend?
TRUE
FALSE
15
What are some things that you should consider when selecting a high school?
Transportation, Test Scores, Grades, Recommendation Letters
Grades, Sports, Recommendation Letters, Test Scores
Grades, Personality, Test Scores, Transportation
Grades and Test Scores
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What are your next steps for this year?
aim for A's and B's
complete ALL homework assignments
be at school everyday
research high school options
17
If your report card shows final averages of 92, 95, 88, 76, 71, and 60, what is your GPA?
2.5
3.0
2.0
80.33
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Which option is an eligibility requirement for Flexible schools?
>70th percentile on standardized tests
High executive function skills
any grades
<75th percentile on standardized tests
19
What is the minimum GPA you need to maintain to be a student-athlete in high school?
3.50
1.75
4.00
2.00
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This important number averages your grades from all of your classes.
GPA
ACT
Mode
Median
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Eligibility requirements are used to determine whether you can apply to...
Selective schools
Highly Selective schools
neighborhood high school
Flexible schools
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How many points do you get for an A when calculating GPA?
2
4
0
3
23
How many year long credits of Science do you need to take in high school?
3.5 years
2 years
3 years
4 years
24
How many points do you get for a C when calculating GPA?
3
2
1
0
25
Teachers include the following information in your recommendation letters...
personality
behavior
extra-curricular activities
executive function skills
26
How many year long credits of History do you need to take in high school?
3 years
4 years
3.5 years
2.5 years
27
How many year long credits of English do you need to take in high school?
.5 year
4 years
1 year
3 years
28
Which school requires an audition as a part of the application process?
Chi Arts
Lane Tech
Marine Academy
Curie High School
29
What is a "best-fit" high school?
the same high school my parents attended
the high school that meets most of my needs
the same high school my cousin attends
the same high school my BFF attends
30
Why should you make the best grades you can in school?
I want to be better than my little brother
Parents pay me
Mom makes me
More choices in the future
31
A _ school has strict eligibility requirements, extremely competitive & academically rigorous.
Highly Selective
Catholic
Flexible
Selective
32
What is a charter school?
A type of military school
Charges tuition
Publicly funded
I don't know
33
Scholarships generally require the following criteria...
high executive function skills
financial need
any grades
34
What option does NOT determine your acceptance into a high school?
Recommendation letters
Your good looks
7th-grade Standardized Test Scores
7th-grade Grades
35
How many year long credits of Math do you need to take in high school?
4 years
.5 year
1 year
3 years
36
The ___ is a collection of charter schools in Chicago.
Private High School
Public High School
College Persistence Office
Noble Network
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If you have 3-A's, 2-B's, and 1-C, what is your GPA?
3.2
3.5
3.0
3.33
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What does G.P.A. stand for?
Grand Point Age
Grade Point Average
Guard Port Authority
Grade Point Avenger
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How many points do you get for an F when calculating GPA?
2
1
1.5
0
40
What is tuition?
money that goes into the bank
money that the school pays you
money that you pay to attend school
money that you receive from an organization
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Which program is NOT a private school option?
Charter
Catholic
Independent
Boarding
42
Are scholarships available for private schools?
YES
NO
43
A _ school has few or no requirements, somewhat competitive & can be academically rigorous.
Flexible
Selective
Catholic
Highly Selective
44
Which program is NOT a public school option?
Independent
Charter
SEHS
IB
45
How will the CP Office support you this year?
finances
reading
high school and college admissions
high school admissions
46
Who looks at your GPA to make decisions about you?
All of the above
Employers
Colleges
Scholarship Boards
47
How many points do you get for a B when calculating GPA?
3
1
2
4
