High School Terminology

A GPA that includes all course grades a student has received over any given period of time.

These 11 schools provide a challenging college prep experience & a rigorous curriculum with mainly honors & AP courses.

A college admissions test used to measure a high school student's academic readiness for college.

A class not required for graduation, but can be taken based on students' personal interests and can still earn credits.

Classes that prepare students for college. Students can earn college credits if they pass their final AP course.

This program teaches leadership and character development and utilizes various components of the military model.

Through this, students take college courses while in high school, earning both high school and college credit.

School where students wear uniforms & operate in a structured environment taking part in leadership & character building

A set of criteria that is necessary to complete in order for a student to graduate (e.g., courses, credits, volunteer).

A number attached to courses a student passes. Credits directly relate to graduation requirements in high school.

When a high school Freshman earns at least 5 full-year course credits and no more than one semester F in a core course.

The rate at which CPS students graduate from high school within 4 years.

Graduates from this program are culturally and internationally aware, open-minded, and confident in another language

Online platform where students can apply to high school

A number representing the average of a students' cumulative (total) grades over a period of time.

Programs that encourage students’ creative & artistic expression, & develop their interest in art, music, dance, & drama

Area of academic study a student focuses on to earn their degree based on individual interest in preparation for a job

An activity a student participates in outside of regular academic hours (ex: club, theater, sport, job, internship).

A two or four year school where students can earn a degree or certificate of training for a specific occupation.

In these academies, students can participate in hands-on training experiences in their chosen industry.