You will need to set up your account on the GoCPS portal in order to apply to any public school in Chicago.
Go to go.cps.edu
In the top right corner, click “Log in”
Parent/Guardian will need to “Create an Account” with username and password.
Do NOT use the student’s Acero email address
Remember to make a password you will remember!
Add family information
Add Activation code
Go to go.cps.edu
In the top right corner, click “Log in”
Parent/Guardian will need to use their existing account (username and password).
Do NOT use the student’s Acero email address
Remember to make a password you will remember! GoCPS Help Desk can only help reset your account.
Add YOUR new Activation code