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Hello!
Hello!
Welcome back to a new school year! I hope everyone was able to recharge this Summer and is ready to tackle our first quarter doing remote learning.
As we navigate through this challenging, confusing, and unpredictable time I wanted to share some resources that may be helpful for your families at home. Personally, as a parent of three young kids, and as a school counselor, I have found some of these to be handy to use at home. A few things to keep in mind when talking to your child about our current state:
remain calm and reassuring
make yourself available ( they may need some extra time to process, talk, and just know that you are there for them)
monitor television viewing and social media
maintain a normal schedule to the extent possible
be honest and accurate
know the symptoms of COVID-19
We know that this learning experience is going to have its ups and downs. Please keep in mind that I am here to partner with you and your family and support you as you see fit. The best way to reach me is via email and I will get back to you as quickly as possible to determine the best way to meet/communicate. My email is: lmconnors@cps.edu
-Lisa Chesebro
Families, please utilize the Go CPS website to access any information about the high school admissions process.
Families, please utilize the Go CPS website to access any information about the high school admissions process.
Revised criteria for high school admissions and academic centers (As of August 31, 2020- per CPS Policy)
Because assessment and grading policies were impacted last year due to COVID-19, we are updating our criteria for admission to high schools and academic centers.
NWEA scores
Seventh grade spring NWEA scores are used in the application and selection processes to determine students’ eligibility in the high school selective enrollment process, in addition to the enrollment process of over 100 academic programs, including International Baccalaureate (IB). For sixth graders applying to academic centers for seventh grade, fifth grade spring NWEA scores are used.
Typically, students must score a minimum percentile of 24 on both their spring reading and math NWEA exams in the year prior to applying (i.e., seventh grade spring scores for high school programs). Students with IEPs and English learners must have a combined percentile of 48, but do not need to achieve the 24th percentile on each exam.
To determine eligibility for students applying for high school admission for the fall of 2021, CPS will consider students’ highest NWEA scores from any of the following prior administrations:
Winter 2019
Fall 2019
Spring 2019
Grades
For the 2020–21 high school admission process , the district will use the highest scores of either their final grades or the average of their first and second quarter grades.
Selective Enrollment Exam
CPS plans to administer this exam in person as scheduled during the winter of SY2020–21 with proper health and safety protocols in place. The dates of the selective enrollment exam will be announced in the fall.
Attendance
Because attendance was not tracked during remote learning in the spring, attendance will not be used as an admissions criteria for the fall of 2021.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Information Sessions
In light of the transition to remote learning, these information sessions will not be required for the SY2020–21 application process.
Auditions
Auditions for students applying to fine and performing arts programs will be conducted remotely. Auditions vary depending upon the program; school staff will have additional information about auditions and how they will be conducted in the fall.
Selective Enrollment Elementary School Testing
Testing for selective enrollment elementary school programs including gifted and classical programs will also be administered in person during the winter of SY2020-21 with proper health and safety protocols in place. The dates of these exams will be announced in the fall.
Remote tours, information sessions, open houses and other events
Learning about school options by attending tours, open houses, and other events is an important part of choosing the right fit for your child. With students starting the school year learning at home and the continued need for social distancing, schools will conduct events and tours remotely. Event details will be posted on go.cps.edu as we receive information from schools, as well as individual school websites.
Activities to do at home to promote social/emotional wellbeing (includes videos, lessons, activities, and articles)
Activities to do at home to promote social/emotional wellbeing (includes videos, lessons, activities, and articles)
Children's books to support race and racism:
TelePlay Supplementary Workbook (1) (2).pdf<------- Be sure to check out the link on the left, there are a lot of reflection sheets for students to complete.
---------->Lurie Children's Hospital Resources ( a TON of great information to utilize at home)
Families- If you are looking for tips on internet safety to go over with your child(ren), be sure to take a look at the following site. The content is broken down by grade level.
Calming Activities:
Calming Activities:
Mindfulness Choice Board - Free Download on Teachers Pay Teachers from Mindful Counselor Molly
SEL Scavenger Hunt.pdfThirty things kids can do for social-emotional health.docxPage updated
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