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Creating your GoCPS Family Account
Creating your GoCPS Family Account
Posted: Richard Van Thuyne - October 22, 2021
Here is a Demo Video that will help you and your families create your GoCPS Family Account. This is the first step in creating and submitting your high school application.
Please remember to write down your username (email) and password and put it in a safe place.
Creating your GoCPS Account.webmSupport Video: Creating Family Account
Step 1: Adding Student Information
Step 1: Adding Student Information
Posted: Richard Van Thuyne - October 22. 2021
Now that you have a GoCPS account you will add all of the student information to the account. This is done in 8 steps. This video demonstrates Step 1:"Student Information".
Add Student Information.webmSupport Video: Adding "Student Information"
Step 2: Adding Student Address
Step 2: Adding Student Address
Posted: Richard Van Thuyne - 11/1/21
This video covers how to add the student's primary address to your GoCPS account.
Adding Student Address.webmSupport Video: Adding Student Address
Step 3: Student Grades
Step 3: Student Grades
Posted: Richard Van Thuyne - 11/1/21
In this video I will show you how to confirm your final grades for the 4 core subjects of your 7th grade year. It will also show you what your GPA is in this section.
Student Grades.webmSupport Video: Student Grades
Step 4: Multiple information (twins, triplets, etc.)
Step 4: Multiple information (twins, triplets, etc.)
posted: Richard Van Thuyne - 11/1/21
The next step in creating the student account is to provide information if the student is a multiple... meaning that they are a twin, triplet, etc. This video will show you how.
Multiple information.webmSupport Video: Multiple Information
Step 5: Adding Sibling Information (brothers / sisters)
Step 5: Adding Sibling Information (brothers / sisters)
posted: Richard Van Thuyne - 11/1/21
In this video, I will show you how to add information about your siblings to your account in case you are wanting to go to a similar school. This only applies to brothers and sisters... not cousins.
Adding Sibling Information.webmSupport Video: Adding Sibling Information
Step 6: Student of CPS Employee
Step 6: Student of CPS Employee
posted: Richard Van Thuyne - 11/1/21
This next video shows you how to let the district know if your parent is a CPS employee. This might give you a preference if you meet the criteria. Most people, however, will answer "No" to this section and move on.
Student of CPS Employee.webmSupport Video: Student of CPS Employee
Step 7: Adding Parent/Guardian Information
Step 7: Adding Parent/Guardian Information
posted: Richard Van Thuyne - 11/1/21
This video shows you the next step of adding and/or confirming the Parent / Guardian information.
Adding Parent/Guardian Information.webmSupport Video: Adding Parent/Guardian Information
Step 8: Additional Information (EL, IEP, 504)
Step 8: Additional Information (EL, IEP, 504)
posted: Richard Van Thuyne - 11/1/21
This section allows you to let the district know if you are entitled to certain services as an English language learner or as someone with a disability or impairment.
Step 8: Additional Info (EL, IEP, 504, etc).webmSupport Video: Additional Information (EL, IEP, 504)
Step 9: 9th Grade Disclaimer
Step 9: 9th Grade Disclaimer
posted: Richard Van Thuyne - 11/1/21
This video shows you what you need to do to complete the 9th grade disclaimer section.
9th Grade Disclaimer.webmSupport Video: 9th Grade Disclaimer
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