Comments on: Gifted/Classical Test Info

By: cpsobsessed

cpsobsessed — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:10:48 +0000

Unfortunately they are strict about the test cutoff. Probably can’t hurt to call the office of academic enhancement (cpsmagnet.org) and see what they say, just in case.

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By: jen

jen — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:25:55 +0000

Relocating to Chi May or June with kids – oldest will be in first grade next year. Does anyone if there’s a way for out of town families to apply from out of town and take the gifted test after the Dec 2011 deadline and apply for g and t for 2012/2013 school year? Thanks for your help!

By: WRP Mom

WRP Mom — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:45:54 +0000

@56, Yes there are 2 different tests. The gifted test is supposed to measure ability and the classical test measures knowledge. They are timed tests in a group setting. If a child finishes early, they would sit quietly until time is called. As for the chances of an opening in 5th grade, you never know. There are usually a few slots every year at my daughter’s classical school. But I doubt any offer would come until late in the school year because the schools usually don’t know who is leaving until then.

If you don’t get an offer, I would definitely try again next year and look at the IG (International Gifted) programs at Lincoln and Ogden. This is a middle school program that begins with 6th grade, so there are the more openings then.

By: curious mom

curious mom — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:30:36 +0000

OK, I am totally new to this. I have a child in 4th grade who transferred from a private school to CPS last year. Her counselor suggested that I have her test due to her high ISAT scores last year. I received the letter and her testing date is Wed. The letter states that she is eligible to test for Regional Gifted and Classical Schools. Are these two diffrent tests? It also states the test time is 2 1/2 hours. Is that the max time? Could she finish early? What are the odds of getting in a school as a 5th grader?

By: momof3boys

momof3boys — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:28:24 +0000

around the 3rd week of feb, i think.

By: KeepHopeAlive

KeepHopeAlive — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:31:35 +0000

When do the HS selective enrollment letters come out for 2012?

By: cpsobsessed

cpsobsessed — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 04:01:59 +0000

If you missed the deadline to sign up for the test (deadline was in december) unfortunately there’s no way to test/apply for a gifted program for the 2012-2013 school year.
Your best bet is to live in an area with a good neighborhood school. Also, I think many of the charters are still taking applications.

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By: Jessica Green

Jessica Green — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 03:41:46 +0000

We’ve had unexpected changes and will be moving into Chicago this summer. All of the deadlines are over for the 2012 school year. Is there any hope we could still get our son tested into the regional gifted center for the coming school year?

By: matt

matt — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:04:43 +0000

just put a ton of CPS Gifted test style sample test questions at http://www.cpsmagnet.com with video explanations. Free, so check out if you can. Matt

By: KD

KD — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 03:16:57 +0000

cpsobsessed, when the letters come out, do you plan to have separate posts by school or by area?