Comments on: Basics of CPS http://cpsobsessed.com Ramblings of a Chicago Mom who spends too much time thinking about school Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:41:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Soontobemom http://cpsobsessed.com/the-basics-of-cps/#comment-19232 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:27:53 +0000 http://cpsobsessed.com/?page_id=320#comment-19232 We are thinking of moving and our new neighborhood school would be Prescott. Does anyone know about this school? What are the chances of getting into Burley if we are on the border?(one block out of attendance area for burley) thanks for your help! We are very stressed about this.

]]> By: cpsobsessed http://cpsobsessed.com/the-basics-of-cps/#comment-19076 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:17:41 +0000 http://cpsobsessed.com/?page_id=320#comment-19076 Some of the charter schools may still be taking applications, but as stated above, choosing a neighborhood with a good school is your best bet.

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]]> By: CPSDepressed http://cpsobsessed.com/the-basics-of-cps/#comment-19075 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:13:59 +0000 http://cpsobsessed.com/?page_id=320#comment-19075 For your neighborhood school, you simply have to show up with proof of address. The schools very much prefer that you do this long before the first day of school (and it would be less chaos for your kids, IMHO), but legally, you can show up that very first day.

What you want to make sure, then, is that your apartment is in the attendance area of the school you want to attend. Check the address on the CPS site: http://schoollocator.cps.k12.il.us/, as real estate agents have been known to exaggerate.

I think the lotteries are now over, yes? So you may be too late for that.

]]> By: jen http://cpsobsessed.com/the-basics-of-cps/#comment-19073 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:03:19 +0000 http://cpsobsessed.com/?page_id=320#comment-19073 ‘relocating to chicago’ again. Geesh. Bad news for me – I guess I was used to NYC. I emailed CPS and haven’t heard, but does anyone know how I’d apply from out of town (we’re staying here til they finish school, then moving in the summer) to that ‘options lottery’ you refer to for fall 2012? Seems like everyone already has their applications in. Thank you all in advance you are an extremely great help.

]]> By: mil mom http://cpsobsessed.com/the-basics-of-cps/#comment-19033 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:40:37 +0000 http://cpsobsessed.com/?page_id=320#comment-19033 85-in any of these schools it is likely you would have to move your kids out if you move out of that district as they are all near or at capacity. If you get into a neighborhood school from outside of the neighborhood through the options lottery you can stay til the kid graduates but if you live in the neighborhood to begin with and then leave the neighborhood you could not continue going there after the current school year unless there was space at the school.

]]> By: Chris http://cpsobsessed.com/the-basics-of-cps/#comment-19029 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:11:56 +0000 http://cpsobsessed.com/?page_id=320#comment-19029 “Hi – relocating to Chicago this summer. If I move to a rental in Burley or Bell or Audubon or Blaine for a couple years (son will be in 1st grade next year) and move out before my daughter starts (K in fall 2014) will she def get in due to sibling preference?”

No. No official “sibling preference” for out of neighborhood kids. Indeed, your son wouldn’t be *guaranteed* to be able to remain (assuming neighborhood division), if the school is over capacity.

]]> By: jen http://cpsobsessed.com/the-basics-of-cps/#comment-19028 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:56:09 +0000 http://cpsobsessed.com/?page_id=320#comment-19028 Hi – relocating to Chicago this summer. If I move to a rental in Burley or Bell or Audubon or Blaine for a couple years (son will be in 1st grade next year) and move out before my daughter starts (K in fall 2014) will she def get in due to sibling preference?

]]> By: let's go charter http://cpsobsessed.com/the-basics-of-cps/#comment-18624 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:10:46 +0000 http://cpsobsessed.com/?page_id=320#comment-18624 That one was LAST year’s. This is for 2012: http://www.newschoolsnow.org/expo/

]]> By: Victor A. http://cpsobsessed.com/the-basics-of-cps/#comment-18500 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:45:02 +0000 http://cpsobsessed.com/?page_id=320#comment-18500 I recently found the blog and I must say there is a lot of good information. Great job to all! So, I have a question: Is anyone aware or has challenge CPS school boundaries? How was the process and was it worth your time and effort?

]]> By: karen http://cpsobsessed.com/the-basics-of-cps/#comment-18366 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:25:56 +0000 http://cpsobsessed.com/?page_id=320#comment-18366 Thank you! I have spoken with the principal, but she feels it is up to my son’s teacher to give him one-on-one instructional time which I think is absurd considering there are 30 kids in his class and no assistant. My husband and I discussed having him tested to skip a grade as you mentioned, but he is on the shy side and although he’s made friends this year, the process was slow. It would be something to consider again for next year though. We’re just crossing our fingers that he gets into a different school. Even though it sounds like all schools have their issues, we’re hoping to find a better match for our family. Thank you again for all your information. This site has been an amazing help!

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