STUDENT SELECTION PROCESS

Since 2001, The Chicago Academy has been providing students with a high-quality education and training aspiring teachers for the Chicago Public Schools. 

The Chicago Academy has two classrooms at each grade level (PK-8) with standard CPS class sizes.

Our selection process begins by accepting siblings of current K-8 students, and then students whose families reside closest in proximity to The Chicago Academy.  Siblings of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) students must apply through the NCLB Choice Program of the Chicago Public Schools. 

Students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) must have their placements approved by the Office of Specialized Services.

Since there are no attendance boundaries, families may apply on a voluntary basis.  Applications are not organized on a first-come, first-served basis.  Completed applications will be placed on a waiting list, ordered by siblings first and then proximity.  Families will be notified of admission by U.S. mail no later than the month of August, before the beginning of the school year.

Applications must be submitted in person.  No faxed copies will be accepted.

Applications for the 2010-2011 school year were accepted between October 5, 2009 through  January 28, 2010.  The application process for the 2010-2011 school year is now closed.  No late applications will be accepted.