CPS Extends Deadline To Apply To Schools Outside Neighborhood
New Deadline: November 22, 5 p.m.
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has announced that it will extend the application deadline for students who want to attend schools outside their assigned neighborhood option. The new deadline is 5 p.m. on November 22, instead of the original November 15 deadline.
Background
This is not the first time CPS has extended the deadline. In 2022, the High School Admissions Test (HSAT) crashed on the day eighth graders were scheduled to take the exam, but the deadline remained in early November. High school applicants were given extra time to re-rank their choices. This year, the HSAT did not experience any technical issues, and students took the exam on October 9.
The Process
The process for applying to school in CPS has been criticized for being stressful and inequitable. Despite this, about half of all public elementary school students in Chicago attend a school that is not their assigned neighborhood school. At the high school level, about 75% travel to a high school and attend an option that is not their zoned option.
CPS Five-Year Strategic Plan
The new CPS five-year strategic plan aims to shift away from an overemphasis on school choice and increase the number of students attending school in their neighborhood or closer to home.
Conclusion
The extension of the deadline provides students with more time to research and apply to schools outside their assigned neighborhood option. While the process is complex and often challenging, CPS’s efforts to promote equity and reduce stress in the application process are appreciated.
FAQs
* Q: Why is the deadline being extended?
A: The deadline is being extended to provide students with more time to research and apply to schools outside their assigned neighborhood option.
* Q: What is the new deadline for submitting GoCPS applications?
A: The new deadline is 5 p.m. on November 22.
* Q: How does the extension affect students who have already submitted their applications?
A: Students who have already submitted their applications will not be affected by the extension.
