Hidden Gems virtual HS fair (students must register) TBA
CPS online application closes November 9, 2023
Modifying GoCPS Applications (re-ranking) November 22, 2023
College Day TBA
Private HS Entrance Exam December 2, 2023
Cristo Rey Application due Spring 2024
HS Offer Notification letters posted to the GoCPS online portal Spring 2024
Principal Discretion application for SE opens online on GoCPS Spring 2024
Deadline to accept high school offers, respond online GoCPS portal Spring 2024
Principal Discretion for SE high schools due online on GoCPS Spring 2024
HS rolling wait-list process begins (offers) Spring 2024
Principal Discretion result/offers letters mailed (Offers on GoCPS account) Spring 2024
Deadline to accept/decline Principal Discretion offers Spring 2024
High school registration (Be vigilant of information from high schools for this information) Spring 2024
8th Grade Luncheon Spring 2024
8th grade cap/gown pick-up Spring 2024
8th Grade Graduation (more details forthcoming) Spring 2024
Freshman Connection/summer programs Summer 2024
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Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund (DMSF):
Attention 8th grade students who are interested in attending a private high school for the 2024-25 school year. The Daniel Murphy Scholarship application period is now open. If you are an exceptional student with good grades, behavior, and attendance as well as participate in extracurricular activities, you should apply for this scholarship. One important note: This is a needs based scholarship. What this means is a family has to make under a certain amount of money to qualify. Please review the Daniel Murphy Scholarship Foundation website to ensure you qualify before completing this lengthy application. Click on Application.
Tip for applying: If you apply for the scholarship, you will need recommendations from your 7th grade teachers and counselor (Ms. M. Lopez). Before completing the application please speak with your teachers and Ms. Lopez and ask us if we are willing to do a recommendation for you. The earlier you do this, the better. Once you complete the application, the DMSF will send an email to your teachers asking them to fill out the application form. Therefore, if your teacher is willing to do a recommendation for you, also ask them for their email address, so you can input it when asked to do so. The application deadline is October 1, 2023. Please contact Ms. Lopez via email with any questions. Thank you and good luck!
GoCPS:
Students interested in learning more about the application process Option High School opportunities, High School Open Houses, and eligibility requirements students should visit the GoCPS website often.
Applying to a high school for 2024-2025 school year: