High School Application Information/Open Houses

2022-2023 HS Application process help and upcoming High School open house. 

Open Houses

Open Houses help families decide on the programs to which they want to apply.

  • Due to the current COVID19 in our district, schools have the option to conduct Open Houses either virtually or in person for the 2022-2023 school year.
  • The calendar of virtual Open Houses can be accessed at the GoCPS website, under Events. Families should visit this page periodically, as additional events are added as they are submitted to the Office of Access and Enrollment by schools. On the Events page, you can view the events in order, or you can search by school or zip code.
  • The way to submit open house events this year has changed slightly. The GoCPS calendar is now a part of the overall CPS calendar and so adding events will be through the calendar functionality. Once the event is approved, it will be added to the overall CPS calendar and the GoCPS website under events.

Dates to Remember:

September 14th Application Window Opens

ALL DAY GOCPS

Please log in to your GoCPS Online Portal to select programs to apply to for the 2023-2024 school year. Apply to all district elementary schools, district and charter high schools and 2 magnet preschools, Drummond and Suder using one application and one deadline. 

Visit the GoCPS website for more information. go.cps.edu

October 4th Family Training on the GoCPS Application: K-8

09:00AM – 10:00AM GOCPS

The Office of Access & Enrollment will host a family training on the GoCPS application
for families applying to K-8. A link to the video meeting will be sent the night before the presentation.

October 6th Family Training on the GoCPS Application: Grade 9

09:30AM – 10:30AM GOCPS

The Office of Access & Enrollment will host a family training on the GoCPS application
for families applying to grade 9. A link to the video meeting will be sent the night before the presentation.

October 11th Family Training on the GoCPS Application: Grade 9

02:00PM – 03:00PM GOCPS

The Office of Access & Enrollment will host a family training on the GoCPS application
for families applying to grade 9. A link to the video meeting will be sent the night before the presentation.

October 13th Family Training on the GoCPS Application: K-8

09:30AM – 10:30AM GOCPS

The Office of Access & Enrollment will host a family training on the GoCPS application
for families

October 19th Family Training on the GoCPS Application: Grade 9

10:00AM – 11:00AM GOCPS

The Office of Access & Enrollment will host a family training on the GoCPS application
for families applying to grade 9. A link to the video meeting will be sent the night before the presentation.

applying to grade K-8. A link to the video meeting will be sent the night before the presentation.

October 22nd Hyde Park Academy Open House

10:00AM – 01:00PM GOCPS

Please join Hyde Park Academy for an annual open house! Parents, students, staff, and administration will be available to answer your questions about our three programs of study: IB, Digital Media, Broadcast Technology. Participants will also learn about our extracurricular offerings and tour our beautiful building.

Doors will open at 9:45 a.m.  Please use the main entrance on Stony Island. 

October 29th Hancock High School Open House

09:00AM – 12:00PM GOCPS

Please join us for our annual Open House!  Parents, students, staff, and administration will be available to answer your questions about our three programs of study: pre-law, pre-engineering, and selective enrollment.  Participants will also learn about our extracurricular offerings and tour our beautiful building.  Doors will open at 8:45 a.m.  Please use the main entrance on 64th Place.  

November 5th Payton College Prep Open House

09:00AM – 01:00PM GOCPS

Join us at Payton College Prep for our annual Open House. Prospective students and families will have the opportunity to meet current students, teachers, parents, and school administrators and learn more about our wonderful school. 

November 5th Kenwood Academy High School Open House

01:00PM – 03:00PM GOCPS

Families will have an opportunity to learn specific information about the Kenwood Academy curriculum and how a secondary education at Kenwood will build a foundation for college. Additionally, families will be able to tour both academic buildings and hear from teachers and Broncos about our school culture.

November 19th Hubbard HS Open House

10:00AM – 12:00PM GOCPS

Tour the building, meet the teachers, and talk to current students. Neighborhood students and high school choice applicants are welcome.  

Hubbard is a strong neighborhood school with many choice programs:
International Baccalaureate 
University Scholars
Video Game Design
Web Design
JROTC

Application Window DEADLINE
09/14 – 12/02 GOCPS
Please log in to your GoCPS Online Portal to select programs to apply to for the 2023-2024 school year. Apply to all district elementary schools, district and charter high schools and 2 magnet preschools, Drummond and Suder using one application and one deadline.

Visit the GoCPS website for more information. go.cps.edu