Application for the 2017-18 Advanced Arts Program
Interested students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for the upcoming school year. The application process for new students has three steps:
1. Application Form: Applicants must complete the entire online application form and schedule an interview at Gallery 37. Students must bring their unofficial transcripts to the interview /audition/portfolio review.
2. Teacher and Counselor Recommendations: Students are responsible for obtaining their Counselor and Teacher recommendations. Counselors must approve the student's participation in the program prior to interview/audition. The student's counselor should complete THIS FORM using their @cps.edu login information. Teacher recommendations must also be submitted prior to interview/audition. Teachers should complete THIS FORM using their @cps.edu login information.
3. Interview / Audition / Portfolio Registration: All applicants must go through an interview, portfolio review, or audition.
1. Application Form: Applicants must complete the entire online application form and schedule an interview at Gallery 37. Students must bring their unofficial transcripts to the interview /audition/portfolio review.
2. Teacher and Counselor Recommendations: Students are responsible for obtaining their Counselor and Teacher recommendations. Counselors must approve the student's participation in the program prior to interview/audition. The student's counselor should complete THIS FORM using their @cps.edu login information. Teacher recommendations must also be submitted prior to interview/audition. Teachers should complete THIS FORM using their @cps.edu login information.
3. Interview / Audition / Portfolio Registration: All applicants must go through an interview, portfolio review, or audition.
- Fine Arts and Arts & Technology candidates must bring samples of their best work. In the past, sample artwork has ranged from student portfolios to sketchbooks.
- Performing Arts candidates should be prepared to sing/dance/act/perform.
- Dance and Vocal candidates should bring music to audition.
- Jazz Ensemble candidates should bring their instrument.
- Culinary candidates, along with their interview, have the option of bringing in samples of their work.
Returning Students
Returning Students need to complete the application before May 31st. You must have a recommendation from your current AAP teacher in order to reapply for next year. Returning students do not need to register for an Interview/Audition/Portfolio Review.
Please contact us at advancedarts@cps.edu or at 312.742.1460 if you have any questions regarding the application process.
Please contact us at advancedarts@cps.edu or at 312.742.1460 if you have any questions regarding the application process.
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