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Elementary Enriched Academics - Specific Aptitude in Neighborhood Schools
Chief Officer Gifted and Enriched Academic Programs (GEAP) The CPS Gifted and Enriched Academic Programs are founded on the principle that all students are entitled to equal opportunity to develop in relationship to their abilities. A citywide network of program models and services is available to supplement, support or modify the standard school program in order to challenge children identified as gifted and talented. These are students who consistently demonstrate superior general reasoning ability and/or potential to excel in a specific academic, creative, or artistic area. Specific Aptitude Elementary School Pull-Out Programs are available at neighborhood and magnet schools throughout the city and serve students in grades 1 through 8. The programs offer part-time, differentiated instruction for academically advanced students. Programs include the Junior Great Books, laboratory biological and physical science, advanced mathematics, philosophy, fine and performing arts, and creative writing. Students are selected based on local assessments. Identification and Selection Eligibility Requirements A comprehensive identification process selects students based on program design and predefined criteria, including:
SCHOOL WEBSITES To learn more information about each school, view individual school websites by accessing Chicago Public Schools’ directory, http://www.csc.cps.k12.il.us/ombuds/schools/. In the School Name section of the screen, click on the link that corresponds with the first letter of the school’s name. Click here for a PDF copy of this brochure.
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