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High School Readiness
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6th Grade
During your 6th grade year, start thinking about high school. It might seem like it's far away, but it's not!
Some high schools do request report cards and i-Ready diagnostic test scores from 6th grade in addition to 7th and 8th grades.
Study, learn, and grow, so you'll be ready for the next steps!
7th Grade
During your 7th grade year, keep in mind the following:
1. Study and learn as much as you can!
2. Keep in mind that report cards and i-Ready diagnostic results from 7th Grade are typically reported to high schools both private and public.
3. Start to learn about your high schools options.* Take time to visit the Catholic High School fair held at St. Edward School in the early fall and ask questions of the High School representatives. Talk to your parents about possible high school choices.
4. Put time and effort into your classwork and i-Ready lessons, so that you grow academically in reading and math on your i-Ready diagnostic tests.
5. 7th graders are encouraged to take one day shadow day in the spring of 7th grade. It is an excused absence.
8th Grade
During your 8th grade year, keep in mind the following:
1. High school will be here before you know it, so enjoy your last year at St. Edward School!
2. Take up to 2 shadow days at Catholic high schools that you are interested in attending. Public schools do not typically offer shadow days. Depending on the high school, you might need a form signed by the office for permission to attend the shadow day.
3. Ask questions when you attend the Catholic High School Fair at St. Edward. Bring the brochures and information home to share with your parents.
4. Take advantage of Open House opportunities and attend a football game or other event at the high schools.
5. Participate in a test prep class. The junior high team will also offer test preparation opportunities during school.
6. Continue to put the focus on your i-Ready lessons and diagnostics and grades. These will be reported to the high schools in the final transcript.
High School Testing in 8th Grade
Catholic High Schools:
Take the HSPT on the first Saturday of December. Register for the test at your first choice high school. This gives you more opportunities for scholarships and entrance at that high school. Once you register for the entrance exam, each high school will have specific application instructions and requirements. Please request grades and standardized testing information from the St. Edward office as soon as possible so we can make sure to meet any deadlines the high schools have.
CPS:
Take the CPS entrance exam. This year, families must register ahead of time and choose the testing date of their choice. Click here to access the CPS website for more information. CPS will contact St. Ed's directly to request grades. Selective Enrollment HS Cut Scores Scoring Rubric for Select Enrollment HS
St. Ed's School Scholarship
-Liam Gallagher Memorial Scholarship-given to a male student who is attending St. Patrick HS and shows financial need
-Mayerbock Memorial Scholarship-sponsored by Ms. Rosasco; students must write an essay as part of the application process.
HFS Chicago Scholars
HFS Chicago Scholars helps underserved Chicago high school students flourish in and out of the classroom by providing educational enrichment through our lifelong mentoring, college readiness and academic excellence programs, as well as providing financial assistance to attend top Chicago-area schools. Click here for more information. Click here to register for the HFS Virtual Open House