Before You Apply

Things to know before applying…

  • ChiArts is a rigorous program and requires a demanding schedule. The school day begins at 8 am and ends at 5 pm. After 5 pm there are occasional rehearsals and homework. Time management and a serious dedication to arts and academics are required for students to be successful at ChiArts.
  • Students may not switch majors once accepted into the program. Students should only apply to a program if they are committed to serious training in that specific arts area. All students must follow the scope and sequence prescribed for the arts area. Custom schedules will not be created for individual students.
  • When a student commits to ChiArts- ChiArts becomes their priority. Please see the individual arts department’s policies concerning non-ChiArts activities. The school day ends at 5pm. Students may not leave before 5 pm to attend other activities without specific, written permission from the Principal’s office.

Things to remember when applying…

  • Only complete applications will be processed and considered. Parents should make sure that counselors have turned in test scores. Due to the large number of applications received, ChiArts cannot send out notifications when materials are received.
  • Applications not received by 5:00pm or postmarked (USPS) by the December 17, 2010 deadline will not be reviewed. Counselors: if you choose to send applications through CPS mail run they must be received at ChiArts by the application deadline of December 17, 2010. No exceptions. EARLY SUBMISSION OF MATERIALS IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
  • Students may audition for NO MORE than two areas.
  • All students accepted into ChiArts for the 2011-2012 school year must prove Chicago residency by July 1, 2011.