Live in the city and have middle school aged (6th-8th grade) children? Come to the 7th Annual “Hidden Gems” Chicago High School Fair THIS Sunday, September 30th from 1-4pm to meet representatives from over 35 public and private high schools (and several resource vendors) that have terrific programs and more holistic or realistic admissions standards. 7th and 8th grade can be a stressful year for you and your students – take the pressure off by realizing all of the great options in the Chicagoland area. See our frequently updated list of participating schools online.Register today for discounted early registration pricing: HS Fair Registration
Details for Hidden Gems High School Fair
The schedule for the program will be as follows:
Doors open at 12:30pm, but Disney II tours are available starting at 12:15pm.
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1PM: Introduction from Chicago School GPS and Amundsen High School (sponsor) in the auditorium
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1:05PM-2:00PM: Brief 1 minute presentation from each school (historically the most enlightening portion of the fair)
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2:00PM-4:00PM: School exhibitor booths open
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2:30PM-4:00PM: Half hour Information sessions for parents:
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High School Admissions for public & private schools
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Entrance Exam Testing for SEHS, HSPT & ISEE
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Scholarship Ins and Outs
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2:30PM-4:00PM: Half hour participation sessions for middle schoolers:
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Peer to Peer forums – high school ambassadors (one per school) answer questions from middle schoolers
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Middle Schooler workshop- tips on writing a high school entrance essay
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Executive Functioning Skills workshop
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4:00PM: Fair ends
Come learn about wonderful high school options and reduce your family’s stress about their high school search! Register NOW! (Fee waivers available)