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****REGISTRATION EXTENDED! Students needing to recover credit may bring their referrals and transcripts to Evening School coordinators UNTIL THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21. Please see the attached listing of courses, sites, and schedules to choose a program that suits your needs.***
ABOUT NCLB EVENING HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS
NCLB refers to the federal No Child Left Behind law. The NCLB Evening High School (EVHS) Program is designed to provide current CPS students with the academic coursework required to earn a high school diploma.
Last year, more than 4,000 students received their high school diplomas due to their participation in the
NCLB Evening High School Program.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Course offerings vary by location and are available in the evenings and on Saturdays to provide flexible
options for students wishing to recover credits. Taught by highly qualified and certified teachers, the
courses cover core content in a variety of subjects including English, science, mathematics, social studies,
foreign languages and fine arts.
NEW FOR SPRING 2012-2013
- To increase enrollment referrals will be accepted by Evening School sites January 28 – Feb 14.
- Students 0.5 to 1.5 credits off-pace for graduation are strongly encouraged to participate.
| Grade level | Number of credits earned by end of semester 1 2012 - 2013 |
|---|---|
| 9th grade |
Passed 3 – 5 classes first semester to earn 1.5 - 2.5 credits; especially those with 2 core course (English, Math, Science or Social Science) failures |
| 10th grade |
Has earned 7.5 to 8.5 credits total; need 9 credits at mid-year to be on-pace |
| 11th grade |
Has earned 13.5 – 14.5 credits total; need 15 credits at mid-year to be on-pace |
| 12th grade |
Has earned 19.5 – 20.5 credits total; need 21 credits at mid-year to be on-pace to graduate |
Counselors: please click to read about new supports for students, counselors and EVHS sites.
PARTICIPATION
Students planning to register in the credit recovery program must meet the minimum criteria below:
- Must be a CPS student, active or inactive (including from CPS alternative, charter, and contract schools)
- Bring to the Evening High School site where he/she wishes to enroll
- a copy of transcript with failed course(s) identified
- the NCLB Student Referral Form
- signed by the counselor
- specifying course(s) needed for recovery
No student may register without proper documentation
