High+School+Research+Project


 * CPS High School Biography Project **
 * __ Assignment description and purpose: __**

For this project you will research one high school that you are interested in (or going to attend). You will use your research data to create a PowerPoint presentation that will serve as a profile, or biography of the school. To find this information you will use the following websites:


 * High School Website (will vary) **
 * cpsoae.org **
 * cps.edu **
 * apply.cps.edu **
 * transitchicago.com **
 * maps.google.com **

Your group will present the PowerPoint to your classmates so that they may learn about the school as well.

This assignment will help us learn what characteristics high schools share and how their individual programs are different. It will also help you make the most informed decisions when attending (or choosing to attend) these high schools.

The following facts about the school must be included in your presentation: You must also include four more facts that you feel are important for people to know about the school. List your four additional facts below. This can be done at the end of your research.
 * __ Research data requirements: __**
 * Full name of the school
 * Website address
 * School street address
 * Population (how many students, teachers, etc.)
 * Admission requirements (ex. Type of application, grades, test scores, etc.)
 * List of academic programs (classes offered)
 * Extra-curricular activities (sports and clubs)
 * Rates of freshmen graduation in five years (graduation rate)


 * __ Day 1: __**

Visit each website listed above and explain why it is useful when finding information about a high school.

High School Website __ cpsoae.org __ cps.edu __ apply.cps.edu __


 * Focus on using the school’s website. **

What is the full name of the school? _____ __ What is the school’s URL? ___ What is the school street address?

What are the school colors? _

What is the school mascot?___

Look at the photos and/or images you see on the website. Does it look like a school you would like to attend? Yes or No? Explain your decision with at least two detailed reasons.
 * __ Day 2: __**
 * __ Day 2: __**
 * __ Day 2: __**


 * Focus on using **** cps.edu **** . Go under the tab SCHOOLS. Then click on FIND A SCHOOL. Type in your high schools full name, if you cannot find your school look at the list of all the CPS high schools and find your school link. **

What grade levels can attend your high school? What is the population (how many students attend)? What Level is the school ranked? What does that level mean? _____ __ What languages are represented within the school? (list no more than 3) __ __ 1. __ __ 2. __ __ 3. __ __ What are the school hours? ___ Who is the school principal? __ What are the demographics of students? Hispanic? _____ Asian?__ ___ Black?__ Native American? _ White? __Other?__

What are the admission requirements?


 * Day 3: **

__** Go to REPORTS. Open the most recent SCHOOL PROGRESS REPORT. **__

__ What is the Student Growth? _______ __ What is the Student Performance? __ What is the School Culture and Climate ? __ What is the percent of students which graduate your high school? ___ Find 5 interesting classes. (What sounds interesting to you?) 1. 2.  3.  4.  5.
 * Next, go to the School Website. **

Find 5 interesting sports and/or clubs. (What sounds interesting to you?) 1. 2.  3.  4.  5.


 * __ Day 4: __**


 * Use websites **** maps.google.com **** and **** transitchicago.com. **

Use maps.google.com. Type in your high school's address and our school address 8601 W. Foster Ave. Chicago, IL 60656

How far is your school if someone drives you? Minutes? Miles

__ How far is your high school if you have to take public transportation? __ __ Minutes? __ Miles?_____

__ Use transitchicago.com. Find “Plan a Trip” on the right hand side of the screen. Type in our schools address and your high schools address. __

__ Can you get to your high school using public transportation? (Yes or No) __

__ If you can, explain the route you would have to take. __

__ 1. __ __ 2. __ __ 3. __ __ 4. __

Your presentation must include:
 * PowerPoint requirements: __**
 * At least five slides plus a title slide that includes your groups names and the name of the school
 * Pictures of the school and related educational graphics (supporting pictures, clip art, etc.)
 * At least one animation per slide
 * Slides must be error-free – neatness counts!