Requesting Letter of Recommendation
Click here for a form to give teachers when writing a letter of referral
Interest Journal worksheet
Catholic High School Resources
Archdiocese of Chicago (AOC) Catholic High School Admissions and Registration Parent Guide
The AOC lists factors that will help you discover which school matches your needs most.
The Archdiocese High School page allows you to search schools by geographic area.
Catholic High School Open House (for Shadow Days Schedule, please see the calendars of schools you are considering).
Registration for Catholic High School Entrance Exam
Dec. 6, 2025: Catholic High School Entrance Exam
Apply for a tax credit scholarship at a Catholic high school
Catholic High School Brochure (available in Spanish and Polish)
Catholic High School Guide for Parents of 8th Graders (available in Spanish and Polish)
Catholic High School Admission Timeline and Checklist (available in Spanish and Polish)
CPS High School Resources
Open House dates for CPS high schools (under 'Dates and Events'). You can search by school or zip code, or view a chronological list in the order of the dates.
Open Houses for Selective Enrollment High Schools (not yet updated)
Subscribe to CPS Mailing List (under 'Contact Us'): updates, alerts, other info.