http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/384579/My-child-didnt-get-into-any-of-the-schools-we-applied-to-now-what I have current 2nd grader and K student who have been tested and fit the description of a very accelerated learner. We didn't get into any of the Chicago Public Schools that we applied to. My neighborhood school is a shambles the test scores are some of the worst in the city. What am I supposed to do? This is ridiculous. Please help. GreatSchools en-us e19tellez Don't give up keep making frequent phone calls. Try visiting the schools and talking to the principles they love to see the parents being involved in their children's education. Keep ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/384579/My-child-didnt-get-into-any-of-the-schools-we-applied-to-now-what?cpage=1#comment_522761 5100.522761 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 02:48:01 -0700 divaling This is your child's future! Call the principal at Disney, or call the CPS options program office. Don't sit back. You can do something about this. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/384579/My-child-didnt-get-into-any-of-the-schools-we-applied-to-now-what?cpage=1#comment_409221 5100.409221 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 21:19:45 -0700 toy3toy I've called a main number for CPS last year I basically what they told me is to apply for these gifted programs. They tod me where to find the list.How ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/384579/My-child-didnt-get-into-any-of-the-schools-we-applied-to-now-what?cpage=1#comment_407974 5100.407974 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:30:40 -0700 twosydnis My granddaughter scored upper 800s out of 1000 and did not get into Whitney Young. Thanks for the suggestions. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/384579/My-child-didnt-get-into-any-of-the-schools-we-applied-to-now-what?cpage=1#comment_407271 5100.407271 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:49:49 -0700 toy3toy I understand what your going through.I've have the same problem. My child who is 6 years old was tested for the gifted schools in chicago. I thought there was no ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/384579/My-child-didnt-get-into-any-of-the-schools-we-applied-to-now-what?cpage=1#comment_396837 5100.396837 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:18:40 -0700 divaling Did you get even close to getting into any of them? We were on a waiting list at a magnet last year and my husband called every Monday morning all ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/384579/My-child-didnt-get-into-any-of-the-schools-we-applied-to-now-what?cpage=2#comment_393514 5100.393514 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 02:31:53 -0700