9th Grade Application Process
9th Grade School Application
Applying for 9th grade is the first step toward new opportunities, friendships, and experiences that will shape your future. By filling out the application, you secure your spot in a school that supports your growth and success. Don’t wait—take the next step and start your high school journey today!
Recommendations, Grades and Standardized Test Scores
All students applying for 9th grade must submit two letters of recommendation, most recents grades, and most recent standardized test scores (example: NWEA MAP). The document(s) can be uploaded to your student’s PowerSchool Enrollment application or the item(s) can be emailed to admissionsteam@chicagohopeacademy.org.
You can use our Request for Records Form to assist in acquiring the above documents. Click the button below to download the recommendation form and request for records form.
Letter of Recommendation Guidelines
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One recommendation form should be filled out by a teacher.
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A principal/counselor/pastor/tutor/coach or another teacher should complete the second recommendation form.
Academic Evaluation
Hope will administer an Academic Evaluation on various Saturdays throughout the year for incoming students. All applicants are required to take this test or submit High School Placement Test (HSPT) scores in order to be considered for acceptance. If a student has already taken or plans to take the HSPT at another school, he/she can have those scores emailed/mailed to the Admissions Team.
Family Interview
After evaluating the completed application and entrance exam results, the Admissions Director will contact the prospective student about acceptance or schedule a family interview.
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An interview is not guaranteed for every applicant. In the interview, the Admissions Director is looking for the student’s academic potential, work ethic, and personal desire to attend Hope. The Admissions Director will also want to determine the level of family involvement and support.
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All admissions decisions are made by email within two weeks of the interview, if not sooner.
Transfer Application Process
School Application
Applying to transfer to Chicago Hope Academy is the first step toward new opportunities, friendships, and experiences that will shape your future. By filling out the application, you secure your spot in a school that supports your growth and success. Don’t wait—take the next step and continue your high school journey as a part of the Chicago Hope Academy family today!
Transcripts
All transfer students must submit their most recent transcript. The document can be uploaded to your student’s PowerSchool Enrollment application or emailed to admissionsteam@chicagohopeacademy.org.
You can use our Request for Records Form to assist in acquiring the above documents. Click the button below to download the recommendation form and request for records form.
Family Interview
After evaluating the completed application and entrance exam results, the Admissions Director will contact the prospective student about acceptance or schedule a family interview.
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An interview is not guaranteed for every applicant. In the interview, the Admissions Director is looking for the student’s academic potential, work ethic, and personal desire to attend Hope. The Admissions Director will also want to determine the level of family involvement and support.
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All admissions decisions are made by email within two weeks of the interview, if not sooner.
Scholarships
Candidates with a very strong academic record and high test scores can qualify for a scholarship. If a candidate tests high enough on our entrance exam, he/she can qualify for one of two internal scholarships:
Academic
This scholarship is granted to incoming 9th graders who score in the top fifth of their class. Students who score in the 80th percentile or higher receive an additional $2,000 off their final tuition. In order to maintain the Eagle Scholarship, the student must maintain a GPA of at least 3.25.
Eagle Scholarship
This scholarship is granted to incoming 9th graders who score above average in their class. Students who score above the 60th percentile receive an additional $1,000 off their final tuition. In order to maintain the Hope Scholarship, the student must maintain a GPA of at least 3.0.
Hope Scholarship
Other Financial Opportunities
Your student(s) can apply for a scholarship from one of several outside programs that partner with Chicago Hope Academy.
(The list of organizations below is not a complete list).
LINK Unlimited Scholars
LINK Unlimited Scholars is a Chicago-based institution that connects African American youth with high potential to educational, cultural and professional resources that help close the opportunity gap. Ultimately furthering their social trajectory and long-term economic stability.
Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund
The Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund provides high school scholarship assistance and educational support to Chicago students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
DMSF seeks to make a life-altering difference in the lives of its Scholars by providing them with the best opportunity to succeed in high school and college.
HighSight
HighSight provides scholarships, tutoring, mentoring, leadership development, and college readiness programs that create new possibilities for Chicago high school students from low-income families. The HighSight experience empowers our scholars to excel in high school and graduate from four-year colleges across the country.
Staver Law Group Personal Injury Scholarship
We are happy to announce the sixth annual Staver Law Group Personal Injury Scholarship. Every day we help people who have been hurt in Chicago car accidents or other types of personal injury situations and are struggling to keep up with medical bills and their daily lives. We are dedicated to helping them navigate their situations, and we have designed this scholarship to award a student whose essay shows an understanding and appreciation for the type of work we do. The winner will receive $5,000 toward educational expenses.
International Students
International students may call the school at (312) 491-1600 or email admissions. International students can also complete the online application to start the application process.
Currently, Chicago Hope is not offering boarding options for international students. However, Hope is receiving applicants who have a relative or host family in the Chicagoland area.
