Chicago Academy for the Arts
“I had so much fun on my day! All the students I met at the Academy were very outgoing and vibrant. They all expressed themselves and everyone seemed to care for each other. There are a lot of talented artists at the Academy, and are all very passionate about their particular art.”
Rueben Garza, Music Department, Junior

 

We understand the importance of selecting the right high school and we want to make sure you have as many opportunities to learn if CAA is a good fit for you. The best way to learn more is to visit us. Whether it be through an Admissions Coffee, Tour, or Open House, CAA welcomes the opportunity to meet with your family. Below is a list of opportunities to get to know us better. We look forward to meeting you!



 

Open House

Each year CAA hosts an Open House for prospective families. Families can meet our dynamic administrative team and our engaging faculty to learn about the school’s mission and philosophy as well as our educational model. You will also have the opportunity to tour the school, sit-in on rehearsal's, and meet with faculty, staff, parents and students. Open House is open to any family interested in learning more about CAA. Reservations are required and you can register by completing this form.

Open House:  Saturday, November 5, 2011, 10AM - 1PM

Open House Registration Form

 

Shadow Program

Prospective eighth to tenth grade students are invited to spend a day on campus where they can experience our program on a regular school day. The Shadow Program runs October 3, 2011 through January 31, 2012. Please note that only students who have submitted a CAA Application by December 2, 2011 are the only students allowed to shadow in the month of January.

CAA does its best to provide a shadow experience, however, please note that we may not be able to accomodate your request, as limited space is available and shadow days reach capacity quickly.

To request a shadow visit, please complete the shadow form and return it to the Admissions Office one week before the desired shadow date.  


Shadow Registration Form

Admissions Coffees

Coffee Talk allows prospective parents the best overview of CAA, including a brief presentation about our program, our admissions process, and a tour of the school. Coffees are scheduled on select Tuesday mornings from 9:30am - 11:00am throughout the admissions season, and are available to eligible applicant families only.

  • October 11, 2011
  • October 25, 2011
  • November 15, 2011
  • November 29, 2011
  • January 10, 2012

Space is limited, so please reserve your space early. To register for an admission coffee, please complete this form and return to CAA.  
 

Admissions Coffee Registration Form 

Group Tours

If you are unable to make an Open House or Coffee Talk, please contact the Admissions Office to schedule a one hour quick tour. Quick Tours are offered most Wednesday's at 2pm and Friday's at 9am, October 2011 through February 2012. Please note that space is limited and requires a reservation. To find out the availability of tours or to schedule one, please contact the Admissions Office directly at 312.421.0202.