How to Enroll
Important Enrollment Announcement: We are currently accepting enrollments for all grades, however, enrollments received for grades 4-10 are being waitlisted. If you are applying for grades 4-10, please complete the online application and appropriate placement tests, and provide us with all of the required compliancy documents to secure a spot on our waitlist.
If you are applying for grades K-3, slots are still available and we encourage you to complete the application process and placement exam. Compliancy documents must be submitted to our office in person Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 312.267.4486.
Enrollment Steps
Step 1. Complete Online ApplicationNew Families set up a user account
Returning Families log in
Please note that your student must reside within the Chicago city limits and be five years old by September 1, 2008 in order to enroll.
Step 2. Provide Required FormsAfter you have completed the online application, bring the following original documents to our offices:
- Birth certificate
- Proof of residence
- Immunization record
- Download additional enrollment documents
Chicago Virtual Charter School
c/o Merit School of Music
38 South Peoria
Chicago, IL 60607
In order to expedite your student’s enrollment, please submit these additional required documents within 7-10 days of completing the online application.
Step 3. Administer Placement Tests
(Placement tests not required for students enrolling after October 1st)
Please administer the K¹² Math and Language Arts placement tests, which will help us to determine the appropriate courses for your student. Your student may start the placement tests (Step 3) while you are gathering the required forms (Step 2).
To administer the placement tests, log in to your Enrollment Dashboard and click “Begin” in the "Tests" column next to your student's name. You will receive detailed instructions.
Log in to Enrollment Dashboard
Step 4. Placement ConferenceAfter you've completed steps 1 and 3, a placement specialist will contact you to discuss your student's course level.
Have You Completed All 4 Steps?
After all 4 steps are successfully completed, each student will be marked "approved" on your Enrollment Dashboard.
If your enrollment is complete by July 15, 2008 you will receive complete course materials at least two weeks before the start of school.
We recommend that you plan to attend a Parent Orientation or other event in your area before school starts.