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Parents can learn about selective enrollment, magnet and specialized programs, as well as general elementary and high schools at two upcoming school fairs. The CPS Elementary School Fair will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2008, 9 a.m. - Noon, at Whitney Young High School, 211 S. Laflin (the entrance is on Loomis). Parking is available in CPS lots. The High School Fair is set for Saturday, October 11, 2008, from 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. at McCormick Place, 2301 S. King Drive.

The fair will provide information about the programs that are available as well as the selection process at the various schools. More information is available at the Office of Academic Enhancement's website: http://www.cpsmagnet.org/

The Options for Knowledge Guide, a compendium of academic enhancement programs, will be available in mid-October at libraries, CPS schools and the alderman's office. If you would like a copy, contact nancy@masmith48.org.