Prerequisites
What you'll need to complete the online section:
- Student ID# -Student IDs are available in your GoCPS accounts. Log in, click 'View 2026-2027 Application Results,' and click 'View Test Scores.' Unable to find the number? Please call the Jones Main Office at (773) 534-8602, weekdays between 8 am and 4 pm.
- Parent Contact Information
- Determine Electives (Electives will be discussed further during Freshman Welcome)
What to bring to Freshman Welcome Night:
All Students
- Copy of student's birth certificate (only a birth certificate can be accepted)
- Two (2) copies of your proof of address. You will submit this information once during enrollment and again during Quickstart (registration) in August.
- Health Documents (if available). Must be submitted by QuickStart (late August)
- Copy of IEP/504 (if applicable)
- Home Language Survey
Proof of Address
All students are required to provide two (2) proofs of Chicago residency once at Enrollment (Freshmen Welcome) and again at the start of each school year and/or after a move. Only readable and full documents will be accepted. Registration will not be complete without these supporting documents.
Address verification is required by the Office of Inspector General.
Accepted Proof:
- Current (within 2 billing cycles of today's date) utility bill (Gas, Light, Water). Copy of bill must show the service address and name, NOT a copy of the envelope.)
- Illinois driver's license or State of Illinois identification card. (One or two adults and/or the student's State ID are sufficient.)
- Deed
- MediPlan/Medicaid card Only (Not an insurance card)
- Court documents
- Illinois Department of Public Aid card/Department of Human Services.
- Stamped United States Post Office change of address form copy or a piece of mail with the yellow sticker indicating the new address.
- Illinois state aid check/social security check
Not Accepted Proof:
- Cable/Internet bill
- Car Insurance
- Credit card bill
- Cell phone bill
- Bank statement
Examples:
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