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Overview

Interested in Joining the Jones Community?

We're glad you're considering Jones College Prep as the next step in your high school journey!

 

Jones considers transfer applications from students entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade. Because transfer opportunities depend on available space, the number of students we can welcome each year is limited. Transfer applications are reviewed based on several factors, including a student's academic record, school attendance, conduct, and successful completion of the current school year.

 

Transfer Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for a transfer to Jones, students must meet the following criteria:
  • Academic Performance: Maintain a minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA and demonstrate success in a rigorous academic curriculum.

  • Attendance: Have a strong record of school attendance.

  • Student Conduct: Have no suspensions or major disciplinary infractions.

  • Good Standing: Be in good standing at their current school.

  • Jones Values: Demonstrate alignment with the Jones College Prep mission and Graduate-at-Graduation (Grad-at-Grad) values.

  • Grade Level: Be entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade.

Important to Know

Meeting the minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission. Transfer decisions are dependent on available openings and a review of each applicant's qualifications.

 

We appreciate your interest in becoming part of the Jones community!

 

Application Process:
What Happens Next?

Follow the journey from submission to review with this helpful step-by-step guide. The graphic walks through the application process, so you'll know what to expect

Click the image to view the full process.

Transfer Application Visual Process Faded Step by step

 

 

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Before You Apply: Get Ready with This Checklist

A little preparation can make the transfer application process much easier! Before starting your online application, take a few minutes to gather the information below and identify the teachers and school official who can support your application.

 

Step 1: Connect with Your Recommendation Contacts

We strongly encourage students to identify two teachers and one school official, who will write recommendations, before submitting your application.

 

You'll need:

  • One English or Social Science teacher

  • One Math or Science teacher

  • One school official, such as a counselor, dean, principal, assistant principal, or another authorized staff member at your current school

Before entering their contact information, reach out to each person to ask if they're willing to provide a recommendation or supporting information on your behalf. Be sure to confirm their full name, title, school name, and email address. Accurate email addresses are especially important!

 

Your school official should have access to your academic and school records, including GPA, class rank, attendance, and disciplinary information, and be able to upload required documents.

 

Step 2: Gather Your Application Information

Use this checklist to make sure you have everything ready before beginning your online application.

 

Student Information

  • CPS Student ID number (not required for students currently attending a non-CPS school)

  • Home address

  • Phone number

  • Email address (if you're transferring from another CPS school, use your current CPS email)

  • Name of your current high school

  • Completed application essay

Application Essay

In 300–400 words, discuss an academic challenge you've faced and how you handled it.

Consider what you learned from the experience and how you approached overcoming the challenge.

 

Parent or Guardian Information

  • Full name of at least one parent or guardian

  • Parent or guardian's address

  • Parent or guardians email address

Recommendation Contacts

Have the following information ready for each of your three contacts: full name, title, school name, and email address.

  • English or Social Science teacher

  • Math or Science teacher

  • School official

What Does the School Official Do?

Your designated school official should be someone at your current school who can verify your academic and school records and provide supporting documentation, including:

  • GPA and class rank

  • Attendance records

  • Behavioral and disciplinary information

  • Standardized test scores

  • Other required school records

Step 3: Review Before You Submit

Before submitting your application, double-check that your information is complete, your essay meets the word count, and your recommendation contacts have agreed to participate.

 

You're ready to take the next step!

 

Required Information by Individual

 

Student   English or Social Science Teacher   Math or Science Teacher   School Official
  • Student Information
  • Parent Information
  • Essay (300-400 words)
  • English or Social Science Teacher contact information
  • Math or Science Teacher contact information
  • School official contact information
 
 
  • Student Information based on the instructional email they receive
  • Student Code (available within the instructional email)*
  • What course they teach
  • Rating on 12 categories
  • Describe the student’s academic and personal characteristics in your classroom
 
  • Student Information based on the instructional email they receive
  • Student Code (available within the instructional email)*
  • What course they teach
  • Rating on 12 categories
  • Describe the student’s academic and personal characteristics in your classroom
 
  • Student Information based on the instructional email they receive
  • Student Code (available within the instructional email)*
  • GPA, Class Rank, and how many students are in the class
  • Discipline behavior
  • Attendance
  • Supporting documents (standardized test scores, attendance reports, and disciplinary reports
  • Transcript, current schedule, grade report
  • IEP/504 (if applicable)
  • Category Ratings
 
*Very important
The deadline for students to initiate a Jones transfer SY26-27 application is April 3, 2026
 
 
The application period is now closed.