Welcome to our CPS school that offers a Gifted and Enriched Academic Program. We would like to extend a warm welcome to all our Edison families, both new and returning! The 2010-2011 school year is going to be yet another exciting opportunity for our students to reach their academic goals and pursue their dreams.
Edison Regional Gifted Center is a school built upon the dedication of great educators and very supportive parents. Since 1975, Edison Regional Gifted Center has welcomed thousands of gifted and high-ability students through its doors and graduated some of the most well-prepared, disciplined and top-performing students in the state.
At Edison Regional Gifted Center, lessons are experienced, not just taught. New ideas and skills emerge from the pages of books and are turned into unforgettable experiences by our creative team of 17 veteran public school teachers. These teachers are, in turn, supported by a stellar administration, a well-organized Local School Council (LSC)and a very proactive Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO).
Edison Regional Gifted Center 's Mission
Edison is a diverse community of learners--students, teachers, and parents--pursuing quality, continuous academic improvement and disciplined personal excellence. We are building a framework to help students express their giftedness, establish their humanity, and form values conducive to effective living.
"Be courageous! Whatever setbacks America has encountered, it has always emerged as a stronger and more prosperous nation...."
"Be brave as your fathers before you. Have faith and go forward." Thomas Alva Edison
Admission At Edison Regional Gifted Center
Admission to Edison is based on testing done by the Chicago Public Schools in accordance with the policies of the Office of Academic Enhancement. Applications for the gifted and classical schools can be optained at any Chicago Public School starting in October 2010. Applications are due Friday, December 17, 2010. After the application is processed, parents will be notified of the testing date. Edison will be hosting Open Houses on the following dates:
Thursday, September 30, 2010 9:00-11:00 am
Monday, December 13, 2010 9:00-11:00 am
Tuesday, March 15, 2011 9:00-11:00 am
Each year, the Gifted Program Office selects students to be enrolled in kindergarten and other program vacancies using test scores. The guidelines for admission have changed in the past few months. The Chicago Public Schools is still in the process of changing their admission policies. The student population will represent the socio-economic and geographic diversity of the City of Chicago.
It is the official policy of the Chicago School Board of Education and of Thomas A. Edison Regional Gifted Center that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex, religion, national origin or age be excluded from admission or be subjected to discrimination or exclusion under any of our programs. Students who are gifted and have other learning challenges are encouraged to apply.
Application is currently closed for the 2010-2011 school year. Parents interested in having children tested for the 2011-2012 school year can obtain more information through the following link:
