Student Registration

***** A parent/guardian must enroll a student.  The parent/guardian must present an original birth certificate, proof of guardianship, proof of address, and completed medical forms – physical, shot records, dental, hearing and vision screening.  All students attending Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., Paideia Academy should live within the school’s attendance boundaries.  Any child whose parent enrolls them under misrepresentation of information will be investigated and transferred immediately. *****

Open Enrollment - Neighborhood

Application Requirements   Not Applicable

Selections
Open to students living in the attendance boundary. 

​How to Apply
Students can enroll in the program without submitting an application.

Open Enrollment  Non-Neighborhood

Application Requirements  Not Applicable

Selections
If space is available, applicants living outside the attendance boundary are randomly selected through a computerized lottery. Priority is given to applicants who have a sibling enrolled in the school. 

​How to Apply to Option for Knowledge Online Application
Online: www.apply.cps.edu or (click "apply.cps.edu")

Paper: Standard Elementary Schools application 
Download at www.cpsoae.org (click "Apply") or
Call (773) 535-6650 option 7