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Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT IS ART IN MOTION?

  • Art In Motion (AIM) is a creative arts charter school authorized by Chicago Public Schools

  • AIM is a free, independent neighborhood public school open to all 7th-12th grade students, including English language learners and students with special needs.

  • AIM does not have special entrance requirements; AIM has the freedom to be innovative while maintaining high academic standards for advancing student achievement.

WHO CAN ATTEND ART IN MOTION?

  • AIM welcomes students who live in the city of Chicago.

  • AIM serves 7th-12th grade students.

DO STUDENTS NEED TO AUDITION TO ATTEND AIM?

  • There is no testing or audition requirement to attend AIM.

  • We encourage students to apply who have a passion for the arts, are seeking an arts based school experience, and want to prepare for their college and career plans after high school through the arts.

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HOW DO I APPLY?

  • The 7th, 8th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade application can be found here.  You will a) create a parent/guardian account, then b) complete and submit the brief application.

  • Rising 9th graders must rank Art In Motion in their GoCPS high school application.

  • If you have any questions about the application process, please email aim.enroll@distinctiveschools.org

WILL THERE BE A LOTTERY TO ATTEND?

  • If there are more applicants than seats available for 7th, 8th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade students, AIM will hold a public lottery.  The lottery provides an equal chance admission for all students.  However, in an effort to keep families together, siblings of current Art In Motion students will receive preference in the lottery.


HOW DO I KNOW IF MY APPLICATION WAS ACCEPTED?

  • For rising 7th, 8th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students, you will receive a notification when your application has been received.  Families will be notified of acceptance status in April.

  • For rising 9th grade students, offers will be released by GoCPS in March.

  • For applications for the current school year, you will be notified of status within three business days.

WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS AFTER I AM NOTIFIED THAT I AM ACCEPTED?

  • Once you have accepted your seat within our online platform, you will schedule a time to register with our team to provide necessary student information to complete registration.