7th & 8th Grade Counseling & High School Application Updates

Greetings from the Principal & Counselor

Hello, and welcome to the new school year! I'm excited to introduce Aubrey Boonstra, the school counselor covering Mrs. Butler's maternity leave this fall. An important part of her role will be working with 7th and 8th grade students and families to support them in preparing for high school. Please read on for important dates and information. She and I look forward to working with you and your students this school year! - Dr. Valentine

Introducing Ms. Boonstra

Hello Edison Gifted families! My name is Ms. Aubrey Boonstra, and I’m happy to introduce myself as the temporary school counselor while Ms. Butler is away on maternity leave. I’m truly excited to be part of your school community and am looking forward to getting to know all of the students!

I am joining Edison with a background in both Counseling and Special Education and spent the last four years at Skinner North Classical School. I am passionate about helping students feel safe, supported, and confident both in and out of the classroom. I look forward to supporting your children's social/emotional journey. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions, concerns, or if there’s anything specific you’d like me to know about your child. My door is always open!

Important Dates for the 2025-2026 School Year

September 15th: Selective Enrollment waitlists close for the 25-26 School Year

September 22nd: Virtual High School Meeting for Edison 7th Grade Families (*Please note: this date has changed to accommodate the GoCPS information roll-out timeline.)

September 23rd: Virtual High School Meeting for Edison 8th Grade Families (*Please note: this date has changed to accommodate the GoCPS information roll-out timeline.)

September 25th: Network 1 High School Fair at Rickover Naval Academy, 6-7:30PM

October 1st: High School Fair at Albany Park Campus, 6:00-7:00PM

Virtual Informational Meeting for Edison 7th Grade Parents

Monday, September 22nd at Noon

Google Meet Link: meet.google.com/xex-ykta-bdo

Google Meet Call-In Info: +1 567-318-2199‬

Agenda:

Timeline & Important Dates
High School Application Process
Spring Offers/Waitlist
Resources
Questions

*The deck and recording will be shared after the event for those who are unable to attend.

Virtual Informational Meeting for Edison 8th Grade Parents

Tuesday, September 23rd at Noon

Google Meet Link: meet.google.com/caw-mwau-qwp

Google Meet Call-In Info: +1 307-271-0227‬

Agenda:

Timeline & Important Dates
High School Application Process
Spring Offers/Waitlist
Resources
Questions

*The deck and recording will be shared after the event for those who are unable to attend.

GoCPS Website

You can access the GoCPS website for all pertinent information related to the high school application process. CPS will provide ongoing updates on this site as they become available.

Individual Parent Conferences

Following the whole class virtual info sessions, we will offer individual family meetings if you would like to discuss best fit school options for your specific student. Please note this is optional and registration information will be shared following the info sessions.

Save the Date: High School Fair at Albany Park Campus

Please join us in the gym to learn more about high schools. Representatives will have tables set up and will be available to answer questions. Hope you can make it! *A list of the high schools that are attending will be released prior to the event.

Wednesday, October 1st at 6:00 - 7:00PM at

Edison Regional Gifted Center

Open Houses and Shadowing

Please visit the Calendar of Events page below to view high school open houses. For shadowing opportunities, you will need to reach out to individual schools.

GoCPS Calendar of Events

Student Meetings

Ms. Boonstra will begin meeting with students individually this week to better understand any support that they need while preparing for the high school application process.

Contact the Counselor or GoCPS

Aubrey Boonstra

aboonstra@cps.edu

773-534-0541

GoCPS:

gocps@cps.edu

773-553-2060