Respected. Refined. Realized.
We expect the best of every student and, in turn, provide the support each student needs to achieve their best.
Our Vision is to operate the highest academic performing K-12 continuum of schools in the districts we serve, eradicating the achievement gap and providing graduates with the academic and psychosocial skills required to be successful in a competitive 4 year college or university. Our 9,200 students, 500 teachers, and 16 campuses are all Committed to Greatness.
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2012-2013 Elementary Applications
Lottery will be held Wed., April 18, 2012 at 5 PM at CICS Longwood Campus: 1309 W. 95th St
Click here for elementary applications (English)
Haz clic aqui para las aplicaciones de primaria (Español)
2012-2013 High School Applications
Lottery will be held Wed., February 08, 2012 at 5 PM at CICS Northtown Academy: 3900 W. Peterson
Click here for high school applications (English)
Haz clic aqui para las aplicaciones de segundaria (Español)
2012-2013 Transfer Applications
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Open House Schedule 2011-2012
CICS Avalon: 4/28, 12-2 PM
CICS Basil: 3/22, 4.30-5.30 PM; 3/23, 9-10 AM
CICS Bucktown: 3/22, 6-7 PM
CICS ChicagoQuest: 1/4, 6 PM; 2/1, 6 PM; 3/7, 6 PM; 4/4, 6 PM
CICS Irving Park: 2/16, 4.30-530 PM; 3/6, 4.30-530 PM
CICS Larry Hawkins: 1/17, 5-6.30 PM; 2/21, 5-6.30 PM
CICS Lloyd Bond: 2/22, 5-6.30 PM; 3/21, 5-6.30 PM; 4/25, 5-6.30 PM; 5/31, 5-6.30 PM
CICS Longwood: 1/17, 6-8 PM
CICS Prairie: 2/6, 4.30-5.30 PM
CICS Ralph Ellison: 1/21, 10-12 AM
CICS Wrightwood: 3/8, 5-7 PM
2011 has been a year of significant progress for CICS. With more than 90% of our high school graduates enrolling in college, and our elementary school students closing the achievement gap, we have a lot to celebrate.
Click here for our Fall 2011 Press Kit
Click here to access our News and Events page
Click here to read FocalPoint, our school reform publication
Click here to watch videos on our YouTube channel