Enrollment FAQ's

Step 1:

Complete the appropriate application (elementary or high school).

You must include your child's:

• Age
• Most recent grade
• Proof of Chicago residency

You must also list the CICS campuses you'd like your child to attend, in order of preference. You may apply to as many campuses as you like, as long as that campus has your child's grade level.

Step 2:

The application must arrive at Chicago International's main office by the Friday prior to the lottery date.

Address:

Chicago International Charter School

228 S. Wabash, Suite 500

Chicago, IL 60604

Fax: (312) 651-5001

We recommend that you call a week after submitting your application to confirm its receipt.

Students who apply after the lottery date will be assigned a place at the requested campus, if space is available, or on the appropriate waiting list on a first-come, first-served basis.

Step 3:

If the lottery assigns your child a seat at one of our campuses, you will receive a letter from Chicago International with enrollment procedures.

What is CICS Rockford Patriots?
CICS Rockford Patriots (CICS Patriots) is an elementary charter school that will open in August 2010 with a school day and school year that are longer than those of traditional public schools. Also in place will be a school uniform policy, a code of conduct, and a college preparatory curriculum. Students will be eligible for transportation provided by the Rockford School District in accordance with district busing policy.

Where will CICS Patriots be located, and will more grades be added?
CICS Patriots will be located in Rockford's Mid Town District at Patriots' Gateway Center. The school will open with 270 students in grades K-4 and will expand to K-5 the following year.  Plans are in place to open a 6-12 campus at another location in 2012.

Who will attend the school?
Any child residing in School District 205 who will be entering grades K-4 in the fall of 2010 may apply.

How do I enroll my child?
Parents must complete a New Student Application and mail to or drop off at the Patriots Center: 615 S. 5th St. or fax to 815-316-0091.

Step 1:

Complete the appropriate application (elementary or high school).

You must include your child's:

    * Age
    * Most recent grade
    * Proof of residency in School District 205

Step 2:

The application must arrive at Chicago International's Rockford, IL office by the Friday prior to the lottery date.

Address:

CICS Patriots

615 S 5th Street

Rockford, IL 61104

Fax: (815) 316-0091

We recommend that you call a week after submitting your application to confirm its receipt.

Students who apply after the lottery date will be assigned a place at the requested campus, if space is available, or on the appropriate waiting list on a first-come, first-served basis

Step 3:

If the lottery assigns your child a seat at one of our campuses, you will receive a letter from Chicago International with enrollment procedures.