Enrollment FAQs

Step 1:
Complete the appropriate application (elementary or high school). 

YOU MUST INCLUDE:
• Proof of Chicago residency. Valid proof of residency includes: Utility bill, medical card, payroll stub, voter registration card, or mortgage statement. Note: ID, lease, or cell phone bill not accepted as proof of address.
• Copy of child's birth certificate, passport, or legal guardianship papers. No notarized letters accepted. 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 the CICS main office by the Friday prior to the lottery date.
• If you mailed your application, we recommend that you call a week after mailing to confirm its receipt.
• If you faxed your application, please call 15 minutes after it was faxed 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.

Address:

Chicago International Charter School

11 E. Adams St., Suite 600

Chicago, IL 60603

Fax: (312) 651-5001

Email: apply@chicagointl.org

Online: www.chicagointl.org 

Step 3:

If the lottery assigns your child a seat at one of our campuses, you will receive a letter from CICS with enrollment procedures. Otherwise, you will receive a waiting list letter.

What is CICS Rockford Patriots?
CICS Rockford Patriots (CICS Patriots) is an elementary charter school that opened in August 2010 with a school day and school year that are longer than those of traditional public schools. There is a school uniform policy, a code of conduct, and a college preparatory curriculum. Students are 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 is located in Rockford's Mid Town District at Patriots' Gateway Center. The school opened with 270 students in grades K-4 and will expand to K-7 for the 2013-2014 school year.  Plans are in place to open a 6-12 campus at another location within the next few years.

Who will attend the school?
Any child residing in School District 205 who will be entering grades K-7 in the fall of 2013 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 815-316-0170.

Step 1:

Complete the appropriate application (elementary or high school).

You must include:

• Proof of residency in Rockford Dist. 205 (valid proof of residency includes: Utility bill, medical card, payroll stub, voter registration card, or mortgage statement.)
• Child's birth certificate

Step 2:

The application must arrive at CICS Patriots' Rockford, IL office by the Friday prior to the lottery date.

Address:

CICS Patriots

615 S. 5th Street

Rockford, IL 61104

Fax: (815) 316-0170

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.