Chicago International Charter School
CICS Student Outcomes
100
- 9th grade SAT growth percentile
- 4-year graduation rate
- College persistence rate
- 1-year dropout rate
96
89
> 98
college acceptance rate for students at all CICS high schools.
Voices Blog and Spotlights
Voices: Jennifer (Jenn) Harth - CICS Prairie
Every morning as I drive to Chicago’s south side to passionately carry out my heartwork in the Roseland community, deeply rooted in my spirit is a small part of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s I Have a Dream speech. The part of Dr. King’s dream where he hopes that his four children “will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” On that warm, August day in 1963 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., there was a call to action for justice and equity. This call to action is what inspires me and what drives me as an educational leader in the city of Chicago.
Educator: Kimeon Cruikshank
What is your role at CICS Prairie?
I am a Kindergarten Teacher at CICS Prairie.
What attracted you to CICS Prairie?
I was coming back from having worked overseas for 5 years and I wanted to find a position in which I could continue to use my ESL and Early Childhood Experience. I also wanted to find a community that reflected my background as well.
Why did you choose to be an educator?
I come from a family of educators. My mother, grandmother, and aunts and cousins are teachers. It’s always been one of the most important things you can do even if it’s not the most respected position. I also decided that I wanted to be a solution to what I saw (as a student) were the problems in education.
Partner: Accenture
Accenture is a global management consulting and professional services firm that provides strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations services. Partnering with CICS for 10 year, Accenture supports a mentoring program that provides CICS students with exposure to career fields and guides them to make informed decisions about college after high school graduation and their career going forward. As part of the program, an Accenture employee is paired with a CICS Student for the duration of the school year.
CICS News
Chicago International Charter School (CICS) released the following statement on CTU’s call for a strike at four schools on Feb. 5
Chicago International Charter School (CICS) released the following statement on CTU’s call for a strike at four schools on Feb. 5
From the community: Chicago International Charter School Launches Open Call for Education Entrepreneur Fellowship Program
Chicago International Charter School (CICS) has launched an Open Call for applications for the next cohort of its Education Entrepreneur Fellowship program. CICS' flagship innovation and incubation program, the Fellowship, supports education innovators by providing them with the tools, networks, and resources necessary to bring their innovative classroom and school model concepts from ideation to transformational impact.
2018 Kickoff Highlights
On Thursday, August 16th, 2018, Chicago International Charter School (CICS) celebrated the beginning of a new school year at the UIC Pavillion. On that day, staff of fourteen unique CICS campuses and one microlab came together, united by a shared vision: to create a hub of innovation where every student will flourish, every school will meet the unique needs of its community, and every success will improve our city and our world.
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Happy Valentines Day! CICS Irving Park parents were welcomed today by Johnny during Report Card Pick Up. He has been greeting students & staff since 2007 and helps keeps all secure & safe. His desk radiates positivity & enthusiasm for all. @Distinctive_Edu @CICSIrvingPark
