CICS - Irving Park Campus | Chicago, IL (For STEM)

About CICS - Irving Park Campus

CICS - Irving Park Campus is located at 3820 North Spaulding Avenue in Chicago. It serves 512 students in grades K–8 with a student–teacher ratio of 19:1. Math proficiency is 18% and reading proficiency is 20%. The gender mix is 52% male and 48% female.The school offers an integrated curriculum that fosters academic growth and an emphasis on personal responsibility. Teachers foster an environment of caring that identifies and accommodates diverse modalities of learning. The building also has modern science labs and a large gym for daily exercise. Students collaborate on a campus mural project that encourages positive behavior and school pride. There is a theater arts track at the school and students participate in stage productions each year. Students in a special health and wellness class practice mindfulness exercises to aid emotional well-being. There are some local parks and educational facilities near the school. The average prices in this neighborhood are in the $360K-$540K range. Parents like how the school gets their kids ready for the high school way of life. Families often comment on the good community spirit and the friendliness of the staff. Today the school is one of the best elementary schools in Illinois.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 18%

Reading 20%

State average proficiency is 18% in Math and 20% in Reading.

27

Full-time Teachers

19 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

4

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

505

Total Students

$66456

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 11.09%

Asian 3.76%

Hispanic 76.44%

Black 5.15%

Two+ Races 1.98%

Native Am. 0.59%

White

11.09%

Asian

3.76%

Hispanic

76.44%

Black

5.15%

Two+ Races

1.98%

Native Am.

0.59%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 505

49.31%

249 Female

50.69%

256 Male

Student Population

505 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

556 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

CICS - Irving Park Campus Contact Information

Address

3820 N Spaulding Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

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Phone

(773) 433-5000

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Website

http://www.chicagointl.org/campuses/irving-park.html

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

CICS Irving Park Campus revamped its interactive library media center with updated technology and coding centers. The school community put on a high-energy field day that did a great job of promoting the goals of excellent sportsmanship, teamwork, and physical fitness. The teaching staff’s commitment to providing a safe learning space remains solidly in place and families continue to have great confidence in this.

FAQ

Q1. At CICS Irving Park Campus, what time do doors unlock for general student entry shifts?

Ans. The entry gates at the main gate are opened at 7:45 AM sharp for supervised blocks of check-in and cafeteria access for the students.

Q2. Are non-food treats allowed for individual student classroom birthday celebrations at CICS Irving Park Campus?

Ans. And the safety of groups of students with high allergies is not considered, which is why non-food items like pencils or stickers are needed.

Q3. How long are the daily unstructured active play or recess periods for students at CICS Irving Park Campus?

Ans. Every primary grade classroom has twenty minutes of unstructured time each day for either outdoor playground or indoor classroom play.

Q4. Why do students get out early on Friday afternoons at CICS Irving Park Campus?

Ans. The school has a weekly early professional development block that releases all classes exactly at one o'clock PM.

Q5. Can student digital devices daily toggle between the CICS Irving Park Campus network and home?

Ans. Middle school students can take district-provided devices home to do technology-enhanced homework, with agreements.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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