CICS - Washington Pk Campus | Chicago, IL (For STEM)

About CICS - Washington Pk Campus

CICS - Washington Pk Campus is situated at 110 East 61st Street in Chicago. It serves approximately 446 students in grades K–8 with a student–teacher ratio of 30:1. Math proficiency is 13% and reading proficiency is 28%. The gender mix consists of 52% male and 48% female. The school offers a challenging college preparatory environment with an emphasis on academic excellence and character building. The ReGeneration Schools campus features an engaging curriculum that develops critical thinking and core skills in language arts and math. This facility will offer a safe, structured learning environment that will set each scholar on a path to college graduation.” Students are exposed to different programs like STEM, music and art for the holistic development. The school is a cornerstone of the Washington Park community. Most of the property here is in the $150,000-$300,000 range. Parents value the school’s focus on high expectations and individualised teaching that provides an opportunity for students to shine. Families often point to the school’s focus on social-emotional development and college readiness. This school is dedicated to being the best elementary schools in Illinois and the number one choice for families looking for a quality charter school education in Illinois.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 13%

Reading 28%

State average proficiency is 13% in Math and 28% in Reading.

16

Full-time Teachers

30 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

10

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

487

Total Students

$66456

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0%

Asian 0%

Hispanic 2.46%

Black 96.1%

Two+ Races 1.23%

Native Am. 0.21%

White

0%

Asian

0%

Hispanic

2.46%

Black

96.1%

Two+ Races

1.23%

Native Am.

0.21%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 487

48.05%

234 Female

51.95%

253 Male

Student Population

487 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 30 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

497 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

CICS - Washington Pk Campus Contact Information

Address

110 E 61st St, Chicago, IL 60637

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Phone

(773) 347-0200

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Website

http://www.chicagointl.org/campuses/washington-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: 7:45 AM – 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 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

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Latest News

CICS Washington Park recently completed a strategic transition to bolster its middle school academic leadership and instructional support staff. The campus, run by ReGeneration Schools, has kept its focus on fostering a rigorous college-prep culture and has been recognized in the past for impressive student growth percentiles. The school remains committed to a safe, structured environment that is intentionally designed to put each scholar on the path to college graduation.

FAQ

Q1. What is the primary academic focus of CICS Washington Park?

Ans. The school provides a rigorous, college-prep environment focused on academic excellence, character development, and a comprehensive curriculum including STEM and language arts.

Q2. What health services are available to students on campus?

Ans. Students have access to supportive services including mobile health services, dental programs, and crisis intervention services.

Q3. What are the official school hours for CICS Washington Park?

Ans. The school operates on a daily schedule starting at 7:45 AM and dismissing at 3:30 PM.

Q4. Which organization manages the CICS Washington Park campus?

Ans. The campus is managed by ReGeneration Schools, a nationally ranked charter program dedicated to putting students on the path to college.

Q5. Is there a specific grade range served by this school?

Ans. CICS Washington Park is a public charter school serving students in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade.

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

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

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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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