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The end of the school year has come and gone, but reflection looms large over another successful year. º£½Ç¹Ù·½Ê×Ò³ (CICS) and its partners—Civitas Education Partners, Distinctive Schools, and ReGeneration Schools—came together to share what they are most proud of this past year and what they’re looking forward to. Although sentiments differed, their pride is all rooted in their commitment to students, families, and staff. Check out some of their reflections and take a quick walk down memory lane as we prepare for the school year ahead!

JW Kuebler, CICS Irving Park, Principal

What are you most proud of this school year? 

The Academic Success of our students, evidenced by gains on IAR in both reading and math.  Additionally, being rated "Well Organized" on the 5Essentials Survey.

What are you most excited about for the 2024-25 school year?

Continuing to build on the momentum we have created this year - specifically in the culture of learning, grade level, rigorous and culturally affirming instruction.

Melinda Jean-Baptiste, CICS Longwood Elementary, Principal

What are you most proud of this school year? 

I am proud that we met our IAR Reading Goal this year! Also, I am proud of the growth of our teachers as evidenced by our TNTP walkthrough data.

What are you most excited about for the 2024-25 school year?

I'm mostly looking forward to building a strong, cohesive leadership team that can support all of the work that needs to be done this year in the areas of academics and culture.

Rachael Beucher, CICS Prairie, Principal

What are you most proud of this school year? 

The work around curriculum use and academic monitoring to ensure we are putting the lift on the scholars to ensure mastery of the standards they need to learn through our partnership with TNTP!

Also, our work with involved families and community partners -- we were able to partner with the PTA group to work on involving families more within the school as well as with new community partners to help us provide more opportunities for families and the community around our school!

What are you most excited about for the 2024-25 school year? 

Continuing to involve families more in our academic and SEL plans to help support scholars on a more all-around basis.  Working to meet our academic growth goals in reading and math!

Dr. David Lewis, CICS Wrightwood, Principal

What are you most proud of this school year? 

Instructional walkthroughs & creating a student culture of learning.

At CICS Wrightwood Charter School, Great Things are Happening Here!  CICS Wrightwood understands the importance of providing a rigorous education that meets the needs of today’s students and creates productive global citizens. We are working to achieve higher academic success for all students, strengthen teacher practice and efficacy, and increase parental involvement around educational strategies that support student success. We are continually working on and striving to go from good to great by questioning our practice, growing as professionals, and challenging processes.

What are you most excited about for the 2024-25 school year?

Professional Development / Iready - strategies for 1:1 interventions

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CICS proudly partners with Civitas Education Partners, Distinctive Schools, and ReGeneration Schools to operate 13 tuition-free public charter schools across Chicago.