CICS Washington Park - ReGeneration Schools

CICS WASHINGTON PARK CAMPUS

The mission of CICS WASHINGTON PARK is to prepare its students to enter, succeed in, and graduate from college.

ReGeneration prepares all students to enter and succeed in college through effort, achievement, and the content of their character. All students demonstrate excellence in reading, writing, math, science and history while consistently exemplifying the virtues of respect, integrity, diligence, responsibility, compassion and perseverance.

We work diligently to create schools that are academically rigorous, build character, and are infused with joy. We aspire to create the best elementary and middle schools in Cincinnati and Chicago, where excellence is the only acceptable standard.

ReGeneration is characterized by a culture that is orderly, supportive, and focused on academic work.  The ethos of the community is one of mutual care and respect. Students have the right to a quality education that supports their development into productive and responsible citizens. Since 2012, ReGeneration Schools has been managing six turnaround schools in Chicago and has significantly raised achievement in all of them.

At ReGeneration, college-prep academics begin in Kindergarten. A typical day includes:

Elementary (K-4)

  • Extended Learning Time, 7:15 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Morning Meeting
  • 3 hours of Literacy
  • 1 1/2 hours of Math
  • 45 minutes of Writing
  • 45 minutes of Social Studies or Science
  • 45 minutes of Music or Physical Education
  • Character development and structured choice time
  • Homework EVERY night

Middle School (5-8)

  • Extended Learning Time, 7:15 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Morning Motivation
  • 75 minutes of Reading
  • 75 minutes of Writing
  • 75 minutes of Math
  • 75 minutes of Social Studies or Science
  • 75 minutes of Art or Physical Education
  • Teacher-led enrichment or tutoring
  • Homework EVERY night

Great things happen when our children's potential meets opportunity.

Our Leadership

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Athena Giddens, K-4 Principal. Mrs. Giddens has her B.A. from Bradley University and her M.A.T. from Concordia University.  Prior to working for ReGeneration Schools, she has worked for Chicago Public Schools within the Englewood Community overseeing, planning, and program implementation for student academic and social emotional enrichment.  In addition, she is working on her second Masters in School Leadership and is a fellow in the Relay Graduate School of Education’s Instructional Leader Professional Development program.

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Ashley Terrell, 5-8 Principal. 

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Warren Robinson, K-8 Director of Operations. 

School Schedule

  • Monday - Thursday: 7:15 am - 3:30 pm

  • Friday: 7:15 am - 1:45 pm

  • Students must arrive BEFORE 7:45 am or will be marked tardy.

  • Early dismissals are not allowed after 3:00 pm Monday - Thursday and 1:15 pm on Fridays.

Family Resources & Policies

Uniforms

At ReGeneration, students take pride in their appearance.  Except on designated days, students are required to wear the regulation school uniform.  Uniforms are to be clean, well fitted, and presentable. All uniforms can be viewed and purchased at the following store:

Martinelli Children's Wear
3517 W. 95th St.
Evergreen Park, IL 60805

Elementary (K-4)

  • Navy blue polo shirt or collared shirt with CICS - Washington Park logo
  • Navy blue sweater with embroidered CICS - Washington Park logo (Hoodies NOT allowed)
  • Plain khaki slacks
  • Belts (solid black, brown or navy) must be worn with any piece of uniform that has belt loops.
  • Khaki pleated skirts
  • Khaki uniform jumper
  • Solid black dress shoes

Middle School (5-8)

  • White collared button-up shirt
  • Navy solid or plaid tie
  • Navy cardigan or blazer with embroidered CICS - Washington Park logo
  • Shirts must always be tucked in whenever students are on school grounds. 
  • Undershirts must be white and short-sleeved.
  • Khaki dress pants. 
  • Khaki plaid skirt, knee-length or longer
  • Solid black or brown belts
  • Solid black shoes are required.
  • On days when students have physical education, they must wear a navy blue CICS Washington Park T-shirt and navy blue sweatpants or shorts. 
  • On days when students have physical education they must wear athletic shoes. These shoes should be black. 

Gym Uniform

  • Navy CICS - Washington Park gym shirt
  • Navy CICS - Washington Park sweatpants or shorts
  • Solid black athletic shoes
  • Gym uniform clothing must include the school's name.
  • Additional apparel and accessories should NOT be worn to school.

CICS Food Program

At CICS, we are committed to our students’ health and wellness. Research shows that healthy students are better able to pay attention in class and better positioned to succeed in school and in life.

CICS Washington Park
110 E. 61st St., Chicago, IL 60637

K-4: (773) 347-0200
5-8: (773) 324-3300
Email: info@cicswashingtonpark.org

SCHOOL HOURS
7:40 a.m. Classes Begin

3:30 p.m. Dismissal

ReGen Private Policy

Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources
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