Mission and Vision

The mission of Civitas Schools is to ensure that all students demonstrate the intellectual skills, the cultural competence, the belief in self, and the engagement in community necessary for success in school, college, the workplace and life.

We accomplish this by creating and sustaining a clear culture of excellence with shared vision and purpose, shared responsibility for our school and local communities, support for the academic, social-emotional and health needs of our students and by providing life changing enrichment opportunities. 

Civitas Schools Vision

To support outstanding schools where all students develop a lifelong love of learning, the skills required to earn a four-year college degree and a deep belief in their ability to impact the world through active civic participation.

Our Core Values

Students First

Our schools are places where the needs and aspirations of our students are at the center of all decisions driving high quality teaching and learning.

Value Everyone

All members of our community are uniquely gifted.  We hold ourselves accountable to developing each individual and we strive to incorporate the voices of our students, families and staff into decision-making processes.

Collaboration

By working together, we learn and achieve at higher levels than we would as individuals.  Our community and efforts are strengthened by the diversity of experiences, talents, perspectives and ideas we bring to the work of reaching our common goals.

Lifelong Learning

We learn everywhere and all the time.  We are curious.  We learn from each other.  We learn from experience.  We are not afraid to fail.

Integrity

As community members, we are honest and transparent in our work, communication and relationships with one another.

Work Hard/Work Smart

We focus our energy and efforts on striving to exceed expectations for achievement.  Constant reflection about everything we do makes our work more productive and meaningful.

Everyone Can

We believe that everyone can succeed and that we are all accountable for own growth and for the development of others, regardless of obstacles or challenges

1033 W. Van Buren St., Suite 640
Chicago, IL 60607
312.733.6790
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