Families

Welcome to our family resource site! Learn more about school events, how to connect with other CICS Ralph Ellison families, how to get involved, and much more. CICS Ralph Ellison believes that family involvement is an essential component of students' academic success.

Quick Links

• CICS Ralph Ellison Student and Family Handbook
• CICS Ralph Ellison  Calendar

Enrollment Information for Prospective Families

Enrollment for the 20112-13 school year is now open! Please click below to download the application. Instructions for how to submit, are included on the upper section of the application. 

2012-2013 New Student Application (ENGLISH) 

2012-2013 New Student Application (SPANISH)

The CICS Ralph Ellison student body is chosen at random through a publicly held lottery, with no regard to a student's background or family situation.

Enrollment eligibility is met if:

• the student is a resident of Chicago
• Submits a completed application and supporting residency documentation

We accept applications during our enrollment period, which opens in November and runs through January of each year.

PROSPECTIVE STUDENT OPEN HOUSE 

We encourage you to attend one of our prospective student open houses. The first open house of the school year will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The second open house will be held Saturday, January 21, 2011 from 10:00 a.m till Noon. Please make plans to attend. These are the only two open houses offered this school year. 

If you would like to be added to our mailing list or have any questions, please email Erika Callahan, Civitas Schools Director of External Affairs.

Please review our Frequently Asked Questions for additional information.

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CICS Ralph Ellison
1817 West 80th Street
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 478-4434
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