Charter schools are called to provide educational opportunities that fulfill needs unmet by local neighborhood schools. As a college preparatory school, CICS Ellison must offer an academic program superior to its public counterparts. Yet, for every public dollar that our local neighborhood high school counterparts receive, CICS Ellison receives 79 cents. In addition, we don't receive any dollars to support the management our facility.

Your Dollars at Work

Financial support from families, foundations, and corporations help us bridge the funding disparities that exist for charter schools and to provide support for additional program initiatives.

A sampling of where your dollars go includes:

• attracting and maintaining a highly qualified faculty

• enhancing athletic programs

• keeping technology products current and effective for students and staff

• providing collateral materials for our unique, integrated curriculum

Get Involved!

To make a donation, or for more information on the fundraising initiatives at CICS Ralph Ellison Campus, please contact Erika Callahan, Manager of External Affairs and Strategic Initiatives, via email or by calling 312.850.4345.

We also welcome the opportunity to give a tour of the school to individuals and groups who are interested in supporting our work.