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Located on the South Side of Chicago, CICS Ellison is making a difference in the lives of students in Chicago. We offer students a college preparatory education emphasizing rigor, relevance, and relationships, which provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in college and careers. A partnership of teachers, staff, families and community work together to create a motivating environment where all students are offered challenging and engaging learning opportunities that foster their understanding of themselves and the world. Our dedicated staff provides close support to students as they develop intellectually and personally, which produces student achievement and civic responsibility.