What is a charter school?
Charter schools are free public schools that are independent from any school district and are open to all children, including students who are English language learners and students with special needs. Charter schools do not have special entrance requirements. Charter schools receive flexibility in operations in exchange for being held accountable for student performance.

Is there tuition?
No, charter schools are publicly funded and do not require tuition from families.

Who can attend a charter school?
As public schools, charter schools accept all students living in their attendance boundaries, including students with special needs and English learners. Students are admitted through a random, public lottery.

Is ReGeneration Schools a for-profit?
No. ReGeneration Schools is a not-for-profit because we deeply believe that our children need each and every penny of funding in the classroom. We do not have any for-profit affiliates selling curriculum or other services, either.

When does the school day start?
School starts promptly at 7:45 pm. We offer breakfast from 7:15-7:45 am. 

What are the school uniform requirements?
Please use the links below for complete uniform requirements.

CICS Avalon

CICS Basil

CICS Washington Park

Are masks provided to students on-campus?
Yes, each child is given a new mask daily.

Can a parent choose virtual learning for their child?
This is decided on a case-by-case basis. Please reach out to your individual campus for additional information.

For additional information, please read the ReGen Family Resource Guide for Health & Safety. This guide includes information on:
Steps We Take On-Campus to Prevent Covid-19 Transmission
How Families Can Limit the Spread of Covid-19
How the School Responds to Covid-19 Exposure
Next Steps if Your Child Needs to Quarantine
Campus Contact Information
Information About the COVID-19 Vaccine & How to Schedule

Do families need to purchase school supplies?
We provide all families and scholars with the school supplies they need.

How will scholars with diverse learning needs be supported?
Students with IEPs will be supported with their accommodations and modifications through their classes by their Special Education teacher. They will also have modifications made to their work. There will also be opportunities for tutoring and individual support to work on IEP goals. 

Related service providers (speech pathologists, social workers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and paraprofessionals) will continue to hold sessions with students. We are committed to supporting all students and meeting their needs. 

What if I think my child needs an IEP?
If you think your child might have a disability and require an IEP, the first step is to reach out to your school's Case Manager. Your school leader can put you in contact with the school's Case Manager. ReGeneration Schools is following all the legal procedures under the guidance of IDEA, the Department of Education, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), and Chicago Public Schools for ensuring students who are referred for IEPs are reviewed.