We provide a rigorous, student-centered, and innovative learning environment supporting academic excellence for all students. CICS Lloyd Bond, is part of the Chicago International Charter School (CICS) network. The mission of CICS Lloyd Bond is to provide students with the necessary tools and skills needed to develop superior levels of achievement. We strive for academic, social and physical excel
lence by providing a quality and challenging curriculum. We promote positive moral and social values, foster an atmosphere of self-discipline in a safe learning environment, and maximize individual productivity to meet the needs of a changing global society. CICS Lloyd Bond students will be able to maximize their potential for successfully actualizing their goals with confidence and intrinsic motivation, thereby enabling each student to become a lifelong learner and strong functional contributor to their local community as well as their global community. CICS, founded in 1997, is one of Illinoisβ largest charter networks with two decades of experience managing a diverse portfolio of innovative public charter schools. Our vibrant network of diverse Chicago charter schools enables students to thrive every day, puts them on a path to success in college and life, and empowers entrepreneurial educators to pursue excellence through innovation. CICS educates more than 7,300 students in grades K-12 who travel from 56 different Chicago neighborhoods to attend one of its 13 campuses.