CICS Avalon - ReGeneration Schools

CICS Avalon/South Shore Campus

The mission of CICS Avalon is to prepare its students to enter, succeed in, and graduate from college.

ReGeneration prepares all students to enter and succeed in college through effort, achievement, and the content of their character. All students demonstrate excellence in reading, writing, math, science and history while consistently exemplifying the virtues of respect, integrity, diligence, responsibility, compassion and perseverance.

We work diligently to create schools that are academically rigorous, build character, and are infused with joy. We aspire to create the best elementary and middle schools in Cincinnati and Chicago, where excellence is the only acceptable standard.

ReGeneration is characterized by a culture that is orderly, supportive, and focused on academic work.  The ethos of the community is one of mutual care and respect. Students have the right to a quality education that supports their development into productive and responsible citizens. Since 2012, ReGeneration Schools has been managing six turnaround schools in Chicago and has significantly raised achievement in all of them.

At ReGeneration, college-prep academics begin in Kindergarten. A typical day includes:

Elementary (K-4)

  • Extended Learning Time, 7:15 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Morning Meeting
  • 3 hours of Literacy
  • 1 1/2 hours of Math
  • 45 minutes of Writing
  • 45 minutes of Social Studies or Science
  • 45 minutes of Music or Physical Education
  • Character development and structured choice time
  • Homework EVERY night

Middle School (5-8)

  • Extended Learning Time, 7:15 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Morning Motivation
  • 75 minutes of Reading
  • 75 minutes of Writing
  • 75 minutes of Math
  • 75 minutes of Social Studies or Science
  • 75 minutes of Art or Physical Education
  • Teacher-led enrichment or tutoring
  • Homework EVERY night

Great things happen when our children's potential meets opportunity.

Our Leadership

Shavon Mathus at Regeneration Schools

Shavon Mathus-Harris, K-4 Elementary Principal. Shavon was born and raised on the South Side of Chicago and is a graduate of DePauw University with a background in Education Studies and Psychology. After undergrad at DPU, Shavon went on to complete her Master of Arts in Teaching with Relay Graduate School of Education in New York. While completing her Master program, Shavon taught at Excellence Girls, a Blue Ribbon school, under the Uncommon Schools network in Brooklyn and served as an Instructional Leader. Following her career in New York, Shavon transitioned to school leadership in Chicago. She has operated as a Dean of Culture, Assistant Principal, and Principal for the past few years and is extremely passionate about working with young scholars from the South Side of Chicago. Shavon is excited to serve the students, families, and staff of CICS Avalon!

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Darryl Patteson, 5-8 Middle School Principal. 

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Shameka Williams, K-8 Director of Operations. Shameka is a graduate of Ashford University and currently serves as the Director of Operations at CICS Avalon. Shameka received a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science/Education and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration before earning her Director’s Certification from National Louis University. Prior to joining ReGeneration Schools in 2017, Shameka worked for LEARN Charter School.  During her thirteen years at LEARN, Shameka took on various positions as an assistant teacher, lead teacher, PE teacher, office manager, school manager, Pre-K director, and compliance manager.

Stacey ReGeneration Schools at CICS Avalon

Marquis Washington, Director of Curriculum and Instruction. Previously, Marquis served as the Elementary School Principal at CCIS Avalon as well as a classroom teacher at CICS Avalon in kindergarten, third, and fourth grade. During this time, he also served as Grade-Level Team Lead for third and fourth grade, Staff Culture Lead, and Principal Fellow. Prior to his work at ReGeneration Schools, Marquis worked as a behavior technician where he used careful behavioral observation, reinforcement, and prompting to teach and guide young students. Mr. Washington holds a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Arkansas – Fayetteville.

Family Information:

Panther Packets

Family Resources & Policies

School Schedule

  • Monday - Thursday: 7:15 am - 3:30 pm

  • Friday: 7:15 am - 1:45 pm

  • Students must arrive BEFORE 7:45 am or will be marked tardy.

  • Early dismissals are not allowed after 3:00 pm Monday - Thursday and 1:15 pm on Fridays

Uniforms

At ReGeneration, students take pride in their appearance.  Except on designated days, students are required to wear the regulation school uniform.  Uniforms are to be clean, well fitted, and presentable. All uniforms can be viewed and purchased at the following store:

Martinelli Children's Wear
3517 W. 95th St.
Evergreen Park, IL 60805

Elementary (K-4)

  • White or navy blue polo shirt or collared shirt with CICS - Avalon logo
  • Navy blue sweater with embroidered CICS - Avalon logo (Hoodies NOT allowed)
  • Plain navy blue slacks
  • Belts (solid black, brown or navy) must be worn with any piece of uniform that has belt loops.
  • Navy blue pleated skirts
  • Navy blue uniform jumpers
  • Solid black dress shoes

Middle School (5-8)

  • White collared button-up shirt
  • Undershirts must be white and short-sleeved.
  • Navy blue or plaid tie
  • Navy blue cardigan or blazer with embroidered CICS - Avalon logo
  • Khaki dress pants
  • Navy blue plaid skirt, knee-length or longer
  • Solid black belts
  • Solid black dress shoes

Gym Uniform

  • Navy blue CICS - Avalon gym shirt
  • Navy blue CICS - Avalon sweatpants or shorts
  • Solid white, black or black and white sneakers
  • Gym uniform clothing must include the school's name.
  • Additional apparel and accessories should NOT be worn to school.

CICS Food Program

At CICS, we are committed to our students’ health and wellness. Research shows that healthy students are better able to pay attention in class and better positioned to succeed in school and in life.

CICS Avalon
1501 E. 83rd Pl., Chicago, IL 60617

Phone: (773) 721 - 0858
Email: info@cicsavalon.org

SCHOOL HOURS
7:40 a.m. Classes Begin

3:30 p.m. Dismissal

ReGen Private Policy

Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources
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