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DISTINCTIVE SCHOOLS | You Belong Here.

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In each of our schools, we partner with families to personalize learning for every student.  Our joyful and caring school communities are amazing places to learn and grow!

Distinctive Schools’ students are engaged and curious learners – they excel academically and build deeper self awareness in joyful, safe, and supportive school cultures.

You belong here!  Distinctive Schools welcomes, accepts, and honors the uniqueness of all community members.  We support and celebrate the identity, growth, and success of every student. 

Be Distinctive. We're enrolling now and recruiting top talent! Enroll at one of our vibrant campuses (see below) in Chicago today, or Apply Now to join the Distinctive team.

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AIM

Art In Motion

Located in South Shore

Serving Grades 7-12

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BT

CICS Bucktown

Located in Bucktown

Serving Grades K-8

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CICS Irving Park

Located in Irving Park

Serving Grades K-8

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LB

CICS Lloyd Bond

Located in Altgeld Gardens

Serving Grades K-6

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LM

CICS Loomis

Longwood Manor

Grades K-2

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LGWD

CICS Longwood High School

Longwood Manor

Grades 9-12

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CICS West Belden

Belmont Cragin

Grades K-8

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CICS Longwood Elementary

Longwood Manor

Grades 3-8

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CICS Prairie

Roseland

Grades K-8

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We Promise to See You for You.

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At Distinctive Schools, everyone has the opportunity to realize their dreams.

Learning and growth doesn't stop with our students. Everyday we imagine and incubate new ideas. We actively encourage inquiry, entrepreneurial thinking and learner-agency for everyone.

The future is just around the corner. 
We’re ready for it. 

Are you?

Learn more about Distinctive employment benefits and apply to any of our open positions.