​We are making a series of Distinctive Promises – to our communities, students, educators, and leaders –  to make a difference in the lives of all Distinctive students.

CULTURE AT DISTINCTIVE SCHOOLS

Follow along with The Distinctive Promise as we celebrate the Culture of Distinctive Schools. We will share stories, reflections, and celebrations from across the Distinctive Schools network. Our first features celebrate the important relationships our teachers build with families at Distinctive College Prep – Harper Woods, and the student agency deeply felt by the young leaders at CICS Irving Park. Follow #TheDistinctivePromise on social media:

CICS West Belden: Bulldogs Belong. 
​Bulldogs Belong occurs every Wednesday morning. Every student in the school (K-8) is part of a multi-age pack. Middle school students volunteer to become pack leaders, and meet to create lessons for their pack. Student-led lessons cover topics like PRIDE, Social Emotional Learning, and activities to promote collaboration.  

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CICS Prairie: Family Dinner Series. 
​The family dinner series invites families to dine together and learn about a variety of topics throughout the year. 

CICS Bucktown: Kindergarten Superheroes. 
​ Each day a pride ticket winner is recognized as the superhero of the day. CICS Bucktown kindergarten students discuss how to be a kindergarten superhero by following the rules and showing PRIDE.

Distinctive College Prep – Harper Woods: It takes a team.

CICS Irving Park: Student Agency & Young Leaders.