CICS Northtown Academy Campus recognizes the importance of clubs, student government and athletics in the development of young men and women. As an extension of the academic program at CICS Northtown, we support and encourage student participation in all of our extracurricular programs.

Athletics

CICS Northtown believes that our students health and enjoyment of life makes them better students. At CICS Northtown, students can learn to play sports in a physical education course or as a member of an athletic team. We encourage our students to develop and exercise a life-long fitness habit using the numerous strength building machines in our fitness center. Our curriculum reinforces health and fitness as a foundation of wellness.

Whether students are star athletes or have never stepped out on a court or field, the athletics program at CICS Northtown is an exciting experience. Everyone has a chance to participate. While we certainly want our teams to win, we recognize that the most important benefit our students experience is learning to work as a team while fine-tuning leadership skills on the field.

CICS Northtown is proud of our student athletes and offers an array of sporting activities for both young men and women including:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Soccer
• Softball
• Tennis
• Track
• Volleyball

For more information regarding athletic programs available at CICS Northtown, contact Eileen McBride via email or by calling 773-478-3655.

Clubs

Some clubs are an extension of academic life including honor societies, Math Club, Newspaper and Yearbook. Other clubs like International Club provide interesting and fun ways for students to gain an appreciation for diverse cultures that enrich our school and larger community. S.A.D.D. (Students Against Destructive Decisions) and Amnesty International provide vehicles for social action. Other organizations that develop student leadership are Ambassadors, Student Government and Student Council.

Student Clubs

• Ambassadors
• Amnesty International Club
• Art Honor Society
• Debate
• Hispanic Honor Society
• International Club
• Literary Journal
• Math Club
• National Honor Society
• Newspaper “The Puma Press”
• SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)
• Science Honor Society
• Senior Leaders
• Student Council and Student Government
• Technology
• Theater
• Yearbook

The World Is Our Canvas
A group of Northtown Academy students painted a mural under the viaduct on Peterson just east of Rogers Avenue as a gift to the Sauganash community. With the help of Art Teacher Mrs. Jeanette Thompson, students worked on the mural in six-hour stints on Saturdays during the summer months of May and June. The mural was a way to enhance and beautify the community, while representing the first class that completed four full years at Northtown Academy. The mural was completely designed and painted by students. The mural reflects Northtown’s commitment to high educational goals, and represents how personal and civic responsibility are core to our curriculum. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication shown by the students at Northtown.