Communities In Schools

The mission of Communities In Schools is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Communities In Schools (CIS) believes that caring, one-on-one relationships between adults and young people make the crucial difference. Programs dont change kids relationships do. CIS creates comprehensi... ve, locally controlled and owned support systems around schools. In partnership with the local system, CIS identifies the most critical needs of students and families needs that are preventing children from succeeding in school, and in life. CIS fuels personal potential, so every student can take charge of their story and define their success for life. CIS then locates and coordinates community resources, dedicated volunteers and agencies to serve in partnership with the public schools, both during the day and after school, thereby making the work of our educators much more effective. Thus, coordination of effort and accountability for results are essential aspects of the service CIS provides because, too often, well-meaning programs are not focused on overall school objectives. CIS ensures that the work of these outside agencies and volunteers is interconnected and integrated to provide the support schools need the most. Interested in becoming a Volunteer? click below to download our handbook.. young people and their parents.. First and foremost, it is the students themselves who guarantee CIS success. Last year, nearly one million young people demonstrated that hard work, commitment to learning and a desire to give back to peers and community can equal success. Parents give their approval and support to each childs participation in CIS. They become involved in CIS mission, volunteer their time and often benefit themselves from parenting classes and other family-skills initiatives brokered into schools by CIS. We help every student see their potential so they can fearlessly unlock it in ways big and small. Working inside the system to challenge it from the core, we ...Read More