Program Background Communities In Schools is the largest national dropout prevention network. CIS is located in 27 states and the District of Columbia. The average high school graduation rate for students in North Carolina is 69%[[#_ftn1|[1]]]. In Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, about 2,000 students drop out every year[[#_ftn2|[2]]]. More specifically at E.E. Waddell, the site in which I work, there were 134 dropouts during the 2008-2009 school year[[#_ftn3|[3]]]. Based on these statistics, an agency like Communites In Schools is essential.Of the 4,700 students CIS served during the 2008-09 school year, 97% of CIS students stayed in school, 88% were promoted to the next grade and 94% of CIS seniors graduated[[#_ftn4|[4]]]. Communities In Schools is the solution.
Overview
Their mission is to bring much needed resources into the schools to assist students with learning, staying in school and preparing for life. Communities In Schools connects the community with the school. They are able to accomplish their goal of helping students graduate by forming effective partnerships and creating unique programs with companies both locally and nationally. Initially, the partnerships begin with the schools and parents. As an organization, Communities In Schools has specific roles and responsibilities to the school system. CIS enrolls 100 students which is comprised of ‘at risk’, TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) and Foster Care children. The organization provides a continuum of services, as needed or requested and as resources is available to students. Some of these services are tutoring/mentoring, health and dental assessments, monitoring attendance and grades, incentives for achievement, linkage with community agencies and experiential activities. Lastly, on the high school level, CIS provides prearranged ThinkCOLLEGE service requirements for 9th-12th to prepare and expose students to higher education opportunities. Communities In Schools is uniquely set up to maximize its services. This school-based program has a Site Coordinator located at every school (33 sites – including elementary, middle and high school). The responsibility of the Site Coordinator is to assist the school in achieving their particular goals by providing: attendance monitoring, academic support, student training, volunteer services, opportunities for student recognition and parent communication and workshops.
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[[#_ftnref1|[1]]] Personal Commuication, Mike Massey (Data Analyst), August 24, 2009 [[#_ftnref2|[2]]] Personal Commuication, Mike Massey (Data Analyst), August 24, 2009 [[#_ftnref3|[3]]] Personal Commuication, Mike Massey (Data Analyst), August 24, 2009 [[#_ftnref4|[4]]] Oral Interview, Bill Anderson, Ph.D. (Executive Director), August 20, 2009
Communities In Schools is the largest national dropout prevention network. CIS is located in 27 states and the District of Columbia. The average high school graduation rate for students in North Carolina is 69%[[#_ftn1|[1]]]. In Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, about 2,000 students drop out every year[[#_ftn2|[2]]]. More specifically at E.E. Waddell, the site in which I work, there were 134 dropouts during the 2008-2009 school year[[#_ftn3|[3]]]. Based on these statistics, an agency like Communites In Schools is essential. Of the 4,700 students CIS served during the 2008-09 school year, 97% of CIS students stayed in school, 88% were promoted to the next grade and 94% of CIS seniors graduated[[#_ftn4|[4]]]. Communities In Schools is the solution.
Overview
Their mission is to bring much needed resources into the schools to assist students with learning, staying in school and preparing for life. Communities In Schools connects the community with the school. They are able to accomplish their goal of helping students graduate by forming effective partnerships and creating unique programs with companies both locally and nationally. Initially, the partnerships begin with the schools and parents. As an organization, Communities In Schools has specific roles and responsibilities to the school system. CIS enrolls 100 students which is comprised of ‘at risk’, TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) and Foster Care children. The organization provides a continuum of services, as needed or requested and as resources is available to students. Some of these services are tutoring/mentoring, health and dental assessments, monitoring attendance and grades, incentives for achievement, linkage with community agencies and experiential activities. Lastly, on the high school level, CIS provides prearranged ThinkCOLLEGE service requirements for 9th-12th to prepare and expose students to higher education opportunities. Communities In Schools is uniquely set up to maximize its services. This school-based program has a Site Coordinator located at every school (33 sites – including elementary, middle and high school). The responsibility of the Site Coordinator is to assist the school in achieving their particular goals by providing: attendance monitoring, academic support, student training, volunteer services, opportunities for student recognition and parent communication and workshops.
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[[#_ftnref1|[1]]] Personal Commuication, Mike Massey (Data Analyst), August 24, 2009
[[#_ftnref2|[2]]] Personal Commuication, Mike Massey (Data Analyst), August 24, 2009
[[#_ftnref3|[3]]] Personal Commuication, Mike Massey (Data Analyst), August 24, 2009
[[#_ftnref4|[4]]] Oral Interview, Bill Anderson, Ph.D. (Executive Director), August 20, 2009