Communities In Schools of Charlotte Mecklenburg
Empowering Students to Stay in School and Achieve in Life
About Us
The mission of Communities In Schools (CIS) is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. As the nation’s leading dropout prevention organization, Communities In Schools is helping build a stronger local community where every child is capable of reaching his or her greatest potential
Location
601 East 5th Street Suite 300 Charlotte,
NC 28202
Official Website
http://www.cischarlotte.org
Services
Programming and Services
CIS provides a "safety net" for at-risk students by coordinating and delivering community resources to students and families at the school site. The scope of current CIS programming includes school-based dropout prevention (PK-12), college access and career readiness services, support for teen mothers balancing the challenges of childcare and high school graduation, and working with youthful offenders to continue their education.
Success Rates
During 2010-2011 school year, CIS provided services to 5,735 students identified as most at risk for school failure in 44 Charlotte-Mecklenburg public school. Of those 5,735 students enrolled in CIS: 88% had an average daily attendance of 90% or greater, 99% stayed in school, and 93% were promoted to the next grade.
The Five CIS Basics
1. A one-on-one relationships with a caring adult 2. A safe place to learn and grow 3. A healthy start for a healthy future 4. A marketable skill to use upon graduation 5. A chance to give back to peers and community
