Program Description:
Our model, known as Integrated Student Services, ensures that all the needs of children are met so that when students are in the classroom, they are ready to learnâand teachers can focus on teaching. Integrated student supports promote the students academic success by developing, securing and coordinating services that target academic and non academic barriers to student achievement.
Established:
1993
Mission Statement:
To surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life
Objectives:
Communities In Schools believes that every child needs and deserves these “Five Basics”: A one-on-one relationship with a caring adult A safe place to learn and grow A healthy start and a healthy future A marketable skill to use upon graduation A chance to give back to peers and community