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Communities in Schools (Traditional) - All in one place!
What is Communities in Schools or CIS?
What is Communities in Schools or CIS?
Communities In Schools of North Texas (CIS) is an affiliate of a national nonprofit organization that is the leading dropout prevention specialist in the US. Our goal is to decrease school drop out rates and increase the number of students who are promoted, pass STAAR, encouraged and graduate from high school.
CIS has two programs: Traditional and ACE
CIS -Traditional VS CIS - ACE?
CIS -Traditional VS CIS - ACE?
CIS Traditional:
Serves as the in-school academic enrichment program
After-school Centers of Education (ACE):
Serves as the after-school academic enrichment program, providing academic engagement activities such as:
-Tutoring, Food, Community service projects, College/Career exploration and more!
Mission of Communities in Schools North Texas
Mission of Communities in Schools North Texas
The Mission of Communities In Schools of North Texas is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
How Can CIS Benefit My Student?
How Can CIS Benefit My Student?
Communities In Schools (CIS) helps students by providing services such as:
- Academic support
- Grade monitoring
-Homework help
- Tutoring
- Mentoring
- Mental health coordination
- Supportive guidance
- Social service referrals (school supplies, emergency food, clothing, etc.)
- Enrichment programs
- Social issue awareness & prevention
- Discussions on character building, self-esteem, goal setting, anger management, study/social skills
- College and career awareness
How Can I Register My Student(s) For CIS?
How Can I Register My Student(s) For CIS?
Registering a student(s) for CIS is easy! There are 2 options:
1. Get a paper-copy registration from the CIS Site Coordinator (Kristin Ligon) and return them to Calhoun MS
2. Register through ACTIVE online registration portal
Once these forms are delivered and processed, the CIS site coordinator will contact you and your student with further information!
How Can You Help?
How Can You Help?
We utilize all kinds of resources from the community to help remove barriers that hinder student success. One of our greatest resources are volunteers!
If you would like to volunteer with CIS as a mentor, tutor, or volunteer, please visit our website linked below to register!
Want to Know More About CIS?
Want to Know More About CIS?
Check out the link below to learn about the program, services provided and more!
Need help?
Check-in with Calhoun MS's CIS Site Coordinator!
Fill out the form below to let me know how you and your family are doing
Need to Schedule a Meeting with CIS?
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