What kids have to say about CIS
"Success means to get good grades, graduate high school and go to college. CIS has helped me by helping me get better grades in math. CIS has helped me to learn it is important to stay focused. Finally, CIS has helped me to stop feeling shy by letting me be in groups with other people." --
Fifth Grade Student at Cloud Elementary
What teachers say about CIS
Ariel was challenged in her math class and didn’t participate in class. Today, she is a confident student who is respected both by students and teachers alike. She has learned her positive traits through the CIS coordinated services of community service groups, math tutoring, Big Brother Big Sisters mentoring, and social skills groups.
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CIS is unique because it is a holistic approach, which serves the
child within the context of the family, the focus of CIS activities.
The staff works to remove the barriers that children face so that they
can concentrate on learning. CIS helps to raise graduation and
stay-in-school rates and improve academic performance and attendance.
The goal is to help keep children in school in the school districts
served by redirecting community services through the schools to serve
at-risk children and their families.
CIS activities include tutoring, mentoring, counseling, health
services, parent involvement, case management, family-learning
programs, community service and recreation.
The Mission of Communities In Schools is to champion the connection of
needed community resources with schools to help young people
successfully learn, stay in school and prepare for life.
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Communities In Schools is the nation's leading community-based
organization helping young people stay in school and prepare for life.
Since 1990, Communities In Schools has helping local students choose
success by ensuring their access to the "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
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Susan Addington, Koch Industries
Deborah Bass, Cox Communications
Mary Blain, Cessna Aircraft oompany
David Busatti, Wesley Medical Center
Raedina Campbell, Preferred Health Systems
Jill Casado, Bank of America-Private Bank
Angela J. Geiman, Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation
Monique Garcia, ICM, Inc.
Suzanne Graham, Community Volunteer
Matt Hemberger, Emprise Bank
Kimberly Joachims, Community Volunteer
Thomas Keil, USD 263
Galeen Koeppen, Grant Thorton, LLP
Seth Konkel*, BOE 261, Haysville
Teri Monteferrante, Community Volunteer
Andrew Nolan, Foulston Siefkin LLP
Diana Pearce*, BOE 260, Derby
Terry Prickett, Boeing Company
John Pilla, Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.
David Rolph, Carlos O'Kelly's, Inc.
Jamie Schmaltz, Community Volunteer
Mike Semler, Royal Caribbean Cruises, LTD.
Chief Norman Williams, Wichita Police Department
Lynn Ward, Ward Law Office
Brad Woody, American Family insurance
*ex-officio
Many Communities In Schools' Board members participate as Board
Buddies. A Board Buddy is a relationship established between a staff
member and a member of the CIS Board of directors lasting for six
months with the vision that by having a Buddy, board members will be
able to become better acquainted with the talented personnel at CIS,
as well as become more knowledgeable ambassadors for individual sites
and initiatives. The connection to a specific site is also beneficial
to the CIS site coordinator and the kids we serve.
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