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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Kasey Baker, Bombardier
Mary Blain, Cessna Aircraft oompany
Jill Casado, INTRUST Bank
Frank Clepper, Delta Dental/Surrency Life and Health
Monique Garcia, ICM, Inc.
Angela J. Geiman, Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation
Kimberly Joachims, Community Volunteer
Keith Lane, Kansas Gas Service
Cliff Lang, Emprise Bank
Rachel Norwood, USD 259, Retired
John Pilla*, Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.
Katie Rex, Westar Energy
Sue Robinson*, USD 260
Katherine Sanneman, SNB Bank
Dr. Denise Sequine*, USD 259
David Shannon, Shannon Group
Jessica Snyder, Emprise Bank
Rita Stolze, Royal Caribbean International
Lisa Trout, Grant Thorton, LLP
Susan Walston*, USD 261
Chief Norman Williams, Wichita Police Department
Brad Woody, American Family insurance
*ex-officio
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At the present time there are no open positions at Communities In Schools.
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