Communities In Schools
Dropout Prevention
 

Newsletter - Oct. 2009

SUCCESS STORIES

Thanks to the generosity of donors, CIS has helped thousands of children excel in schools throughout the Charleston region. learn more

ROUNDBALL CLASSIC
December 28, 29, 30, 2009

The Roundball Classic is a nationally-recognized basketball tournament that benefits Communities In Schools of the Charleston Area, Inc. and the Rotary Club of North Charleston. learn more

THE CHOCOLATE AFFAIR
February 6, 2010

The Chocolate Affair is a gala function offering gourmet catering, chocolate desserts from Charleston's finest restaurants and speciality shops, and auction items. learn more

CHARLESTON YACHT AFFAIR
May 16, 2010

The Charleston Yacht Affair features exclusive yacht tours, delicious cuisine from Charleston’s top chefs, entertainment and more. learn more

RESOURCES

Achievement Gap Report (PDF)
Graduation Rate Fact Sheet (PDF)
Sobering Costs of Dropouts in SC (PDF)

 

 

  

MentoringMentoring

Communities In Schools (CIS) mentoring component matches students with "mentors" -- exemplary adults from the community who have volunteered to dedicate themselves to at least one year of one-on-one, weekly interaction with a CIS student. Mentoring is one of the most powerful tools to combat the growing disconnection between high school students and young professionals in our society. The model is unique in that mentor services are provided as one component of the total CIS program and services are provided on site, at the school, with a full-time Mentor Coordinator who functions as part of the school staff. The Mentor Coordinator meets with both mentees and mentors on a regular basis to assure that the relationship is moving forward in a positive direction. The goal of the Mentor Program is to expose students to personal and positive role models on a weekly basis throughout the school year, consequently, reducing the risk factors that lead to dropping out of school.

Volunteer Application (download)