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)

Supporting Our Students (SOS)

October 27, 2009 (Press Release) - Support Our Students Seeks Volunteers

Supporting Our Students (SOS) is a year-long tutoring program for elementary school children that matches tutors with students who need remediation in basic literacy skills. SOS is led by certified teachers who oversee volunteers trained by Communities In Schools.

Children in need of assistance with reading and math skills are offered the chance to participate in the SOS Program throughout the school year and in the summer. Current SOS school sites include Angel Oak Elementary, Edith L. Frierson Elementary, Jennie Moore Elementary, Mitchell Elementary, and Orange Grove Elementary.

During the 2008-09 school year, 53 volunteer tutors spent 1,516 hours helping 116 students at these schools achieve the following goals:

96% of the students improved MAP test scores in language arts

95% of the students improved MAP test scores in math

94% of the students improved MAP test scores in reading

For more information about the SOS program please contact Courtney Winders at cwinders@cischarleston.org or 843-740-6793.

Volunteer Application (download)