CIS Orientation Outline

The Communities In Schools program’s main focus is striving to improve attendance, academic performance, behavior and social service needs by providing individual and group sessions during the school day. One of the most important aspects of the CIS program is developing a personal one on one relationship with the student. CIS Site Coordinators work in person and virtually with students to empower them to stay in school and achieve in life. If you have any questions, concerns or want to enroll a student in the program, please contact us. You may also access our parent consent forms at these links at https://forms.gle/C6uiaPbq66yfYVLJA (English) or https://forms.gle/PsLSoAd9tPvZuabo9 (Spanish) to complete the CIS consent form online.

Thank you.

Marquisha Washington, CIS Site Coordinator.

 

Below is an outline of various services CIS can provide to a campus:

• Community Support Utilized:

1. CIS & Community Agencies utilized for groups during elective classes:

• Crisis Intervention with Licensed CIS Mental Health Specialists
• Girl Scouts in the School Day program
• Spindletop Center
• Southeast Texas Food Bank
• Amerigroup

Referral services to other agencies/community partners as well

• Academic Support activities provided:

1. Homework assistance
2. Tutoring
3. Essay/Poster contests
4. Provide study strategies & test taking tips

• Supportive Guidance provided:

1. Develop positive relationships with our CIS students
2. Social Emotional Learning Groups and Activities
3. Character & leadership education
4. Crisis Intervention with Licensed Mental Health Professionals
5. Individual and Group sessions for all Case Managed Students:

• Anger Management, Conflict Resolution, Peer Pressure, Character Building, etc.

• Health and Human Services provided:

1. Limited School Supplies-paper, pencils, pens, folders
2. Hygiene & Health awareness groups
3. Handwashing curriculum and resources from Amerigroup
4. Dangers of alcohol & drug use/abuse
5. VSP Eye-glasses program FREE for those who qualify
6. Assist with uniforms, school supplies & personal hygiene items
7. Uniform Clothing Drives

• Parental and Family Engagement activities:

1. Parent/Student Newsletters
2. Partner with Parent Involvement Coordinators, Mentors & Volunteers
3. Home Visits/Phone Calls

• Career & College Awareness activities:

1. College & Career Preparedness
2. Planning Your Future activities & Texas Reality Check
3. Career & Future Aspirations discussions

• Enrichment:

1. Community Involvement – Community Service Projects
2. Character Building – Incentives for Positive Character Traits
3. Holiday Incentives for CIS Students to encourage good behavior, grades & attendance

For more information about our program, visit our website at www.cisset.org and Follow us on Facebook