What Makes a School Great

Communities In Schools is the nation’s largest dropout prevention organization and coordinates a range of services, from health care to tutoring, to keep kids in school and get them to college. In 2008-09, CIS was able to help 91% of the students it monitored reach the next grade level. A wide range of volunteer opportunities are coordinated by nearly 200 local CIS programs in 25 states and D.C. www.communitiesinschools.org

Time Magazine September 20th, 2010 issue


See also CIS Whatcom:

http://www.whatcomcounty.ciswa.org/

http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=cis&init=quick&sid=0.383671456802599#!/pages/Communities-In-Schools-of-Whatcom-County/142011712491418?ref=ts

Harleys and Corvettes raise money for Communities In Schools Whatcom County

Mt. Baker Harley-Davidson and Bostons Restaurant & Sports Bar join in a fundraiser to benefit Communities In Schools of Whatcom County. A car and bike show at Bellis Fair Mall.

2009 Communities In Schools Whatcom County Race for Education

Watch for upcoming details for the 2010 Race for Education.

Schools Can't Do It Alone...

Nearly 30% of Washington students drop out of school. Schools and teachers alone do not have the resources that Washington needs to ensure kids graduate from high school prepared for life.

Communities In Schools of Washington addresses the dropout crisis one child at a time.Our communities are full of people who want to help.

We organize thousands of volunteers to work as mentors and tutors, providing adult guidance, life skills modeling, and high expectations for success.

It takes family and community. By channeling community support directly to kids in schools we promote student success, ease the burden on schools, and free teachers to teach.