Communities In Schools (CIS) is the nation's largest dropout prevention organization. Communities In Schools champions the connection of needed community resources with schools to help students successfully learn, remain in school and prepare for life.

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The Cleveland Challenge, a group of community leaders dedicated to establishing “community excellence,” brought the CIS model to Cleveland County in 1991, as one answer to the critical concern for education. Beginning with students in 1992, Communities In Schools of Cleveland County has grown from three elementary sites to eight elementary school sites, four middle school sites, and multiple community programs. The goal of Communities In Schools of Cleveland County is to provide a continuous network of support for students from birth through graduation and beyond in order to help students be successful in school and in life.
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Elementary School Sites: Casar, East, James Love, Fallston

21st Century Community Learning Centers: Township Three Elementary, Washington Elementary, Marion Intermediate, Kings Mountain Intermediate

Middle School Sites: Burns Middle, Crest Middle, Shelby Middle, Kings Mountain Middle

Teen Parents as Teachers: Parent educators based at Burns High/ Kings Mountain High and Crest High/ Shelby High. Also serving students at middle schools, alternative schools, and other referred teenagers.

Graduation Coaches: Graduation Coaches are stationed on each high school campus to give students the extra support and encouragement they need to stay in school and achieve in life.

One-on-One Mentoring: matching referred students with caring mentors.

Teen Court: serving referred students all over the county.

Cleveland Teens For Change- Youth Grants Board: members from Burns High, Crest High and Shelby High. Giving all students in Cleveland County an opportunity to make their community better!

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