Communities In Schools of Pittsburgh-Allegheny County

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Phone: (724) 864-2412

494 Pittsburgh Street
Springdale
Pennsylvania 15144
USA
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Target demographics: At heart, Communities In Schools is a dropout prevention organization. CIS works with children and youth from 3rd grade through age 21 living in Allegheny County.

Direct beneficiaries per year: Over 2,700 children and youth (2008-2009)

Geographic areas served: Allegheny County

Mission:

Communities In Schools of Pittsburgh-Allegheny County (CIS) is a private, non-profit dropout prevention organization that is an affiliate of the nation''s largest stay-in-school network. The CIS Mission is to help young people successfully learn, stay in school, and prepare for life. We achieve our mission through working in public schools, facilitating after-school programs, and through CIS-operated, state-approved non-traditional alternative educational academies.

CIS believes that every child needs and deserves:

1. A personal one-on-one relationship with a caring adult

2. A safe place to learn and grow

3. A healthy start and a healthy future

4. A marketable skill to use upon graduation

5. A chance to give back to peers and the community

Results:

Communities In Schools National recently released initial results from the midpoint of its five-year longitudinal study conducted by ICF International. One of the most notable findings is that the CIS Model is proven to significantly decrease dropout rates, increase graduation rates and increase proficiency in math and reading scores. The complete study can be found on the front page of our website: www.cispac.org.

A sample of results from students attending our CIS Academies:

* Students achieved an average increase of 3 grade levels in reading and 2.5 grade levels in math (2008).
* Of the students completing our Academy programs, on average, 60% continued to post-secondary education; 38% entered full-time employment, and 2% entered the military.

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foreveryursx3

11/08/07

In my opinion, i really like this school, & i wouldnt trade it for any other school. The students are nice but i dont really talk with anyone. I come & try to get as much stuff as possible done. I really like the teachers! Everytime you walk in the door, the first things out of their mouth is "Hey, ... more »

slip6669

11/08/07

I find that CIS Academy is a very nice school to go to. Here they treat you as an adult and like you are your own person. When your here you are in an atmoshpere that is comfortable and refined. Once you come in the door they great you with a "Hi how are you doing" and giving confidence boosts with ... more »

Chuck

11/08/07

The over all environment is very pleasant. The teachers and staff are wonderful caring people whose only goal is to help the students succeed. The quiet and comfortable learning facilities are very beneficial to the overall feel within the Academy. Personally I have not only learned a lot as a ... more »

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