Margaret: Opening Up and Moving Forward

Margaret: Opening Up and Moving Forward

She said it felt good to be able to tell her story… She has come such a long way and is absolutely incredible. — Ali Jennings, CIS Site Coordinator, Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High School Eighteen-year-old Margaret used to be scared of who she was and who she was...
A Mentor for Nayvadius

A Mentor for Nayvadius

In his own words: “My name is Nayvadius Barkley. I’m nine years old and I’m in the 3rd grade at Alice Coachman Elementary. This is my second year as a CIS student. My site coordinator is Coach Noel. My parents thought a male mentor in the school would really...
Rashad: Reaching Academic Goals

Rashad: Reaching Academic Goals

When Rashad was referred to Communities In Schools in elementary school his teachers were concerned about his attendance. And, even as time went on, during his 6th grade year, Rashad was still not meeting his potential academically and involved with peers who...
Alyssa, Finding Hope and Success

Alyssa, Finding Hope and Success

Just a few years ago, after moving from place to place multiple times and continuously changing schools, Alyssa had missed so many classes that she found herself a first-year student at age 16. Now, she is a high school graduate after finding a mentor in Site...