The mission of Communities In Schools is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

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Communities In Schools of Georgia is the state’s leading organization providing drop-out prevention, connecting the most vulnerable students to the support they need in the classroom and beyond. 

Last year, Communities In Schools of Georgia in Troup County celebrated 30 years of serving the youth in Troup County. Since 1989 (then Cities In Schools) they have been providing services to Troup youth and families. 

Our services encourage positive outcomes in grade promotion, graduation, academic achievement, attendance, and behavior.  Learn more.

The success of CIS in working with students who are academically challenged and have many barriers is exceptional! I think every student could benefit from Communities in Schools.

Wanda Walker

President, Troup Transformation, Inc.

The kids often come from situations that cause them to not trust anyone, especially at school. They really benefit from having an additional voice that would help them to build trust and assist with their confidence.

LaShunta Godwin

Supervisor-Foster Care and Adoptions, Troup County DFCS

Together, we started a movement to design communities where children are safe, thriving and full of hope. We are incredibly honored to be partnered with Communities In Schools on this journey.

Tom Rawlings

Interim Director, Georgia Division of Family and Children Services

Our Goal and the Five Basics©

The Five Basics©

Programs don’t change kids, relationships do. Our philosophy is embedded in the CIS five basics for kids©, which focus on building a supportive environment for children and youth to help them thrive and be successful. 

  • A one-on-one relationship with a caring adult. The First Basic is a one-on-one relationship with a caring adult. …
  • A safe place to learn and grow. …
  • A healthy start and a healthy future. …
  • A marketable skill to use upon graduation. …
  • A chance to give back to peers and community.

Our Solution to the Drop Out Crisis

Through a school-based coordinator, we bring community resources into schools to empower success for all students by removing barriers for students at risk of dropping out, keeping kids in schools and on the path to graduation and leveraging evidence, relationships and local resources to drive results.

Schools Served

TROUP COUNTY

Lagrange High School
Callaway Middle School
Gardner Newman Middle School
Long Cane Middle School
Berta Weathersbee Elementary 
Callaway Elementary 
Ethel Kight Elementary 
Clearview Elementary 
Franklin Forest Elementary 

CIS FAQ

Our Programs

Parent Café: Provides an opportunity for parents to come and have discussions, hear from community leaders, learn about available resources and network with other parents.

Fall Festival: Community event for parents and children to come out and enjoy games and activities as well as get information about resources.

Reality U: Bringing a bit of “reality” to students, teaching them about personal finance in an interactive and engaging way.

Summer Enrichment Program: Promotes academic, social/emotional well-being and STEM exposure during the month of June.

Celebration of Excellence: An annual banquet held in honor of our students to celebrate their accomplishments

Mentoring: Focus on building positive relationships with caring adults in the community

Tutoring: Providing assistance in an effort to improve academic outcomes