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CIS is the largest dropout prevention
organization in the United States.
Communities In Schools believes children need five basic resources to
help them stay in school and prepare for life:
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healthy start and a healthy future
*A
personal one-on-one relationship with a caring adult
*A
safe place to learn and grow
*A
marketable skill to use upon graduation
*A
chance to give back to peers and community
For 30 years, CIS has
remained focused on helping kids stay in school and prepare for life
by identifying
and addressing the unmet needs of children and families - needs that,
when left unanswered, contribute to the dropout rate. Whether
its eyeglasses, tutoring, or just a safe place to be, when these basic
needs are net, students can concentrate on what's really important -
learning.
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Nearly 49,000 volunteers donated 2.8 million hours
to CIS last year, at a dollar value of nearly $53 million. As
a result:
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The average cost per student is $182
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Among CIS-tracked students:
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80% improved attendance
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88% had few incidents of discipline
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89% improved academic performance
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83% were promoted to the next grade
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81% of eligible seniors graduated
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3.5% dropped out, lower than the national average
of 4.8% and lower than the estimated 6-10% dropout rate for
student populations similar to those served by CIS
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