Communities In Schools Of Greater Greensboro Inc

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.

SUCCESS AT SCHOOL AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM (SAS) IS AN AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM THAT SERVES STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE IN PARTICIPATING TITLE I SCHOOLS. THE FOCUS OF SAS IS TO PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO LEARN NEW SKILLS AND DISCOVER NEW ABILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES AFTER THE SCHOOL DAY HAS ENDED. CHALLENGING EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND FUN GAMES, INCLUDING PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND ATHLETICS, ENCOURAGE STUDENT INTEREST AND LEARNING. FAMILY AND PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AND IN SCHOOL ARE HIGHLY DESIRABLE OUTCOMES OF THE PROGRAM. 560 STUDENTS BENEFITTED FROM SAS IN FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2022. IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS OF SALARY, SERVICES AND SUPPLIES AMOUNTED TO 92,786.

DROPOUT PREVENTION PROGRAM IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO WORK SPECIFICALLY WITH NINTH AND TENTH GRADE STUDENTS, PRIMARILY AT SMITH AND DUDLEY HIGH SCHOOLS, WHO HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS BEING AT A GREATER RISK OF SCHOOL FAILURE AND DROPPING OUT OF SCHOOL. OTHER STUDENTS ARE SERVED BASED ON RECOMMENDATIONS OF TEACHERS, SCHOOL COUNSELORS, AND OTHER FACULTY/STAFF. THE PROGRAM ALSO SERVES STUDENTS IDENTIFIED AS A PART OF THE DHHS CONTRACT TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO TANF, FOSTER AND STUDENTS WHO MEET THE 200% POVERTY GUIDELINES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES BEST PRACTICES IN DROPOUT PREVENTION, SUCH AS INDIVIDUAL AND CLASSROOM TUTORING, MENTORING, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. STUDENTS ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE FOR INCENTIVES AND ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES BASED ON FACTORS, SUCH AS ATTENDANCE, IMPROVEMENT, AND CITIZENSHIP. SMITH AND DUDLEY HIGH SCHOOLS' CASE MANAGEMENT IS A COLLABORATIVE PROCESS OF ASSESSMENT, PLANNING, FACILITATION, AND ADVOCACY FOR OPTIONS AND SERVICES TO MEET THE INDIVIDUAL, HOLISTIC NEEDS OF THE STUDENT AND FAMILY THROUGH COMMUNICATION, AND AVAILABLE RESOURCES TO PROMOTE QUALITY, COST- EFFECTIVE OUTCOMES. INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICE DELIVERY IS BASED ON COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENTS USED TO DEVELOP A CASE OR SERVICE PLAN. 1,249 STUDENTS BENEFITTED FROM DUDLEY AND SMITH HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS WITH 1,249 CASES MANAGED IN FISCAL YEAR END JUNE 30, 2022. IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS OF SALARY, SERVICES AND SUPPLIES AMOUNTED TO 83,763. INDICATORS WERE AS FOLLOWS: STAY IN SCHOOL RATE: 99%; ACHIEVED INCREASED OR SATISFACTORY ATTENDANCE: 59%; AND IMPROVEMENT/GRADES: 74%.

AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE MENTORING INITIATIVE PROGRAM (AAMI) IS A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNITED WAY, AFRICAN AMERICAN LEADERSHIP ENGAGEMENT GROUP, GUILFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS, AND THE ORGANIZATION TO PROVIDE MENTORSHIPS FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN AND OTHER BOYS IN GRADES TWO THROUGH TWELVE. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES FEEDER SCHOOLS WILEY ELEMENTARY, JACKSON MIDDLE AND SMITH HIGH SCHOOL. THIS PROGRAM ALSO INVOLVES INTENSE MENTOR TRAINING, AS WELL AS ONGOING CHARACTER BUILDING AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS FOR BOYS AND THEIR MENTORS. 51 STUDENTS BENEFITTED FROM AAMI PROGRAM IN FISCAL YEAR END JUNE 30, 2022. IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS OF SALARY, SERVICES AND SUPPLIES AMOUNTED TO 2,811.