Communities In Schools Atlanta: Who We Are

Communities In Schools of Atlanta is an award-winning dropout prevention organization that was established in Atlanta, Georgia in 1972. What began in the basement of a modest home in the Grant Park community is now the nation’s largest dropout prevention network with a proven track record of positively impacting graduation rates.

Communities In Schools staff members address barriers to success in school including poor student attendance and behavior, low levels of parental involvement, a lack of exposure to academic and career enrichment opportunities and a lack of access to basic necessities including shelter, clothing and school supplies. CIS believes that when needs are met, children can be free to learn and teachers can be free to teach.

CIS of Atlanta partners with Atlanta Public Schools and DeKalb County Schools to provide effective and innovative dropout prevention programs to schools with total enrollments of more than 45,000 students annually.

Communities In Schools of Atlanta Mission Statement

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

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