A percentage of your meal price will support the mission of Communities in Schools of Glynn County to prevent high school drop outs and increase the graduation rate in Glynn County.

Last year, Dine Out for Kids successfully raised $6,070.26! Help us to beat last year’s amount raised simply by eating out at any participating restaurant. Download the flyer here:

Date: Saturday, June 5, 2010

Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm

Place:
Elizabeth Correll Teen Center
4226 Coral Park Dr
Brunswick, GA 31520

Please call:
(912)554-3689 to RSVP

Randall Morris, Public Affairs Manager of GP Cellulose presented Mike Hendley, Chairman of CIS of Glynn County with a donation of $2,000 Tuesday, May 4th, 2010.

Brunswick News mentions Communities In Schools in an article about dropout prevention efforts in the Glynn community last week (unsure of date).

CIS Glynn County awarded the United Way grant that funded a FG Program Assistant position in February 2010.

Southside Performance Learning Center students (L to R) Clarence Jones and Deosha West were recently named regional winners in the Communities In Schools (CIS) Student Achievement Month contest. Designed to help students set goals and gain a better understanding of the importance of academic achievement and staying in school, the contest featured entries from 250 students across the state in four categories – written expression, creative expression, public speaking and computer technology.

Jones competed in computer technology and West competed in public speaking. Their entries were submitted in the state contest, the winners of which will receive a new computer, printer and educational software applicable to their grade level. As a senior, West would have the option of choosing a $1,000 scholarship.

Communities In Schools, the nation’s largest dropout prevention organization, partners with local school districts and community organizations to connect needed resources and services to students and families. The Southside Performance Learning Center was developed through a CIS model that combines strong personal relationships between school staff and students with an intense focus on academic achievement.

CIS of Glynn County, like all other CIS local affiliates, collaborates with school and community partners to increase high school graduation rates. Their unique program, Focus Graduation, uses peer tutoring and other resources to help Brunswick High and Glynn Academy students improve academically. Focus Graduation, which is a volunteer option for students, is in its second year. There are a total of 66 case-managed kids in the program at each location. Administrators plan to add students in small increments until they reach 200.

Jill Mitchell-Berg, the CIS site coordinator, is an important part of the student’s success. One of her job duties is to match kids with tutors and mentors and help with non-academic issues that may affect their ability to learn. All of the students have her cell number and know they can call anytime to get assistance.

Shakir Robinson is a second year Focus Graduation peer-to-peer tutor and plans to attend college. He is in the 11th grade and starts his school days early so that he can help 9th and 10th graders with math and other subjects/projects. According to Shakir, this program gives kids hope, pushes them to excel, and makes students accountable because homework and grades are checked. “My freshman year was kind of hard; so I thought it was a good idea to give back. I’ve noticed a difference in the student’s grades,” Shakir said. Kyle Worth who is in 10th grade has been in the program for a year. Kyle plans to continue with the program until he graduates because he notices a difference in his grades.

CIS of Glynn County awarded the Performace Learning Center $1,500.00 to support their Teacher-Student Advisory Program and $1,500.00 to provide incentives for students taking their Georgia High School Graduation Tests for the first time.

Left to Right- Jack Kilgore Chairman, CIS of Glynn County Board of Directors; Lee Owen, Executive Director, Communities of Coastal Georgia Foundation; Luke Fennell, Executive Director, CIS of Glynn County