McCollum High School 2013 – 2014

Naomi Carrasco - Site Coordinator IIVeronica Villegas – Site Coordinator I

ADAMS ELEMENTARY

HARLANDALE MIDDLE

LEAL MIDDLE

HARLANDALE HIGH

MCCOLLUM HIGH

FRANK TEJEDA ACADEMY

Communities in Schools

CIS Mission Statement

To surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

CIS Areas of Focus & Overall Goal Is To Improve

Student:

•Academics•Behavior

•Attendance

6 COMPONENTS FOR SUCCESS

SUPPORTIVE GUIDANCE & COUNSELING

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

CAREER AWARENESS

ENRICHMENT

EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT

LEVEL 1 AND LEVEL 2

SERVICES

Effectiveness of CIS in HISD

HISD CIS Outcomes as of August 1, 2013

STAY IN SCHOOL RATE 98%

GRADUATION & PROMOTION RATE 96%

IMPROVEMENT IN ACADEMICS 88%

IMPROVEMENT IN BEHAVIOR 93%

IMPROVEMENT IN ATTENDANCE 76%

Recommendation Process

Teacher, Faculty, or Staff recommends student for services

Site Coordinator meets with student to distribute CIS packet

Once CIS packet is signed and returned services may begin

Identifying Students for 2013-2014

• Behavior Issues• Disciplinary Referrals• Low Self-esteem• Lack of Social Skills

• Academic Enhancement • Low Grades• Disinterest in Subject Areas

• Attendance• Excessive Tardies• Excessive Absences

• Social Service Needs

• Clothes• School Supplies• Basic Needs

What we offer• Supportive Guidance & Counseling

• Individual Counseling • Small groups (Character Builders, Anger Management, Salvaging Sisterhood, etc.)

• Crisis Situations• Attendance Monitoring

• Academic Enhancement• Study Skills Development • Lunch Bunch

• Enrichment • Boys zone – Leadership Group• Inspire U – HEB mentoring program

• Social Services• Clothes Closet• School Supplies• Hygiene Products• Holiday Assistance Programs• San Antonio Food Bank Programs

What we offer cont.

• Career Awareness• Motivational Speakers

• Parental Involvement• Parent appreciation

meetings• Home visits and calls

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their

dreams.” - Eleanor Roosevelt

Question & Answer Time

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Contact Information Naomi Carrasco - Site Coordinator IIEmail: ncarrasco@cissa.orgVeronica Villegas – Site Coordinator IEmail: vpayne@cissa.orgOffice: Room 302 ATelephone: (210)989-1550