How to Support Communities In Schools of Jacksonville This School Year
Communities In Schools of Jacksonville works with students across 40 schools in Duval County and we can’t do that without your support. From monetary donations to volunteering, there are many ways you can support us and be a part of our mission for the 2022-2023 school year. Donations There are two ways someone can donate…
3 Reasons Students Should Graduate High School
Students today face immense pressure in school, with peers, at home, and online. For those students that may be facing even more difficult circumstances or that have any personal disadvantages in their lives, the problem is exacerbated even further. In many instances, these overwhelming feelings can make staying in school a real challenge for young…
Ways to Help Students Prepare for the Upcoming School Year
The school year is quickly approaching, and CIS Jax wants to make sure you and your student(s) are prepared for the upcoming school year. Getting back in the swing of things can seem overwhelming so here are some items to consider when planning for August as well as some important tasks to have checked off.
Action On Anxiety – 4 Ways To Help Students Deal With Anxiety
Attending school can be nerve-racking for any child, especially if the child comes from a more disadvantaged background. Students deal with academic issues as well as personal issues and they also face peer pressure which can trigger anxiety in its most extreme forms. With the right help, however, students can work to overcome these challenges…
Elevating Education – 4 Reasons To Join An After-School Program
No two students learn in the same way and experienced educators quickly learn that every student processes information differently depending on their personality. Some students can learn quickly while others need more time to get to grips with different topics. Many after-school programs consist of endless hours of empty time, which is never ideal. No…
Importance Of Education – How Literacy Changes Lives
Here at Communities In Schools Jacksonville, we are committed to helping students with fewer opportunities to achieve their goals and have more success moving forward. Through our literacy programs for kids, Duval Reads, we work closely with our students to help them improve this crucial skill. Our team has helped more than eight thousand students…
CIS Reflects on Black History Month
As Black History Month comes to an end, Communities In Schools Jacksonville (CIS Jax) has been reflecting on what this month means in our community and our part in helping shade the future generation. Black History Month first started as “Negro History Week” where the advancements made by Black people were celebrated. However, in 1976,…
Making A Difference – Introducing Our Honor Roll Society
Communities In School of Jacksonville has been working hard to help the students of Jacksonville since 1990. In more than two decades of operation, we have successfully helped more than 110,000 students to overcome a range of challenges ad difficulties in their lives. Many of our students have faced serious issues in their lives such…
After School Advantages – How Our Free After School Programs Work
Here at Communities In School of Jacksonville, we understand that often times the most difficult times for students are those away from the classroom. When students are in school, they can enjoy a safe environment where they can learn at their own pace. Being in school also allows students to be in a better routine,…
After School Advantages – 3 Benefits Of After School Programs In Jacksonville, FL
After-school programs in Jacksonville, FL can be hugely beneficial for students who are facing different challenges. One in four children under the age of eighteen lives in poverty and faces issues such as racial inequality, hunger, homelessness, and a range of different mental health challenges. However, help for students in Jacksonville, FL is available and…