Milford Central Academy September 2011

Delaware

Communities In Schools Launches at Milford Central Academy

Connecting community resources with schools to help young people successfully learn, stay in school, and prepare for life.
We believe that every child needs and deserves the Five Basics: 1. A one-on-one relationship with a caring adult 2. A safe place to learn and grow 3. A health start and healthy future 4. A marketable skill to use upon graduation 5. A chance to give back to peers and community. CSI school-based programs are designed to provide students with at least one of these REAL basics.

Milford Central Academy enjoyed a successful first month with thirty-five 8th and 9th grade students. In the first month, Site Director Kia Lockhart has significantly acclimated her cohort to the CIS Model and Five Basics. At MCA, the program currently meets within a class setting several times a week. The class is separated by gender, allowing the male and female students to openly share and explore the program. We would like to thank Milford School District Superintendent Sharon Kanter, Principal Tricia Martin, Assistant Principal Susan McGlothan, and District Mentor Coordinator Craig Warrington for highlighting the value of our program and expressing their commitment to forging a valuable partnership with CIS.

Milford Central Academy September 2011

Delaware

CIS is a part of the inaugural Coordinating Services Team

Connecting community resources with schools to help young people successfully learn, stay in school, and prepare for life.
We believe that every child needs and deserves the Five Basics: 1. A one-on-one relationship with a caring adult 2. A safe place to learn and grow 3. A health start and healthy future 4. A marketable skill to use upon graduation 5. A chance to give back to peers and community. CSI school-based programs are designed to provide students with at least one of these REAL basics.

The newly established Coordinating Service Team is comprised of the Bayhealth Wellness Center staff, school psychologist, school counselors, assistant principal, behavior specialist, Peoples Place counselor, Jobs for Delaware Graduates (JDG) Coordinator, and Communities In Schools (CIS) Site Director. Our goal is to share resources to better serve our students and to maintain open communication in order to avoid under-serving or providing duplicate services to students. We are excited to join forces and offer an even stronger network of support to our students at Milford Central Academy.

Milford Central Academy September 2011

Delaware

Connecting community resources with schools to help young people successfully learn, stay in school, and prepare for life.
We believe that every child needs and deserves the Five Basics: 1. A one-on-one relationship with a caring adult 2. A safe place to learn and grow 3. A health start and healthy future 4. A marketable skill to use upon graduation 5. A chance to give back to peers and community. CSI school-based programs are designed to provide students with at least one of these REAL basics.

Name: Raven Williams Age: 14 Grade: 9 Activities: Communities In Schools, Varsity Volleyball Team

Raven has contributed her compelling and passionate opinions to the group discussions in the CIS class at MCA. Within the short time she has participated in the CIS program, Raven has shown personal growth and an increased commitment to school. Her family is relocating, so she will begin attending Dover High School. Raven is excited to have the opportunity to continue participation in the CIS program at Dover High School. *Well miss you Raven, but we are glad you are still a part of the CIS family!*

Milford Central Academy September 2011

Delaware

Upcoming Community Programs/Meetings

Connecting community resources with schools to help young people successfully learn, stay in school, and prepare for life.
We believe that every child needs and deserves the Five Basics: 1. A one-on-one relationship with a caring adult 2. A safe place to learn and grow 3. A health start and healthy future 4. A marketable skill to use upon graduation 5. A chance to give back to peers and community.

Who: What: When: Where:

CIS Students at Milford Central Academy and their families Dinner, prizes, and great information on CIS at MCA Thursday, October 27 from 5:30-7:30 pm Milford Central Academy Cafeteria

Why: To connect with CIS parents/guardians and share some of the great resources CIS can provide. And it is always fun to show off the cool things we do during our meeting times!!

To learn more about Communities In Schools, please contact us:

CSI school-based programs are designed to provide students with at least one of these REAL basics.

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