Tel: (915) 593 - 7317 | Fax: (915) 590 5451
Who we are
Communities In Schools Of El Paso, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) classified (IRS) organization. CIS of El Paso is an accredited organization of the CIS National Program. We deliver a multi-service dropout prevention program in the El Paso area. CIS of El Paso provides opportunities for students to improve in the areas of academics, behavior, and attendance for a higher stay in school rate. For over 31 years, we have been and are still the only school-based, not-for-profit organization presenting dropout prevention services in El Paso County.
CIS started its operation with one campus in 1984. We served 10,094 students with direct, one-on-one, case-managed, dropout prevention services and more than 42,456 students on designated service target lists with indirect services. Our Program Coordinators are in 59 campuses and 3 special programs in (4) school districts in the greater El Paso area.
2019-2020 outcomes
Since 1985, Communities In Schools has been the only stay in school program serving the El Paso area. To ensure student success and target the dropout problem, CIS implements its program model, mission, Six Components, Social Services and Five CIS Basics. CIS serves as the liaison between the community and the schools to improve in the areas of academics, behavior, and attendance.
8,390
Case Managed Students (CMS)
93%
of CMS improved
in Academics
84%
of CMS improved
in Attendance
99%
of CMS stayed in school
94%
of CMS improved in Behavior
97%
of CMS were Promoted
92%
of CMS Graduated
Mission
The mission of CIS of El Paso is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
SIX COMPONENTS
Academic Enhancement and Support.
College and Career Awareness.
Supportive Guidance and Counseling.
Health & Human Services.
Parental & Family Engagement.
Enrichment Activities.
1. One-on-one relationship with a caring adult.
2. Safe place to learn and grow.
3. Healthy start and healthy future.
4. Marketable skill to use upon graduation.
5. Chance to give back to peers and community.
Five CIS BASICS
ISD Served
Clint
13 campuses
Socorro
35 campuses
Ysleta
22 campuses
Tornillo
4 campuses
Fabens
4 campuses
San Elizario
1 Campus
El Paso
Academy
Charter HS
2 Campuses
El Paso
Leadership
Academy
1 Campus
Idea
Public
Schools
7 Campuses
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Communities in Schools El Paso
1401 Pendale, Ste 300. El Paso, TX. 79936.
Tel: (915) 593 - 7317 | Fax: (915) 590 5451
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