Mission Statement | Communities In Schools of Petersburg surrounds students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. CIS of Petesburg works inside Petersburg City Public Schools to help kids stay in school by identifying and addressing unmet needs of children and families -- needs that when left unanswered, contribute to the dropout rate. Whether it's eyeglasses, tutoring, or a safe place to be after school, when basic needs are met, students can concentrate on what's really important -- learning.CIS of Petersburg identifies and mobilizes existing community resources and fosters cooperative partnerships to deliver the CIS Five Basics for students and families:a safe place to learn and growone-to-one relationship with a caring adulthealthy start and a healthy futuremarketable skillchance to give back to peers and communityWith a presence in all Petersburg City Public Schools k-12 CIS of Petersburg wraps student supports around those most at risk of dropping out of school. |
Organization Type(s) | Education |
Primary Address |
255 South Boulevard East Office 134 Petersburg, VA 23805 |
Mailing Address |
255 South Boulevard East Office 134 Petersburg, 23803 |
Phone Number | (804) 380 - 0629 |
Email Address | cis@cisofpetersburg.org |
Website |
http://www.cisofpetersburg.org |
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History and Background |
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Incorporation Year | 2016 |
Leadership |
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Executive Director / CEO | Mrs. Wanda Stewart |
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Programs |
Program Name |
CIS of Petersburg in School Comprehensive Program |
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