Communities In Schools is a non-profit organization housed on campus (LMS) to help plug you into resources that are specifically related to your students and family. Our main goal is for students to be successful in school and achieve in life. CIS provides several different free services to the students and families of Lamar Middle School.
On a regular basis we offer support on campus for our students in the areas of:
Ø Academic support: (Grade monitoring, homework assistance)
Ø Character building lunch activities
Ø Building positive decision making skills
Ø Attendance monitoring / Behavior monitoring
Ø Intervention/Mediation for struggling students
Ø Social Skills/Self-Esteem/Encouragement
Ø Food assistance
Other services we provide include (but not limited to):
Ø Eye exams and glasses for students without insurance
Ø Assist in filing for Medicaid/TANF/SSI
Ø Clothing assistance/Job assistance/Parent Education Programs
Ø School Supply assistance
In order for students to participate in free CIS programs and services, a Parent Consent form needs to be filled out. This form can be turned in by email or be dropped off at the CIS office in room 307. If you have any questions or concerns about Communities In Schools, please do not hesitate to call me.
