“Coming back from winter break, students can have a hard time readjusting to the everyday school schedule. I had a teacher ask me if I would be willing to help a student get caught up on some assignments he hadn’t finished; he was having some behavior issues in the classroom and needed to finish his…
“I have a fourth-grade girl that I am close with who lives with her dad and brothers. She has no real relationship with her mom after her mom moved away with no contact. Despite her struggles at home, she comes to school always ready to learn and was even awarded student of the month by…
“I have a student who moved here a year ago from another school. He was not motivated, missed a lot of days, and was failing most of his classes. We met multiple times to get him to see that he needs to be here every day, in class, doing his work. After meeting with his…
“We have a new student at our school. In her second week here she had gotten into trouble at lunch, which had prompted our vice principal to make a phone call home. Her mother expressed how much she wanted her daughter to meet with someone at the school for extra support. She immediately began working…
“Prior to becoming a CIS Site Coordinator, my background was in the care and education of very young children – preschool through kindergarten. That was my wheelhouse. In the beginning, I naturally felt drawn to the younger students on my caseload. I found myself feeling a bit apprehensive about working with older children. Enter my third-grade…
“Students come and go from every school. Communities In Schools can be especially helpful for those students who enter a classroom midyear. Often when our families move, it is out of necessity. Recently, we welcomed a family of four who relocated to Fairview from a very rural school in another county. None of the four…
Moriah is smart, hardworking, and stays far from trouble. She gets good grades and comes to school every day. For the last couple of years Moriah has been a frequent guest in our CIS alternative lunch room. Richmond High School students who do not want to eat in our large school cafeteria are welcome in…
Brendan Evans is a larger than life figure at Richmond High School. He has a booming voice, a strong opinion, and some would say a stubbornness that just won’t stop. He has been a staple on his school’s radio and TV productions and is a born sports commentator. He has an opinion on everything and isn’t afraid…
“Recently, it seems several of our students have been affected by family chaos, peer drama, or simply poor decisions. For one of my students – who spent much of last school year in facilities for behavioral issues – the 2020-21 school year had so far proven very successful. She earned acceptable grades and all A’s…
“I have helped several students fill out job applications throughout the year, but one recent story comes to mind. One of my students applied for a job as a hostess. She is a senior and this would be her first job. She was very nervous when they set up the interview, so I spoke to…