Communities In Schools of Greenbrier County (CISGC) utilizes and individual case management approach to work with an identified at-risk student population.

CISGC staff work with students and their families on a variety of issues such as academics, truancy, behavior, self-esteem, cultural awareness, employment, health and nutrition, conflict resolution, and positive life influences.

In addition to on-site case management services the CISGC program provides:

One of the many problems facing low-income families is the lack of reliable transportation. To combat this issue, CISGC strives to address the needs of students during the school day. The in school tutoring program pairs community volunteers with students who are struggling academically. Tutors spend approximately one hour once a week working with their student on items such as homework, class projects, or simply studying for an upcoming test. Visit the ‘How You Can Help’ section to learn how you can become a tutor.

The CISGC mentoring program enables students to develop a one-on-one relationship with a caring adult. The goal of the mentoring program is to provide students with the support and guidance that may be lacking in their home environment. CISGC matches each mentor with a student based on similar personalities and common interests. Mentors spend approximately one hour once a week with their student. Visit the ‘How You Can Help’ section to learn how you can become a mentor.

CISGC partners with other community organizations to bring a variety of skill-building workshops into the schools. Most recently, CISGC in partnership with Hospice Care offered a series of six bereavement workshops to students who had recently lost a parent, grandparent, sibling, or loved one.

In September 2006, CISGC received a Safe and Drug-Free Communities Grant through the West Virginia Division of Criminal Justice Services to aide in the development of an after school program. The after school program combines physical activities with a curriculum that promotes skills for a safe, healthy, drug-free life.

Eastern Greenbrier Middle School
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Greenbrier East High School
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