Communities in Schools of TN - Memphis Affiliate - Dropout Prevention

AKA:

DTD; CISTN; Communities in Schools of Tennessee

Description:

Provides dropout prevention programs for the following schools in the Memphis area: Belle Forest, Dunbar, Georgian Hills, Memphis College Prep, Promise Academy Hollywood, Promise Academy Spring Hill, Southern Avenue Charter, Journey Hanley Elementary School, Hamilton High School, BTW High, Melrose High, Oakhaven High, Trezevant High, Westwood High, Wooddale High, Southwest TC, STAR Academy, Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School, Promise Academy Elementary, Riverview K-8 School, Westside Middle and Wooddale Middle School for the 2022-2023 school year. The agency also services the following counties: Tipton, Lauderdale and Fayette. Support ranges from low level help (like help with uniforms) to more intensive case management, depending on the individual student need. Requires referral from parent or school and signed consent form from parent/guardian authorizing the student's participation in the program. DTD Partner Agency.

Hours:

Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Intake Process:

Referral required by school or parent and signed consent form from parent/guardian authorizing the student's participation in the program

Program Fees:

No Fee

Eligibility:

Students in the following schools in Memphis who are in danger of dropping out: Belle Forest, Dunbar, Georgian Hills, Memphis College Prep, Promise Academy Hollywood, Promise Academy Spring Hill, Southern Avenue Charter, Journey Hanley Elementary School, Hamilton High School, BTW High, Melrose High, Oakhaven High, Trezevant High, Westwood High, Wooddale High, Southwest TC, STAR Academy, Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School, Promise Academy Elementary, Riverview K-8 School, Westside Middle, and Wooddale Middle School; also students in Fayette, Lauderdale and Tipton county in danger of becoming a school dropout.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

February 29, 2024

Wishlist:

School supplies, new school uniforms, hygiene items

Volunteer Opportunities:

Volunteers needed for mentoring or test proctoring

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