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News & Announcements
Our mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
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Surrounding students with a community of support.
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CIS exists because students across Houston face a myriad of barriers to success, whether it’s because they face mental health issues or are at-risk of dropping out of school.
Providing on-campus integrated student supports.
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Outcomes
of CIS students stayed in school
of CIS students were promoted to the next grade
of CIS seniors graduated
of CIS students improved in academics, attendance and/or behavior
Building relationships that transform students’ lives.
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CIS gave me someone to talk to, someone to guide me, help me with tutorials, and helped me to really believe I can do anything if I put my mind to it!
- Yanelly Navarrete, CIS HISD Alumni
Our Model
We provide supportive guidance and counseling and bring community resources into schools to empower success for all students
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