The mission of CIS is to promote community/school/parent relationships to encourage young people to stay in school and prepare for life.

Our Philosophy

• The philosophy of CIS is to coordinate efforts through the cooperation of individuals, organizations and service providers, whose focus is to ensure that every child has an opportunity to experience success.
  
• Our community includes families, neighbors, friends, associations, churches, media, youth organizations, businesses, and public institutions who help us accomplish our goal on behalf of students.

Approach

• Operating under the umbrella of the Tempe Community Council, a 501(c)(3) organization, Tempe/Kyrene Communities In Schools coordinates community resources at the school site, or in an accessible location.
  
• We serve families in the Tempe/Kyrene Districts through a collaboration with leaders in education, business, social service, and government.
  
• Our dedicated Board represents all sectors of the community who are committed to assuring that a full range of medical, social, recreational, and educational services are available as identified through our school and community partnerships.