How CIS Has Made a Difference in My Life By : Amanda Horne 7 th
grade
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How the CIS afterschool program helps me ? The 21 ST Century
afterschool program helps with homework and projects. The 21 st
Century is an after school program that is provided by the
Communities In Schools of Cochran\Bleckley County I attend 21 st
Century every afternoon to get help with math and social
studies.
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The tutors The tutors are very helpful. They help you with all
of your homework. The tutors are there when you need them. They are
nice and kind to all of the students. The tutors help you with
studying in any subject.
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Homework During the time we do our homework the tutors are
there to help you in any subject. We get help in math, reading,
social studies, and science. When we are doing homework the tutors
expect us to be quite, and to get finished with our work.
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Recreation During recreation the children play all types of
games outside. We play kickball and other outside games. We won a
pumpkin decorating contest and got to have a shaved ice party!
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Family meetings At 21 st Century we have family meetings each
month. The family meetings allow time for my family spend more time
together.
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How 21 st century keeps me safe. The 21 st century program
gives me a safe place to be after school. Somewhere that I can
focus on learning without having to worry about bullying or
violence because the 21 st century program is a Zero Tolerance
zone.
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My Mentor The BCMS CIS Site Coordinator matched me with a
mentor this year. Her name is Ana. I get to meet with her during
the afterschool program. We both have German Shepherds, she has a
sister my age, and we talk about my life. She is very kind.
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Thinking about the future The after school program helps me
think about my future job. I am able to ask questions about jobs
and learn about different jobs on the internet like being a vet,
lawyer or a doctor. But my main goal is to become a lawyer.
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Without the CIS afterschool program
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I wouldnt be able to accomplish my goal of improving my grades
and succeeding in life !
