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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSRCS Initiative PPTWeIdoMe i Rafael City Schools Community Schools Initiative If qqq%4440�- I 411P00,0 - A What is a Community School District? A community school is both a place and a set of partnerships between a school district and other community resources. Its integrated focus on academics, youth development, family support, health and social services, and community development leads to improved student learning, stronger families, and healthier communities. Why Community Schools for SRCS? San Rafael City Schools demographics: • 64 percent Free and Reduced Lunch (poverty) • Lack of access to timely, appropriate resources: — Physical, mental, and other health care services — Vision and dental care — Housing challenges — Foster and transitional youth Goals of the SIRCS Community Schools Initiative Planning Grant To complete: • Comprehensive needs assessment: • Community -wide "listening sessions" with students, staff, families, community members • S u rveys • Community -wide asset mapping process • Focus groups • Questionnaires 0' AL