Jean Ribault High School Communities In Schools Program
About Communities in Schools Jacksonville:
Communities In Schools of Jacksonville has spent 35 years focused on helping students succeed. Many of our students and their families experience challenges outside of school, which can hinder their ability to concentrate in the classroom. With the help of community partners, we remove barriers to education, provide on-site student support, and connect resources to students and their families in need.
Our students support services include programs in case management, literacy, afterschool, and workforce development. These initiatives are implemented by certified coordinators working inside and outside the classroom, serving as positive adult role models.
Our Goal:
Our goal is simple: we build meaningful relationships and trust between students and caring adults, ensuring they stay on track for graduation and to have a successful future.
Communities in Schools Coordinator: Shalanda Hall - Email Ms. Hall
“Here in Communities in Schools at Jean Ribault High School, we are committed to servicing the “whole” child by offering a safe, fun and respectable environment, ensuring each student is engaged, encouraged, empowered, and equipped for their high school journey and beyond.” - Shalanda Hall
Case Management
Our case managers support students and their families with personalized services—in school, at home and beyond. From academic support, attendance monitoring and basic needs, to referrals, home visits, and college or career guidance, we help ensure they have the support and resources required to thrive.
SY 2024-2025 Fun Facts:
86 students were serviced at Jean Ribault High School
97.96% of those students were promoted to the next grade level
100% Percent of the senior graduated with their Highschool Diploma
66.67% of the students missed 21 days (or less) during the entire school year
Work Force Development
We support students’ academic success while equipping them with the skills needed for the workforce after graduation. Our Hope = Success afterschool and summer program introduces and inspires students in critical areas for their future. We emphasize workforce development and entrepreneurship by building job readiness skills and encouraging creative thinking. The program also prepares students for college through guidance on educational options and informed decision-making.
Community Service
In CIS at Jean Ribault High School, students are provided the opportunity to obtain community service hours. Each month, in the afterschool program, students will participate in a community service project. To give an idea of some of the community service activities we have participated in previously, please see the list below:
Created Giving Bags with hygiene Products and donated to Clara White Mission
Created place mats and donated them to Nursing Home
Created encouraging messages/art for patients at M.D. Anderson
Created Self-Regulation Kits and donated them to local Elementary school (Becoming Collegiate Academy)
Volunteered in the school Garden
Planted seeds and donated the seedlings to Mr. Husband and the Agriculture Program
Assisted with cleaning the school grounds
After School Program
Students have the opportunity for a paid workforce development after school program. Our program offers the following:
Monthly Stipends
Work Force Development
Resume Building Assistance
Mock Interviews
Career Etiquette
Financial Literacy
Student Enrichment
Homework Assistance
ACT/SAT Prep
Community Service
Career and College Readiness
For Further details, visit us at: Workforce Development