Five Basics

Communities In Schools brings the "Five Basics" into the school

1. A Personal One-on-One Relationship with a Caring Adult

2. A Safe Place To Learn and Grow

3. A Marketable Skill to Use Upon Graduation

4. A Chance to Give Back to Peers and Community

5. A Healthy Start and A Healthy Future

1. A Personal One-on One Relationship with a Caring Adult

Kids need a one-on-one relationship with a caring adult because adults who care-and put their caring into action as mentors, tutors, and role models-are critical to the success of young people.

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2. A Safe Place To Learn and Grow

Kids need a safe place to learn and grow – safe, nurturing environments for young minds and spirits.

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3. A Marketable Skill to Use Upon Graduation

Kids need a marketable skill to use upon graduation, because few things are more important for young people’s success than a tested, effective set of employment skills.

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4. A Chance to Give Back to Peers and Community

Kids need a chance to give back to peers and community, a chance to make vital connections with friends and neighbors, a chance to learn that they have something precious to share with adults and with younger children.

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5. A Healthy Start and A Healthy Future

Kids need a healthy start and a healthy future, beginning with good prenatal care and continuing with a commitment to physical, mental, emotional, and family health until youth are ready to set forth on their own.

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