What is a Community School?

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“A community school is any school serving pre-kindergarten through high school students using a ‘whole-child’ approach, with ‘an integrated focus on academics, health and social services, youth and community development, and community engagement.’ 

As a school improvement strategy, community school initiatives enable the local educational agency and school to work closely with educators, students, and families to understand and address the unique needs, assets, and aspirations of the school community.

Community schools then design their own curricula and programs to support the whole child and partner with community-based organizations and local government agencies to align community resources to realize a shared vision for success. They improve student outcomes by addressing students’ academic, cognitive, physical, mental, and social-emotional needs.

In addition to orchestrating governmental and community resources, community schools meet the needs of children and youth by building a positive school climate and trusting relationships, along with rich learning opportunities that prepare all students to succeed in college, career, and life.” (California Community Schools Framework)

SUHSD Potential Community Schools

The Steering Committee will lead an internal selection process to select and support the school(s) that will apply for the 2024-2025 California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP) Implementation Grant.

Steering Committee

We are incredibly grateful for your support during the application process, a total of 159 applications were submitted! Please refer to the infographic below to learn more about the application process.

Selected Members will be notified on March 12th, 2024 via email. Our first official Community Schools Steering Committee has been rescheduled to March 13th, 2024.

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Resources

Board Meeting Presentation About Community Schools

California Community Schools Partnership Program

Contact Information

Dr. Ana Maria Alvarez
Assistant Superintendent,Teaching and Learning
Ana.Alvarez@sweetwaterschools.org
Phone: (619) 691-5546