Achievement Snapshot
Eileen, an eighth grade at-promise student, enrolled in Community Day School (CDS) in mid-October after refusing to attend the first month of school. Having failed nine classes the previous year and battling school­phobia, she was coaxed to try CDS by allowing her to complete classwork in the office and participating in lunch and nutrition with her schoolmates. After a week of perfect attendance, Eileen was partnered with a vivacious and friendly student who walked her to class, worked with her in physical education, and talked with her daily about "hanging in there" when times seemed difficult. Teachers, staff and students soon engaged Eileen in conversation and encouraged her to attend daily, something she was not accustomed to doing in her previous schools.

By the end of the year, Eileen had passed all twelve of her classes and her attendance became indicative of the 90% attendance rate of her 2000 - 02 classmates. She went on to complete four ninth grade summer school classes, thus boosting her credits prior to her high school years. Having been successful in classwork and socialization, Eileen chose to stay at CDS for her freshman year with a goal of transferring to CHS in 2003.

Eileen has become a leader on campus and a mentor for other students having difficulties in transitioning. She led the school in a moment of silence and began the Flag Salute on September 11. She has utilized the CDS "Bridge to Success" and is looking forward to her next destination.