Community School
What is a Community School?
Community schools are a collaborative approach to education that integrates academic, social, and health services, creating a supportive environment for students, families, and communities. By providing resources and addressing various needs, community schools aim to foster student success and well-being. This year, our focus is on gathering data to identify the top three needs of our community, improving school attendance to reduce chronic and habitual absenteeism, supporting families facing food insecurity, connecting families to vital community resources, enhancing student recognition for academic progress, and increasing MCAP and iReady test scores.
Assessment Data Summary
SY 2024-2025
What is a Community School Coordinator?
A Community School Coordinator is the liaison or connecter of the school and community. We create, strengthen and maintain the bridge between the school and community. We facilitate and provide leadership for the collaborative process and development of services for children, families and community members within a school neighborhood.
Who is our Community School Coordinator?
Greetings, my name is Andrill Harris, and I am pleased to serve and support the Jenifer Elementary School community. I come to Jenifer Elementary with extensive background experience in Social Work. I am the first Community School Coordinator in Charles County and the county’s first Community School Regional Champion in 2025. I thrive on collaboration with community partners, securing donations, and serving as a resource to help bridge gaps for students and families. I value the potential in helping others achieve meaningful, positive outcomes and find the work of a Community School Coordinator both honorable and deeply rewarding.
Andrill Harris, MSW
Click the link below to access our Community Schools Resources!
https://sites.google.com/view/jeniferelementary-resourcehub/home