Transcript TWU Mentor Presentation

STRICKLAND MIDDLE
SCHOOL
MENTOR PROGRAM
Help a child get where you are!
Amy Clark, LMSW
Student Assistance Counselor
[email protected]
940-369-4292
MENTOR PROGRAM
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You are appreciated!
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You are important!
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You will make an impact!
WHO BENEFITS FROM MENTORING?
Benefits to Students
● having an additional, caring adult in their lives.
● students have a chance to explore interests, practice
relationship skills, gain greater self-confidence
● and simply experience the undivided attention of a caring
adult
Benefits to Mentors
● The satisfaction of being an important presence
in a child's life is a significant reward.
● Working with a young person is a creative
process, and a fun one.
FRED MOORE HIGH SCHOOL
TWU Mentors Needed!
Barbara Amanchuku (Receptionist)
940-369-4000
Hours are 10:00am-4:00pm
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EXPECTATIONS – STRICKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
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Lunch Periods
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6th grade @ 10:43-11:13
7th grade @ 11:31-12:01
8th grade @ 12:19-12:49
1. Background Check
** Make sure to choose “VOLUNTEER”
** Make sure to choose Strickland or Fred Moore
2. Google Form online
3. Spreadsheet
• once your name is highlighted,
enter your first visit date
MEETING WITH YOUR STUDENT
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Please don’t bring lunch for the
entire lunch table – only your
student.
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Always sign in as a volunteer in
the main office
•Contact is limited to school hours
or school activities
•Please dress appropriately!
•Field Trip April 6th!
Call before you come
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940-369-4200
MEETING WITH YOUR STUDENT
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ASK QUESTIONS…..to get to
know them!
LISTEN
Encourage them in their
education! Talk about
college!
No social media, texting, etc.
Maintain good boundaries -Be professional!
HAVE FUN!
MENTEES
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Students in need of social
or academic improvement
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Let me know if there is
ever a problem with the
student you are matched
with
REPORTING!
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Suspicion of abuse or neglect
Harm to self or others
Illegal activity
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Please report to me!
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940-369-4292
STUFF MIDDLE SCHOOLERS SAY…
COMMITMENT
Please let me know if you cannot continue to
mentor
• Please let me know if you are not able to meet with
your student on the day you arrange to meet.
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Make sure you get closure
Contact Info:
Strickland Middle School
324 E Windsor (Windsor & Bell)
Amy Clark (Student Assistance Counselor)
[email protected]
940-369-4292
Fred Moore High School
815 Cross Timbers Street
940-369-4000
Barbara Amanchuku (Receptionist)