Welcome! Mentor Orientation - September 20
Welcome & Introductions * Academy Coordinator: Liz Rush * Mentors
Clara Evangeline
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“School Within a School” ∙ College & career ∙ CDE grant-funded Size: 280 students ∙ Family environment per academy (70 per ∙ Classes blocked together, close proximity grade level) Structure: students cohort and take 3-4 classes together daily. Coursework: Students take a Students Teacher Team Curriculum Industry 4-year sequence of Grouped Sequenced Partners • Interdisciplinary career technical • Committed to • Select pathway • Industry-focused • Advisory Boards courses alongside mission & goals • 9 th -12 th • Integrate career • Mentorships • Common prep tech • Family • Internships core classes. • integrate projects Environment • Project-Based • Job Shadows Learning • Motivational • interventions • Guest Speakers activities • Articulation & • Project advisors certifications • Field trips • Leadership Small, supportive atmosphere focused on a career-theme
CHS By the Numbers 1960 - Clairemont High Established 2015 - Transformation to CHS Wall-to-Wall Academy Pathways 920 students grades 9-12 enrolled this year at CHS 4 Academies 19 Career-technical courses offered 120 Interns (12th graders) 193 Mentees (11th Graders) for 2018-19 Goal: Minimum 100 Mentors for 2:1 match ups
About Our Students Get to know our demographics at CHS...these are the types of students you are mentoring. Ethnic Breakdown: 55% Latino | 40% Caucasian |>5% Other ● Socio-Economic: 60% on Free & Reduced Lunch Program ● Special Needs: 20% have IEP or SpEd identified ● ● 4 Year University Enrollment: 35% Community College Enrollment: 60% ●
About Our Mentees 11th Graders at CHS: Each did 2 years in an Academy Pathway ● Course Sequence in either: Business, Engineering, Medical or IT ● All 11th Graders participate in Mentor Program ● ● Meetings embedded in school day, academy course Completed a profile and teacher helped match ●
Contact & Communication * Program Contact: Liz Rush • erush@sandi.net (email preferred) * E-mail Mentor Lists * E-Calendar Invites for meetings * www.sandiegounified.org/schools/clairemont * Mentor Handbooks
I. Objectives of Mentor Program * Role Models for our students * Build self-esteem & motivation * Career preparation * Community connections
II. Defining the Mentor Experience * What is a mentor? * Benefits to mentees * Benefits to mentors * Who should be a mentor? * Responsibilities of a mentor
Commitment You should have no problem committing to mentor if you can: ❑ easily prioritize monthly Fri meeting without conflicts ❑ be on time to every single scheduled meeting ❑ follow through and go above and beyond the required meetings ❑ have dedication and patience to help your student open up ❑ be available to communicate via e-mail ❑ see the program through to completion
Commitment: You should think twice before committing to mentor if you: ❑ are in the process of switching careers ❑ foresee a major life change that will restrict your time (wedding, baby, lengthy vacation, etc.) ❑ plan to move out of San Diego in the next 9 months ❑ need to travel unexpectedly for long periods of time ❑ have a schedule that’s very unpredictable and/or inflexible ❑ already see a conflict with two or more of the meetings
III. Effective Mentoring Relationships * Understand reluctance to trust * Mentoring = giving * Reassurance & Support * Problem-solving * Connect today and tomorrow * Capitalize on mentee interests * Don’t get too personal * Be “shock proof” * Realistic expectations
IV. Relationship Developmental Process * Stage 1: Building Trust * Stage 2: Reaching Goals & Getting Comfortable * Stage 3: Completing Mentorship
V. Helpful Mentor Guidelines & Tips * Leading Scheduled Meetings * Dealing with communication barriers * Mentoring through e-mail * Optional mentor-student activities
Mentoring Contract
Mentor Program Overview * Group mentoring: 2 to 4 students for each mentor * Meetings once per month at 9am or 10:30 am * Focus on communication, goals, future, career-exploration & training * Group dynamic at meetings/ mentor as facilitator * Meetings are 60 minutes with a 15 minute intro * Job Shadows
Processing & Paperwork : * CHS Mentor Contract * School Volunteer Application * TB Risk Assessment Questionnaire Completion Form or Completed SDUSD Volunteer TB Test Card * Live Scan: Request to Conduct Volunteer Screening Form * TB Test - copy of test within the last 4 years
TB (Tuberculosis) Test OPTION 1: *Turn in proof of Clear TB Test within last 4 years signed by a Physician OPTION 2: *Fill out TB Risk Assessment Questionnaire - if you answer “no” to each question - get it signed by a Medical Professional and submit! No test needed! *Our School Site Nurse, Sasha Lopez-Nusser, an RN, is available to sign these for you at the following times: 7:20 - 2 :20 pm on week days by appointment: (858) 273-0201 | alopez-nusser@sandi.net OPTION 3: *If you answered yes to any of the questionnaire questions, you must get a TB Skin test at your healthcare provider’s office, and use the SDUSD Volunteer TB Test Card
LiveScan Screening Process To complete through the SDUSD Police Services LiveScan Department : * Cleared prior to first mentor-student meeting * (If LiveScanned by SDUSD in last year, or employee, info should be on file.) * SDUSD Police Services Office in University Heights, 4100 Normal St. * Mon – Fri, HRS: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm * Take proper form of ID and Request to Conduct Volunteer Screening Form. To properly fill out this form: • Please check “CATEGORY D – Volunteer Fingerprint” at the top of the form. • For “REQUESTING SCHOOL” please write in “Clairemont High” • For “VOL. COORDINATOR,” please write in “Liz Rush.” • For “Volunteer Activity” please Check “Other” and write in “Mentor” * Say from “Mentor Program at Clairemont High”
Contact Info SDUSD Livescan Office SDUSD Police Dept Contact Livescan Office Rm 1241 Krista Conn Human Resource Eugene Bruckman Services Supervisor Education Center Phone: 619-725-8089 4100 Normal St, CKONN@sandi.net San Diego, CA 92103 Hours: 9am - 3:30 pm Or call for an appt.
Mentor Meeting #1 Introductions Ice Breakers & Self-Esteem October 12 * Mentor Match-Up Activity * Get to Know Each other * Mentor-Student Introductions * Communication Styles & Results * Team Comm Etiquette, Contact Info & Contract Agreement
Unique Fact Card Match Up o : f n I r o t n e M r u Mentor Name: __________________________________________________ o Y -Do NOT write your name on Job Title:_______________________________________________________ this Company/Organization:___________________________________________ Write First and Last Name from:___________________________________________ Heard about Mentor Program (see your profile) Unique Fact:_____________________________________________________ Stick note to back of c f i c i e p s , a l n g i your index card i _______________________________________________________________ r o , e v t i a e r e c c i g e n B k a e l i - e r k r b o o n t s g e l n h i t i w _______________________________________________________________ s e h r s e t f i n i e g t n a h i t s t e e m h t o S y - b t b i s a w _______________________________________________________________ I : e p l m a x E - i i . a w a H f o d n a s l I g B i e h t n o
Mentor Meeting #2 SMART Goals & Action November 9 Planning * Self Esteem Activity * Setting SMART Goals * SMART Goal Action Plan
Mentor Meeting #3 Academic Reflection December 14 * Progress on Goals * Reflect on progress reports goals * End of semester preparations
Mentor Meeting #4 Roadmap Interviews January 11 * Mentor Roadmap: Students Interview Mentor about his or her life “roadmap." * Student Roadmap plans
Mentor Meeting #5 Job Shadow Fieldtrip February 4-22 * One day during two-week window * Mentor takes students to worksite (or alternate location) * Arrange logistics & transportation * Students fill out Permission Slips, etc
Mentor Meeting #6 Future Planning * Update on Student Goals March 8 * Future Plans Worksheet * College, Entrance Exams * Spring & Summer Breaks * Goals for 12th grade * Letter of Reference
Mentor Meeting #7 Resume & Interview Skills April 12 * Catch-up and Updates * Review & Revise Resumes * Interview Tips & Practice
Mentor Meeting #8 Closing Celebration * Assessment of Year’s Progress May 17 * Affirmations, Goodbye, Recognition, Future Contact * Program Feedback * Thank-yous and Refreshments
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