STRICKLANDMIDDLESCHOOL MENTORPROGRAM Help a child get where you

STRICKLANDMIDDLESCHOOL MENTORPROGRAM Help a child get where you are! Amy Clark, LMSW Student Assistance Counselor aclark@dentonisd. org 940 -369 -4292

MENTOR PROGRAM • You are appreciated! • You are important! • 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: 00 am-4: 00 pm •

EXPECTATIONS – STRICKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL • Lunch Periods • • • 6 th grade @ 10: 43 -11: 13 7 th grade @ 11: 31 -12: 01 8 th 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 • Please don’t bring lunch for the entire lunch table – only your student. • 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 6 th! Call before you come ● 940 -369 -4200

MEETING WITH YOUR STUDENT • • • 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 • Students in need of social or academic improvement • Let me know if there is ever a problem with the student you are matched with

REPORTING! • Suspicion of abuse or neglect Harm to self or others Illegal activity • Please report to me! • • ● 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. • • Make sure you get closure

Contact Info: Strickland Middle School 324 E Windsor (Windsor & Bell) Amy Clark (Student Assistance Counselor) aclark@dentonisd. org 940 -369 -4292 Fred Moore High School 815 Cross Timbers Street 940 -369 -4000 Barbara Amanchuku (Receptionist)