the mentorship program “those having torches will pass them on to others”-plato
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The Mentorship Program
“Those having torches will pass them on to others”-Plato
The Mentorship Program
• Once again, participation in the middle school’s mentorship program will be offered to all 8th grade students.
The Mentorship Program
• Students and mentors will meet for:– six to eight hours– during or after school– in January, February and/or March
Past MentorshipS
• Actor• Advertising• Architect• Artist• Auto Mechanic• Broadcaster• Chef/Baker• Coach• Computer Programmer• Creative Writer• Dancer• Doctor• Engineer• Fashion Designer• Finance
• Fire Fighter• Graphic Arts• Interior Design• Journalist• Lawyer• Model• Musician• Party Planner• Photographer• Pilot• Policeperson• Real Estate Agent• Scientist• Teacher• Vet
The Mentorship Program
• Example 1: One Day for 8 hours
The Mentorship Program
• Example 2: Weekly for 2 Hours
The Mentorship Program
• Example 3: Monthly for 2 Hours
The Mentorship Program
• If a student must miss school to meet with his/her mentor, the student must obtain permission from his/her parents and teachers and must make-up all class assignments.
The Mentorship Program
• Students will be asked to document their mentorship experience through a creative display
• No formal grades or homework will be assigned.
The Mentorship Program
• To participate in this program, complete the mentorship request form on-line that you receive through your school email account.
• Any questions can always be emailed to [email protected]
Due Date: Monday, Nov 17th
The Mentorship Program
The Mentorship Program
• Upon completion of the mentorship request form, a group of parent volunteers will attempt to match the student with a community mentor.
The Mentorship Program
• The initial meeting of the matched mentors and students will take place in the evening during the Mentorship Orientation Presentation on January 14th at 7pm in the WMS Cafeteria.
The Mentorship Program
• Students will share their creative projects at the Mentorship Celebration in April (Date TBA).
