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Strickland Middle School Mentor Program. 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
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Strickland Middle SchoolMentor Program 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.
Expectations – Strickland Middle School • 30 minutes • Lunch Periods • 6th grade @ 10:43-11:13 • 7th grade @ 11:31-12:01 • 8th grade @ 12:19-12:49 • Background Check • Always sign in as a volunteer in the main office • Contact is limited to school hours or school activities • Please dress appropriately! • Field Trip November 11th!
Fred Moore High School • TWU Mentors Needed! Barbara Amanchuku (Receptionist) 940-369-4000 Hours are 10:00am-4:00pm
Meeting with your student • ASK QUESTIONS…..to get to know them! • LISTEN • Encourage them in their education! Talk about college! • Contact with your student should only be during school hours • No social media, texting, etc. Maintain good boundaries -- Be professional! • HAVE FUN!
Meeting with your student • Please don’t bring lunch for the entire lunch table – only your student. • Call before you come • 940-369-4200
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
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)