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Peer Group Connection Mentor Program Kicks Off at Â鶹¹ÙÍø North
Over 150 scholars at Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s North Campus are participating in a Peer Group Connection mentoring program. The Peer Group Connection mentor program is a new initiative in the district and is currently implemented at the North and Main campuses of Â鶹¹ÙÍø. Over the summer, the groups of mentors, made up of juniors and seniors, participated in a multi-day training program in preparation of mentoring their younger, freshmen peers this school year.
Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s North Campus developed 25 students to mentor 149 freshmen scholars. All new 9th graders are given a mentor. At the beginning of the year, new 9th graders filled out a survey. The survey combined with notes from teachers, allowed the advisors to pair groups up based on the collective information. Each group has 12-13 mentees and two mentors. Throughout the kick-off day, groups participated in a series of activities that initiated teamwork, reflection, and opportunities to learn about their group members.
The Peer Group Connection Group at Â鶹¹ÙÍø North has two advisors, Mr. Phillip Castiglione and Mrs. Lauren LoAlbo with all other teachers as ambassadors of the program. Teacher ambassadors are grade level teachers who have a vested interest in the success of the 9th grade students.
Mentors receive continuous trainings each week via a one-credit class. During class, mentors and their advisors develop an activity for the mentors to implement with their mentees each week.
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