MEGA Mentors Middle School

MEGA Mentors Carver Middle School Program Overview/Purpose Student Participant Selection Mentor and Student Expectations Review Topics & Schedule Q & A 2 2

PURPOSE Social/Emotional Development Academic Improvement Role Models Increase Awareness (careers and higher education) MEGA Mentor Principles Respect, Responsibility, Effort, Achievement

WHO Carver Middle School Students selected by the school Cross section of students Parental/Guardian approval Judy Wolfe, Program Coordinator is essential

Mentor and Mentee Expectations Mentors Be on time for each session. If you will not be present, please contact your partners or MEGA School Coordinator Dress should be business casual ( jacket for men are preferred). No jeans, shorts, etc… Mentors are facilitators… ask questions and listen, share your experiences and ask for feedback. Document student attendance and participation. Bring picture I.D. for first visit to the school for security clearance. Check in at the main office. Respect your students.

Mentor and Mentee Expectations Mentees Be on time for each session. Demonstrate respect for yourself and others. Allow others to speak and do not interrupt them. Everyone makes mistakes -laughing at those mistakes is a sign of disrespect. Help everyone learn by sharing your time and attention. Be responsible for your actions (speak up, participate, no disciplinary action is acceptable, inappropriate behavior means immediate removal from the program). Participation is expected. (This means speaking up in sessions, completing assignments, and keeping your grades up). Your personal effort to make your life better is expected. That means we will help you if you help yourself. Achievement … Set your goals, measure your progress, no matter what – stay on course You will be asked to set goals for this school year and note how you will know whether you have met your goals.

Mentor and Mentee Expectations Mentees This year we will measure progress on the following: Grades/ Performance ( ED LINE) Participation (Attendance, completing assignments, speaking up, demonstrating effort) Discipline ( Record and note disciplinary action, inappropriate behavior) Student goals Successfully demonstrating progress in the areas above will earn: Recognition at the end of the year Additional support from the mentors Washington DC field trip at the end of the year and others during the year Young men are asked to dress appropriately. NO SAGGING ALLOWED!!! NO HATS or CAPS inside. Young women are asked to dress appropriately. No short skirts or shorts.

TOPICS/ACTIVITIES Relevant Activities Video/Activity/Discussion Storytelling Attire (Dress for Success) Skits and Role Playing Positive Rap Use Music and Music Videos for Discussions Journal/Homework Essay

**Note: Specific schedule times are subject to change. Calendar Proposed Schedule: Meeting times and dates 6th Grade Schedule First year Middle School students 1st and 3rd Tuesdays (boys) and Thursdays (girls) 8:15 am – 9 am Meeting Room: TBD 7th and 8th Grade Second year students for MEGA Mentors 2nd and 4th Tuesdays (boys) and Thursdays (girls) **Note: Specific schedule times are subject to change.

Calendar 6th Grade **2013 - 2014 Schedule and Topics: October – Review of Program rules and expectations October – “Bring YOUR A Game” discussion November – Setting and managing goals November - Transition to Middle School - Part 1 December - Transition to Middle School Part 2 January 2014 – Effective Learning Habits – Part 1 January 2014 – Effective Learning Habits – Part 2 February - Picking the right friends - Being smart not lame February – Picking the right friends - Being smart not lame March – Basic Managing Your Time Methods March – Conflict Resolution (for every action there is a reaction) April - Perception – Dress can make a difference April – Public Speaking Tips May - Do’s and Don’ts of text messaging and social media May – Community Service project June – TBD **Note: Monthly topics are subject to change.

Calendar 7th Grade **2013 - 2014 Schedule and Topics: October – Review of Program Rules and Expectations October –Review and revision of sixth grade goals November – Grades are Important November – Managing your time (What is important and what is not) - Part 1 December - Managing your time (What is important and what is not) - Part 2 January 2014 – Brand Marketing: Your perception of yourself and how to improve Part 1 January 2014 - Brand Marketing: Your perception of yourself and how to improve Part 2 February – Respect yourself and others February – Friends: Who are they and why it is important to hang with the right people March – Public Speaking: Historical person in entertainment – Part 1 March – Public Speaking: Historical person in entertainment – Part 2 April - Being Proactive: Don’t allow yourself to be a victim – Part 1 April – Being Proactive: Don’t allow yourself to be a victim – Part 2 May – Social Media – Do’s and Don’ts May – Community Service Project June – TBD **Note: Monthly topics are subject to change.

Calendar 8th Grade **2013 - 2014 Schedule and Topics: October – Review of Program Rules and Expectations October –Review and revision of seventh grade goals November – Don’t BULLY: Being a positive role model for the sixth and seventh graders November – Taking responsibility for your actions December – Relationships: Male/Female/Peers (Guest Speaker) – Part 1 January 2014 – Relationships: Male/Female/Peers (Guest Speaker) – Part 2 January 2014 – Planning: Beginning with the end in mind - Part 1 February – Planning: Beginning with the end in mind - Part 2 February – Making Good Grades – Balance being a student and other activities March – Public Speaking: Historical person in Military History – Part 1 March – Public Speaking: Historical person in Military History – Part 2 April - Career Planning: Education or Prison or the corner (Prison Officer as guest speaker) April – Time Management May – Social Media – Do’s and Don’ts May – Community Service Project June – TBD **Note: Monthly topics are subject to change.

Major Changes to the MEGA Mentors Program for this school year Contract between students, parents and mentors Changes to the Parental Consent form Students will provide progress reports (Grades, etc.) Commitment to fully participate in Forums and other MEGA Events Plans for Afterschool Tutoring sessions 2-4 pm Full year participation by Carver Middle School Eligible for year end awards Eligible for year end trip 13

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