1. Agenda 8:30 - 9:00 Introduction to the program Remind sign up
9: :00
Meet your 9th grade GP mentors
Excellent & fun mentor training part 1
12: :40
Lunch
12:40 - 2:30
Excellent & fun mentor training part 2
Fuel committee work & share out
Mentor individual pictures
2:30 - 3:00
Expectation and Enthusiasm
1st Day of School Theme?
Summer Session Dates
Survey

2. Time to Join Remind

3. What is the Connect Program?
A program addition to our existing Small Learning Community structure
–CONNECT mentors work with 9th graders in a peer-to-peer relationship which promotes inclusivity, school spirit and school connectedness
–CONNECT mentors are student helpers who share experiences, knowledge and friendship with 9th graders

4. What is the Connect Program?
A year-long commitment by mentors to support 9th graders as they transition to high school

5. What is the Connect Program?
First day of school
Be here early
Be enthusiastic
Lead indoor and outdoor activities
Make it the best first day ever!

6. What is the Connect Program?
Monthly Fuel Sessions
Continue to be enthusiastic
Continue to be awesome
Once a month training, except for September
Once a month formal Fuel session
Once a month casual drop in

7. Welcome Focus Training!!
Let’s give it up for Lyndsey!
Prepare to build your leadership and mentor skills!
You will reflect on how to lead your sessions, while building community.
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8. Lunch - 12:00-12:40pm
Pizza in the Little Theater

9. Fuel Committee Work
When planning your Fuel activity, keep in mind the following parameters:
Minimize PowerPoint presentations and it should be at the end to recap.
Strive for activities that are interactive instead of the “sage on the stage.”
No standing in the front of the classroom during activities. Must be in small groups and can come back to whole class to debrief. This is the time when something can be shown on the Smart TV.
No electronic devices unless it is needed for an activity.
Must have an information sheet that can be posted on the Connect Mentor website.
How can you create a community feel and engage the freshmen? Think back to this morning.

10. Expectations and Enthusiasm
Summer training - Select ONE to attend
Tuesday 8/21 at 1pm or 4pm
Wednesday 8/22 at 10am or 2pm
Training will be about 1 and ½ hours long
First Day of School - September 4th at 7:45am
Wear Connect T-shirt for each Fuel month
Attend all monthly Fuel training sessions
Maintain high standards of academics and proper behavior befitting a General
1st day of school theme?