1. MEGA Mentors Middle School

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

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

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

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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

9. **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.

10. 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 – Effective Learning Habits – Part 1
January – 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.

11. 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 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.

12. 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.

13. 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

14. Questions?? 14