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Quick Facts on the Program

• Student led and organized

• Peer mentoring and allyship

• High-school career and college readiness

• Mentors gain volunteer hours!

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Specifics on the mentorship experience.

• Seniors and Juniors are mentors for Freshman and Sophomores. Some Juniors want to be matched with a senior to talk specifically about the college process, so Seniors can also be mentors for Juniors.

Mentor Run-Down:

1. A senior or junior is a general mentor.

   1.  Seniors have one year with their mentee, but this bond could potentially be one that exists even after high school. 

2. A senior is a mentor for a junior specifically on the college application process, and gives the junior tips based on their experience and what they’ve learned along the way. 

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Materials the Mentors Use

1. Mentor Check In Sheet

   1. Use this during one-on-ones with your mentee to log growth over time and make sure you’re covering everything your mentee needs to know during the meet 

2. Change Makers Slides: We will go over the information in these slides together during group meetings, and they are also here for you to reference during one-on-one meetings with your mentee.  

   1. An intro

   2. A-G requirements

   3. Ap Classes

   4. Support Programs

   5. ECs

   6. Community College

   7. Ranking System

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1. Mentor Checklists

   1. College Prep Checklists for 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students and parents. 

   2. From these checklists, we will create “mentor checklists” for mentors to keep track of their mentee’s accomplishments and guide them to stay on track for college.

2. Sample 4-year coursework plans

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What does this program mean to you and why is it important?: 

Priscila, ECHS C/O 2023: 

    I’ve been in school for the majority of my life. 180 days of the year, I am constantly being fed new information which makes it difficult to retain it. That’s how I feel about all the college readiness workshops I’ve taken throughout my brief years of education where they speak on the same topics I’ve learned but never fully understood. That is why I believe and know that this mentorship program will be beneficial to people like me who sometimes struggle to understand certain college readiness related subjects such as AP classes, A-G requirements, extracurriculars, and so much more. Through this mentorship program, underclassmen can better understand these topics through students, their peers, who have already learned them. They can make sure to get the guidance they need throughout their years in highschool while also building bonds with upperclassmen. 

Melina, C/O 2023: 

As the oldest sibling in my family, I often struggle to find guidance for school-related things. I don’t have any older siblings who I can ask for advice, clarification on the A-G requirements, or their intake on specific AP classes and extracurriculars at ECHS.  The mentorship program can ensure that those who want to receive guidance get the help they need, all while building good relationships with upperclassmen.