Expectations

Though your relationship with your student will evolve, here are a few clear expectations for you and your student. (See also the Ground Rules from your training.) In addition, you will receive support and encouragement from a large community of fellow mentors who are passionate about helping students. 

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Mentor Expectations

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• Read the weekly A+ Angels newsletter, emailed to you each Sunday evening, for announcements, schedule changes, mentoring tips, interesting articles and other related information. Let Aimee know if you are not receiving the newsletter.

• Mentors of freshmen and sophomore meet in the classroom before class begins at 8:20 and are expected to return their student to the classroom before the end of the period at 9:55.  Juniors and seniors begin at 9:00 and need to be back by 10:35.

• Learn your student's preferred communication method. Many students prefer texting. Other students do not have a smart phone and rely on email.

• Communicate regularly with your student. Throughout the year, you may discuss schedules, homework, absences, fun activities, family or personal issues ... or you may just provide an encouraging word.

• Treat sensitive information about students, and their families, thoughtfully. You are in a position of trust.

• Advocate for your student.

• Be a positive role model. 

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Student Expectations

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At the beginning of the year, students are told to:

• Engage with you and be an active participant in the relationship.

• Respect you and your time.

• Be on time, or let you know if they're running late or will be absent.

• Talk to you.

• Ask for help.

• Take advantage of your willingness to help them.

• Be nice to you. :-)