1. MEGA Mentors Community, Meadowbrook and Thomas Dale High Schools

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

3. WHO YOUR School Students selected by the school
Cross section of students
Parental/Guardian approval
YOUR Coordinator’s name, Program Coordinator is essential

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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

8. **Note: Meeting times and dates are subject to change.
Calendar
Proposed Schedule: Meeting times and dates
9th Grade
First year High School students
Bimonthly
1st and 3rd Weeks
Times: TBD
Location: TBD
10th Grade
Second year High School students
2nd and 4th Weeks
**Note: Meeting times and dates are subject to change.

9. **Note: Meeting times and dates are subject to change.
Calendar
Proposed Schedule: Meeting times and dates
11th and 12th Graders
At least Third year High School students
Bimonthly
1st and 3rd Weeks
Times: TBD
Location: TBD
**Note: Meeting times and dates are subject to change.

10. Calendar 9th Grade **2013 - 2014 Schedule and Topics:
October – Review of Program rules and expectations
October – Transition to High School - Part 1
November – Transition to High School - Part 2
November -Using Goals to build a solid foundation toward career goals
December – Student /Teacher relationships: Working together to improve grades
January – Brand Building
January – Time Management
February - Public Speaking: Historical person in Science – Part 1
February – Public Speaking: Historical person in Science – Part 2
March – Relationships: School is more that a social gathering – Part 1
March – Relationships: School is more that a social gathering – Part 2
April - Social Networking: I know you did not put that on your social network!
April – Finding a Summer Job
May - Basic Financial Skills – Guest Lecturer
May – Community Service project
June – TBD
**Note: Monthly topics are subject to change.

11. Calendar 10th Grade **2013 - 2014 Schedule and Topics:
October – Review of Program rules and expectations
October – Goal Setting: Review and modify 9th Grade goals – Part 1
November – Goal Setting: Review and modify 9th Grade goals – Part 2
November - Working with your teachers and mentors to get help
December – Brand Building: Are you pleased with your brand?
January – How to build positive relationships (win-win) – Part 1 Guest Lecturer
January – How to build positive relationships (win-win) – Part 2 Guest Lecturer
February - Public Speaking: Historical person in Business – Part 1
February – Public Speaking: Historical person in Business – Part 2
March – Thinking outside the box: Dare to be different!
March – Career Planning: Careers and Higher Education – Guest Lecturer
April - Jobs that will help you obtain your career goals
April – Resume Building – Part 1
May - Resume Building – Part 2
May – Community Service project
June – TBD
**Note: Monthly topics are subject to change.

12. Calendar 11th and 12th Graders **2013 - 2014 Schedule and Topics:
October – Review of Program rules and expectations
October – Goal Setting: Review and modify 10th Grade goals
November – Seeking first to understand before seeking to be understood – Guest Lecturer
November – Relationship Building – Part 1
December – Relationship Building – Part 2
January – Applications for Advanced Learning (Colleges, tech school, etc) – Part 1
January – Applications for Advanced Learning (Colleges, tech school, etc) – Part 2
February - Public Speaking: Historical person in Education – Part 1
February – Public Speaking: Historical person in Education – Part 2
March – Conflict Resolution: How to resolve conflicts with others – Part 1 – Guest Lecturer
March – Conflict Resolution: How to resolve conflicts with others – Part 2 – Guest Lecturer
April - Perception: What is my image?
April – College Tour
May - College/ Career Tour
May – Community Service project
June – TBD
**Note: Monthly topics are subject to change.

13. **Note: Monthly topics are subject to change.
General Calendar
9th Grade Calendar and Monthly Topics
October Setting Expectations, Transition to High School
November Student/Teacher/Mentor Relationships
December Goal Setting, Community Service with the School
January Brand Building, Time Management
February Public Speaking
March Relationships: Male/Female/ Peers
April Finding a Summer Job
May Basic Financial Skills, Community Service
**Note: Monthly topics are subject to change.

14. **Note: Monthly topics are subject to change.
General Calendar
10th Grade Calendar and Monthly Topics
October Setting Expectations, Goal Setting
November Student/Teacher/Mentor Relationships
December Brand Building
January Brand Building, Relationship Building
February Public Speaking
March Thinking Outside the Box
April Career Building, Finding a Summer Job
May Basic Financial Skills, Community Service
**Note: Monthly topics are subject to change.

15. **Note: Monthly topics are subject to change.
General Calendar
11th and 12th Graders Calendar and Monthly Topics
October Setting Expectations, Goal Setting
November Student/Teacher/Mentor Relationships
December Goal Setting, Community Service with the School
January Financial Aid for Higher Education or Careers, Networking
February Public Speaking
March Conflict Resolution
April Image Management , College/Work Tour
May Community Service
**Note: Monthly topics are subject to change.

16. 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 (Middle School Only)
SAT/ACT Prep Classes are being developed 16

17. Questions?? 17