Impact Mentors

Impact Sponsors:

Mr. Lee Milano

847-626-2169

Dr. Michelle Schlack

847-626-2171

Impact, the Freshmen Mentor Program, provides Niles North Freshmen with a supportive environment that helps ease the adjustment from middle school to high school. The responsibilities of a mentor include:

Communicate and work well with others
Provide a positive role model within the school and community
Help create a safe environment by building a trusting relationship with Freshmen students
Establish a positive relationship with individual freshmen to promote a feelings of welcome and comfort with their new school
Assist freshmen students with high school orientation, understanding school policies and learning about available resources
Encourage freshmen to participate in clubs, activities, fine arts and athletics
Attending assigned freshmen homeroom two times per week
Attending IMpact Mentor trainings - Junuary, May and August
Attending Impact Mentor Program meetings monthly
Attend training for the NAMES Assembly and serve as small group co-facilitators for NAMES break out sessions

Characteristics of a Mentor:

Enthusiastic
Outgoing
Dependable
Helpful
Kind
Honest

Becoming a Mentor - If you are interested in becoming a mentor, you will need to complete the required application and submit it to the sponsors by the announced deadline. This is a competitive process, and you will need to demonstrate good attendance, citizenship and grades. You will also need the support of your counselor, your dean and at least two teachers. You may also be asked to complete an interview as part of the process.

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