C.L.A.S.S.

Description:

This is a mentoring program at Coolidge Middle School.  Staff mentors the students to prepare them for academics and provide experiences outside of the school.  Within the school, academics, social/emotional, and participation in extracurricular activities are the focus.  Outside of school, community involvement, career exploration, and social activities are the focus.  Each mentor has 5-7 students. Some of the relationships I have maintained once students have graduated.  We want our students to be well-rounded and prepared for the future.

Connection:

Performance indicator 8L states, “The competent teacher initiates collaboration with others to create opportunities that enhance student learning.” The Coolidge Middle School staff has initiated a mentoring program to collaborate with students and families to provide experiences outside of the school that will increase student’s background information thus enhancing student learning.

Learned:

Building relationships makes a difference! I communicate with former students often.  I must admit it seemed a little futile at the time, however now, I know it made a difference.  As educators we do not always see  our student’s growth in all areas.  However, with the relationships I’ve built, my student usually comeback to say thank you.