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Vision and Mission of Mentoring
Vision and Mission of Mentoring
To empower every student in the Academy Schools of West Ada School District through personalized learning that prioritizes mastery of critical competencies and skills. We provide strong mentorship, access to digital resources, and a supportive environment where learning is flexible, and students thrive without fear of failure. Our intentional focus on soft skills and restorative practices cultivates a community of responsible, engaged learners.
Goals of Mentoring
Goals of Mentoring
Mentees reflect on their academic progress through conferencing structures
Mentees explore future opportunities to be next-step ready
Co-create a safe space to build trusting relationships with one another using circles and community building activities
Practice Habits of Success for life, learning and future work
If these are the goals of mentoring, how are we doing? Check out the SCORECARD.
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Mentoring Framework
BELONGING * EMPOWERMENT * GROWTH * COMMUNITY
Everyone belongs in our learning community.
Everyone can learn and grow.
I belong.
I show up for myself.
I have a growth mindset/mastery orientation.
I know school is a place I belong.
I have power.
I take responsibility for my actions and act with integrity.
I can communicate my learning and advocate for what I need to be successful.
I know I have a future and am working toward that daily.
I grow.
I know where I am in my learning and where I need to go.
I can embrace feedback in order to revise and improve my ideas and work.
I earn credits that move me toward graduation by completing portfolios.
I am part of a community.
I contribute positively to the community.
I show up for others.
I encourage others to show up as their best selves.
Mentoring at the Academies of WASD
Because we believe in mentoring, we set aside time in each school day for this work. During mentoring time, the mentor groups come together to ensure belonging, build community, and empower one another to grow and learn. Mentors serve as a first point of contact for mentees and their families. And mentees depend on one another to help them get through high school.
Let’s define mentoring a bit more and get clear on what it isn’t:
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