BTW Mentoring
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MENTORING TIPS

BE PATIENT: Building trust takes time. A young person may not show it at first, but your help may be just what is needed. Be persistent.
 
PRAISE IS POWER: A word of praise in a critical world works miracles in the life of a child.

SET BOUNDARIES: Most mentoring relationships develop and flourish without problems. Occasionally, however, something comes up. Mentors have an important role, but this doesn't include replacing family or social service professionals. A mentor can help guide a young person to the appropriate source for additional help.

TRY TO UNDERSTAND A CHILD'S VIEWPOINT:
Even if you don't share his or her point of view, trying to appreciate it shows you care.
 
CELEBRATE DIFFERENCES:
Experienced mentors report that working with a young person from a different background broadened their own horizons and deepened their understanding of other people and cultures. Sometimes it is the differences that make the difference.

BE HONEST: Kids know adults aren't perfect. If you make mistakes, admit it. Say you're sorry. It's a skill a child may only learn from you.
 
BE THERE:  Just the sound of your concerned voice can make a big difference in the life of a child.

BE POSITIVE: Ask yourself, "What encouragement can I give if my young friend disappoints himself or herself?" Mentors are in the business of helping young people make the most of their lives. Allow the child to make a few "growing" mistakes when they learn new things.
 
BELIEVE: Many children in our communities struggle with self-esteem. Your faith in them can be the greatest gift you can give.
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USEFUL FORMS
Mentor/Student Contract

AB Day Calendar
Bell Schedule - Regular
Bell Schedule - Cluster Schedule
(The bell schedule is at the bottom of the Booker T. home page.)

RESOURCES
• Booker T. Website
• DISD Website
• BTW Advisory Board
• Naviance
• School Calendar
• High School Graduation Requirements - Class of 2016 and beyond
• SAT Registration
• AB Funds Brochure
• Zinch.com: website for matching students with colleges and funding
• College Counseling Source Book
•  How to Create a College List: (a three-minute video for 9th- through 12th-graders)
• KnowHow2Go: a website for 6th- through 12th-graders 
• ED Pubs: Web portal for U.S. Department of Education publications

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