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academy

mentor

program

November 2023-May 2024

Sequoia High School

About
Our program, along with the working world, is changing during the pandemic, but we still need your help!
This year's program will incorporate online meetings and, when possible and safe to do so, in-preson interactions as well.

/ YES, YOU CAN BE A GREAT MENTOR

 A Mentor is someone willing to spend 2 hours a month (November through May) helping a high school student define that student's personal path to success. The most important role for a mentor is to impart the career skills students need to succeed in life. Teachers work hard to impart these skills, but it is impossible to give all 30 students in each class the same one-on-one attention that a mentor can provide. As an invested adult from the community, you can help these students learn how to be successful in following their path, and motivate them to continue on to higher education. 

Mentors are professional and social role models to the students. One of the major benefits of the Academy Program is that the student can have some one-on-one time with an industry professional, something that the student is very unlikely to get anywhere else. If the student is considering a professional career, you can provide great insights into the opportunities, requirements, expectations, and issues in industry. You can provide the student with exposure to the professional work environment, which is likely to be very different from the environments the student has seen before. By interacting with you, the student can see how a professional is expected to act in social situations as well, which is critical for success. 

The challenge of being a mentor is to help instill a love of learning, love of self, a reason for staying in school, and to assist in fundamental goal setting. While you are not alone in providing this assistance, every bit of support can and will make the difference. 

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Mentor Requirements:

  • Two hours a month for activities (Busy professionals do not worry! We can be flexible to meet your schedule!)

  • Communicate to mentee via email or phone conversations at least twice a month.

  • Share What You Know- It doesn't take special skills-just a willingness to listen, offer encouragement, and share what you've learned about life.

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THEMED SESSIONS

2

HOURS PER SESSION

1

SESSION PER MONTH

1 : 1

STUDENT

MENTOR MATCH

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OCT

NOV

DEC

JAN

THURSDAY OCT. 11th
THURSDAY OCT. 11th

10:30am-12:10pm
SEQUOIA CAFETERIA

 

Mentor Intro/Intvw 

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10:30am-12:10pm
SEQUOIA CAFETERIA

 

Mentor Intro/Intvw 

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THURSDAY OCT. 11th

10:30am-12:10pm
SEQUOIA CAFETERIA

 

Mentor Intro/Intvw 

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FRIDAY
Schedule

/ SCHEDULE

2023-2024

NOV

Date/Time: Nov 2
10:10AM - 11:40am

NOV

Date/Time: Nov 16
10:10AM - 11:40am

NOV

Date/Time: Nov 30
10:10AM - 11:40am

JAN

Date/Time: Jan 18
110:10AM - 11:40am

Sequoia H.S./Zoom

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KICKOFF/
MENTOR TRAINING

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Sequoia H.S./Zoom

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Event #1

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Sequoia H.S./Zoom

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Event #2

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Sequoia H.S./Zoom

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Event #3

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feb

Date/Time: Feb 8
10:10AM - 11:40am

mar

Date/Time: Mar 14/TBD
10:10AM - 11:40am

apr

Date/Time: Apr 4
10:10AM - 11:40am

may

Date/Time: May 2
10:10AM - 11:40am

Sequoia H.S./Zoom

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Event #4

TBD

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Career Fair/Event #5

Sequoia H.S./Zoom

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Event #6

Sequoia H.S./Zoom

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Event #7

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objectives

Objectives for the Mentor

  • Establish a positive, personal relationship

  • Help the mentee establish career skills

  • Help the mentee access resources

  • Increase your mentee's ability to interact with different people, groups and settings

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Objectives for the Student

  • Increase knowledge of the relationship between school and work

  • Establish a professional relationship with a successful working adult

  • Develop an awareness of business and career opportunities

  • Improve self esteem

OBJECTIVES

Training

Coming Soon!

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/SIGN UP & CONTACT

JOIN US:
SEQUOIA HIGH SCHOOL
CONTACT PERSON

1201 Brewster Ave, Redwood City, CA

94062

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Tel: (650) 367-9780

For any questions, 

please contact:

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Greg Stein

Mentor Coordinator

gstein@seq.org

CONTACT
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