Mentor Program
- Mentor Information Sheet
- Mentor Application
- Tulsa Public Schools Background Check
- Mentor / Mentee Agreement
The Value of Mentoring
Mentoring helps because it guarantees a young person that there is someone who cares about them. A child is not alone in dealing with day-to-day challenges. Simple things that seem easy or straightforward to you may appear to be a complete mystery to a young person. Mentors provide mentees with an experienced friend who is there to help in any number of situations.
Street School has 48+ mentors that come one hour each week and meet with their assigned student. The mentor coordinators match mentors and mentees so a beneficial relationship can form. Mentors are provided with training and access to help.
Mentors support in educational endeavors . . .
- Mentors help keep students in school
- Students who meet regularly with a mentors are 52% less likely than their peers to skip school and 37% less likely to skip class
- Mentors help with homework and can improve a mentees’ academic skills
Mentors support by listening . . .
- Mentors help improve a young person’s self-esteem
- Youth who meet regularly with their mentors are 46% less likely than their peers to start using illegal drugs and 27% less likely to start drinking
- Mentors help them strengthen communication skills
If you are interested in learning more about mentoring, please contact Kelly McElroy at 918-833-9821 or email mcelrke@tulsaschools.org
