Mentor/Mentee Discussions

Review needs assessment and the goal set for the school year (Mentor Program Goal)
Review difference between evaluation and mentoring
Review due dates for the program
Review questions from building tour
- Examples: Office personnel introductions, office supplies and procedures, printer/Copy Center procedures, building traditions, procedures, and protocols, and dress code expectations
Review the Building/District Calendar – discuss expectations for back-to-school nights or student/parent orientation events
K-5: Collaborate around each of the content areas and reach out to grade-level chairs as needed to gather information about the order chapters/topics are typically taught for the mentee’s grade level
6-12: Collaborate around each of the mentee’s assigned preps and reach out to department chairs/colleagues who teach the same classes about the order chapters/topics are typically taught for the mentee’s grade level
Review PBIS (CHAMPS/DSC/Foundations) training including setting classroom routines and procedures
Review classroom schedule, bell schedule, alternatives schedules, lunch schedule, etc.
Consider how to first communicate with families and/or prepare for open house/back-to-school nights
- EPIC Parent Communication
- Partnering with Difficult Parents to Support Students Effectively
Create and communicate syllabus/grading policies in line with district and building policies/student handbooks – consider how late work will be handled
Review substitute procedures, calling in sick, securing a sub, etc.
Review emergency phone numbers for your building
Review student accounts handout
Review BSEL curriculum/instruction expectations for your building (K-5 Second Step, 6-12 7 Mindsets)

Hays USD 489