Welcome

The CKSD² Mentoring Program is a school-based program that uses teen mentors, peer-to-peer mentors, and adult mentors to develop positive relationships between schools and students, parents, and communities around the common goal of providing resources for academic success.

 

 

 

Become a Mentor!

All that is required to be a mentor is that you want to make a difference in the lives of kids and are willing to be a role model and a friend. There are no requirements of education or experience. Make a commitment to be there and just be yourself.

Our teen mentors currently attend Olympic High School, have earned good grades, attend school regularly, and want to make a difference in the lives of younger students. They are matched with an elementary student for a full school year, meeting about one hour a week during school hours.

Our peer mentors currently attend Fairview or Ridgetop Junior High Schools. Like our teen mentors, they have earned good grades, attend school regularly, and want to make a difference in the lives of younger students. They are also matched with an elementary student for a full school year and meet with their mentee about an hour each week in regularly scheduled activities.

Our adult mentors are from the community, over the age of 20 years with reliable transportation and no criminal record for the last five years and no history of crimes against children. They are matched with a CKSD student for one full school year, meeting about one hour a week during regular school hours or for after school activities.

What Do Mentors Do?

When mentors are matched with their mentees, we try to ensure that there is a common link - things that they like that are similar. In this way, the matched pair decides what they want to do. Whether it is working on homework, engaging in a pre-planned activity or just talking.

How Do I Become a Mentor?

Click the following link and complete the form. Your application will be reviewed and once approved, you will be contacted by the program administrator.

Complete the Mentor Application
Complete the Volunteer Application and Disclosure Form

Help Us Make Community Connections!

Do you know of a community organization that might be interested in getting involved with the CKSD² Mentor Program?

We would be happy to come talk with you and share more about what we’re doing, how it works, and how you can get involved. Contact Jeni at:

Jeniz@cksd.wednet.edu or 662-1726.

We look forward to collaborating with you and supporting our children—our future!

CKSD² Mentor Program is a member of Kitsap Youth Mentoring Consortium and in partnership with Washington State Mentors and Kitsap County Commissioners.

What's Happening

Events -

School Board Presentation on September 23.  Click Here to view PowerPoint Presentation.

CKSD Adult Mentor Training  - Two Opportunities!
October 19, 2009 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
November 30, 2009 from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the Jenne-Wright Administration Building Board Room.
Training for adults working in CK Schools.  Contact Jeni Zapatka at 662-1726 for more information.

19th Annual Kitsap County Human Rights Conference
Helping the Homeless
Friday, December 4, 2009 - Kitsap Conference Center
Click here for more information

 

 

 

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