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The Kittery School District program is based on the premise that the development of student aspirations makes a real and tangible difference. Years of school-based research and program development have enabled the National Center for Student Aspirations at The University of Maine to establish eight conditions that make a difference for students. These conditions include:
* belonging
* curiosity and creativity
* heroes
* spirit of adventure
* sense of accomplishment
* leadership and responsibility
* fun and excitement
* confidence to take action
As an Aspirations Advocate, you are going to have the opportunity to help establish these conditions for your students.
Aspirations Advocates are friends to their students. They take the time to listen and to understand what a student has to say. Being an Aspirations Advocate may involve having lunch with your students or sending them a postcard encouraging hard work and success at school. Your students will look up to you and eagerly anticipate days you are in to see them. All mentoring takes place at school. The program requires Aspirations Advocates to spend at least an hour a week in the school. This hour can be flexible and change on a weekly basis. Some Aspirations Advocates come in several times a week for shorter blocks of time while others prefer to spend the full hour once a week. Aspirations Advocates must be able to make a year-long commitment.
On a monthly basis, all Aspirations Advocates will be asked to meet for approximately an hour as a group. At this time, we will discuss concerns, answer questions, and share any suggestions. We will also discuss aspirations and spend time with the students in an organized activity. It is extremely important for all Aspirations Advocates to attend these sessions. Aspirations Advocates should also establish regular meeting times with their student's teacher.
Most of all, Aspirations Advocates have fun developing new friendships and watching students succeed! If you have any further questions or would like to get involved, please contact your school principal. To become a mentor, please fill out the Mentor Information form.
Mentor Application Form (Click here)
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