Mentors
One Team Mentors Overview
HMC-1 acknowledges the significant role mentors play regarding programming, services, and achievement, and greatly appreciates the many contributions made to its students, staff, and schools. To ensure consistent practice and a positive, productive experience for district volunteers, expectation guidelines are provided:
Mentoring in the district is a privilege, not a right.
-
The Board, superintendent, principal or designee may decline or terminate the services of a volunteer or mentor for any legal reason.
-
Building principals or designees are responsible for approval of the screened volunteers & mentors to be placed in their buildings.
-
Teachers may select and organize chaperones unless directed otherwise by the principal.
Mentors will work under the direction and supervision building principal or staff.
-
Screened Mentors who are left alone with a student will have an employee contact person or supervisor to monitor activities with students.
Mentors must receive training appropriate to the function they will serve while volunteering.
-
If a mentor is disruptive or acts inappropriately around the students, the teacher or principal will refuse the volunteer's services and notify the superintendent or designee immediately.
Mentor Requirements
An HMC-1 approved mentor is defined as meeting the following requirements:
● An adult over the age of 18 years
● An individual with approved Mentor Background check
● An individual who has signed and uploaded Mentor Code of Conduct
● An individual selected for a specific activity.
Mentor Building Expectations
Please help keep our program running smoothly by following these guidelines:
● Sign in at the office when you arrive at school.
● Wear your badge from Raptor check-in
● Follow all rules outlined by the Mentor Code of Conduct
● Sign out on Raptor at the office when you leave
Screened Mentors Requirements
-
District staff must direct persons wishing to serve as a screened volunteer to the Volunteer Background Check website. Supervisors of activities that may require overnight volunteers are encouraged to recruit and certify volunteers at the beginning of the school year because the process may take several weeks or months to complete.
-
Screened mentors must consent to and complete a criminal background check as required in policy GBEBC prior to being left alone with a student and may be required to submit additional information at the superintendent or designee's discretion. All information collected regarding screened volunteers will be considered confidential to the extent allowed by law and will be used only to protect the students or minimize disruption to the educational environment.
-
Only screened mentors may have access to student education records. However, such access is limited to instances where access is necessary for the volunteer to assist the district, and such access must be supervised by staff members. Screened mentors who are granted access to student records must keep all information confidential.
-
The building principal or designee will provide appropriate training for all screened volunteers.
Screening Process for Mentors (Background Check)
The district will conduct a criminal background check on all individuals volunteering in positions where they may be periodically left alone with students or have access to student records. Volunteers who chaperone students on overnight trips or are sponsors, advisors or coaches of district-sponsored activities must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check.
The district is not required to conduct a background check on mentors who have had a background check conducted by another Missouri public school within the past year if the district receives a copy of the background check directly from the other district or obtains electronic access to the previous background check.
In addition to the volunteers who are required by law to receive a full background check, HMC-1 may require other volunteers to undergo a background check or the district may conduct a search of the MSHP's criminal history database and the FCSR or the CD's central registry of child abuse and neglect.
HMC-1 provides free Mentor Background checks for all mentors. Background checks are only valid for the current school year and ends on June 30th each year.
Mentor Opportunities
HMC-1 READING MENTORS: This program focuses on improving students' reading skills. Mentors in this category work closely with students to enhance their reading comprehension, vocabulary, and overall literacy skills. They might engage in activities like reading together, discussing the material, and providing guidance on improving reading techniques.
HMC-1 MATH MENTORS: The Math Mentors program aims to assist students in their mathematical journey. Mentors specializing in math provide support to students who may need extra help with math concepts, problem-solving strategies, and mathematical reasoning. They might help students grasp challenging topics and build confidence in their math abilities.
HMC-1 SCIENCE MENTORS: Science Mentors guide students through scientific exploration and understanding. They could aid in clarifying complex scientific theories, conducting experiments, and fostering a curiosity for the natural world. This program aims to make science engaging and accessible to students, encouraging them to think critically and explore their interests.
HMC-1 CAREER MENTORS: Career Mentors play a pivotal role in assisting students with their future career aspirations. They provide insights into various professions, share personal experiences, and offer advice on educational paths and skill development needed for specific careers. This program helps students make informed decisions about their future and understand the practical steps to achieve their goals.
HMC-1 LEADERSHIP MENTORS: Leadership Mentors focus on nurturing leadership qualities and skills in students. They might guide students in developing effective communication, decision-making, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities. This program aims to empower students to become confident leaders who can positively impact their communities.
HMC-1 LUNCH FRIENDS MENTORS: Lunch Friends is a program designed to provide support to students. This program involves mentors spending time with students during lunchtime to build a relationship and caring friend.
Mentor Application Link
Mentor Contact Information:
For more information, contact our office.
Name: Roshalle Crosby
Title: Administrative Communications and Community Engagement
Office Number: (816) 316-7039
Definitions
Visitor – any person who enters a school building for a specific purpose, typically other than being a regular student or school staff member. Visitors are not left alone with students not related to them. School building visitors can include various individuals, such as:
● Parents and Guardians
● Contractors and Service Providers
● Guest Speakers
● Volunteers
● Government Officials
● Prospective Students and Parents
● Community Members
Volunteer – Any person who provides uncompensated service to the district. As used in this procedure, a "volunteer" does not include students participating in a district-sponsored program, such as tutoring or acting as an office or teaching assistant.
Chaperone – A volunteer, usually a parent or guardian, who assists the district staff and is under the direct control of district staff but is never left alone with a student. Chaperones include room parents or persons who volunteer to assist with field days, class parties or other special occasions.
Screened Volunteer – A volunteer who may be periodically left alone with students or who may be granted access to some student education records. Usually, screened volunteers commit to assist the school on a regular basis. Examples of a screened volunteer include:
● Individual who regularly assist in the office or library
● Tutors
● Coaches
● Mentors
● Before or after school supervisor of a school-sponsored activity
● Chaperone students on an overnight trip..
Mentor – A mentor is a screened volunteer who supports, advises and guides students in a HMC-1 School building during the school day. This requires time to get to know students and then use that understanding and the mentors personal experience to help lead the student to success. Areas of Mentoring include:
● HMC-1 Reading Mentors
● HMC-1 Math Mentors
● HMC-1 Science Mentors
● HMC-1 Career Mentors
● HMC-1 Leadership Mentors
● HMC-1 Lunch Friends Mentors