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Special Programs

               Wildcat Focus Mentor
               Grades 11-12
               Course Number G041
               Full Year Course – 1.0 credit
               Prerequisite:  Application and acceptance into the
                 mentor program
               Recommended For:  College Bound
               Estimated Fee:  None
               Career:  A,B,P

               Wildcat Focus is designed to cover a myriad of
               topics that a ninth grade student needs to know
               for social and academic success at Mayfield
               High School.  Lessons include stressing the
               importance of school spirit, using the libraries,
               learning effective note taking and study skills,
               getting along with others, and much more.  A
               key component of the Wildcat Focus program
               is mentorship.  Built into Wildcat Focus is the
               opportunity for new ninth grade students to
               learn from and model the behavior of respected
               upper-class students.

               A group of student leaders and a teacher will
               be assigned to every group of new ninth grade
               students.  Developing a close guiding
               relationship with the new ninth grade students
               is the ultimate goal of a mentor.

               A Wildcat Focus mentor will serve as a model
               for the entire school body.  The responsibilities
               of mentors will be to:
                     Assist faculty advisors
                     Meet with approximately five new ninth
                       grade students on a daily basis during the
                       Wildcat Focus period
                     Tutor struggling ninth grade students in
                       areas of concern
                     Teach mini-lessons that are part of the
                       curriculum
                     Lead small group discussions
                     Update students and review information
                       about school events, procedures and rules
                     Meet on Wednesday mornings with the
                       Wildcat Focus coordinators or counselors
                     Attend two mentoring training sessions
                       during the summer
                     Help at the Ninth Grade Orientation in
                       August
                     Attend Wildcat Focus sponsored activities.



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