100% of
elementary school
students liked having their mentor
Activity with mentor they most enjoyed:
Playing games - 82.7%
Talking together - 31%
Having lunch together - 24.1%
Reading - 0%
School work/homework - 0%
What other activities would elementary students like to do with their mentor?
Have more fun time with him.
I like playing the games and talking. He makes up funny things to talk about.
Would like for her to meet grandma. I think they would like each other a lot.
No. It's perfect what he does.
Have him next year.
100% of middle and high school students liked having their mentor
Reasons why students want their mentor next year:
I always look forward to seeing her. She is someone I could always talk to if I needed her.
Because I like meeting with her - she's funny and just amazing.
Because he helps me, supports me, and gives me courage.
Because she listens to me, she doesn't judge, and she gives me good advice.
Because having a mentor makes me feel happy and have a better life.
How students would like their mentor to support them in reaching goals:
My mentor already has. She makes me happy and gives me good advice.
Just encourage me.
By motivating and supporting me.
Just the way he is now by entrusting me and giving me the courage to do better.
Same as now, give me advice when I need it and just support the decisions I make in general.
Personal qualities that students like or admire about their mentor:
She is very kind and helpful. She is also very generous, and her advice is very good.
I like that he's funny and open to talk to and very, very supportive.
She listens and she's really funny.
I admire his spirit to get things done, his ability to keep strong in difficult situations
Kind, caring, supportive, active listener
100% of mentors felt their relationship with their mentee developed
in a positive or neutral manner