Data has proven how critical the first year is on a student’s success
The first year of high school makes all the difference
70
First-year students are anxiety stricken
23
are having suicidal thoughts daily
40
are failing 2 or more classes
On average a school receives over $12,000 per student per year based on attendance. Do the Math!
Create a sense of community for every student to feel accepted. Let’s give them a sense of belonging their first year
Your upper-class student mentors will lead the way!
If you or your teachers are wondering…
Can our school climate thrive?
Do our students even care?
It is not just the winning football game, the spirit week, or the college ready courses that make a positive climate
It’s your everyday students given an opportunity to learn from one another everyday
We are not new to this
The Ignite team has been training student mentors onsite since 1998 and training students and staff online for the last 10 years
Our programs support a remote or onsite setting
Ignite Compass
Help your staff get started
- Assigned staff come together online or onsite
- Personal development
- Climate vs Culture understanding and how to establish baseline goals
- Smart & Good Culture Overview
- Steps to implement school climate improvements
- Breakout sessions providing kick off process supporting school program
Ignite Spark
Spark -Teacher Friendly, SEL Lessons
- Start with a school year subscrition
- ‘Get-Real’ topics empowering student voice
- Bi-lingual 30 min Video Lessons
- Teacher Discussion Guides
- Resource Videos
Spark Family -Stay connected with Every Family
- Provide family monthly subscription
- 7-10 min easy video lessons
- Family guide aligned with additional topics of discussion
Student Mentor Kick Off
Empower your student mentors to lead
- Onboarding system aligned with Ignite Spark Rubric
- 3-day Kickoff training virtual or onsite for Students
- Fall Orientation for incoming class
- Teambuilding motivation for student mentors to take the lead
- Personal Development
- Leadership Skill Development
Student Mentor Training System
Yearlong training system for 10-12th grade student mentors aligned with goals for 9th grade transition
- Optional CTE course in Educational Leadership
- Optional pullout training advisory mode
- Staff overview and expectations
- Mentor Contract
- Reflections & Growth Assessments
- Monthly Advisor Coaching
- Spring Transitions
Training & Advisory Curriculum
Bridges online training system
Leadership skill development
Academic Support for Incoming students
Recognition and Celebration System
Spark Advisory Topics led by student mentors:
- Self-Image
- Study Habits
- Adapting to Others
- Digital Citizenship
- Stress & Coping Strategies
- Conflict Resolution
- Aim for Education
- Get Ahead Stay Ahead
The Payoffs
40
increase in graduation
89
increase in feeling of belonging for the incoming class
45
increase in Attendance