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Middle School Mentoring

Increase your students’ passion for learning and discovering their purpose

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Between social anxiety, bullying, and classroom expectations, the pressures are too much

Feeling safe and respected is all they think about

 

The daily pressure of transitioning to new classes vs 1-2 can be overwhelming.

Let’s support them through this awkward time!

We are experts at training everyday students to lead every incoming student through this maze of middle school. 

Let’s give them the roadmap to be their best selves and do their best work every day!

If you are wondering… how can our students build relationships?

School connections are no longer limited to the most outspoken or outgoing students.

Even the more reserved “every day” students—including your introverts—now have an equal opportunity to engage and form lasting bonds with their peers.

 

Your student mentors influence positive change and reduce the amount of:

Negative Behaviors

Self Harm

Fights

Academic Apathy

Stress & Anxiety

In a short amount of time, those leading your everyday students mirror your leaderships voice of positivity and belief in others

All programs can be supported  onsite with an Ignite Coach or Ignite Spark plug & play system

Ignite Compass

Assigned staff come together

  • 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

Student Mentor Kick off Training

Empower your students to lead

  • The onboarding system aligned with the Ignite Spark Rubric
  • 3-day Kickoff training  for Student Mentors
  • Tap into the motivation and skills of student mentors to take the lead
  • Personal Development
  • Leadership Skill Development

Training System Online or Onsite

Our Training System supports your team at every stage to ensure success

  • Onboarding & Monthly Staff Coaching 
  • Fall Orientation
  • Spring Transitions
  • Staff overview and expectations 
  • Mentor Contract 
  • Scope and Sequence of Lessons  
  • Reflections & Growth Assessment

With these comprehensive resources, your staff and students receive the guidance they need—every step of the way!

Middle School Spark Mentoring Curriculum

Our MS Spark lessons cover topics like: 

  • Academic Strategies
  • Overcoming Drama and Gossip
  • Imposter Syndrome  
  • Study Habits
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Overcoming Stress & Coping Strategies
  • Suspend Judgement

The Payoffs

48

increase in attendance

36

decrease in referrals

27

increase in passing classes

35

increase in feeling safe and understood
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The mentors provide a different voice and different perspective for my incoming 6th graders. They inspire our students to do their best and really care about who they are and their grades improved. They went from 22% failing to 1% failing.

Heather6th grade Math Teacher, Mann MS, Lakewood, WA
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Having a mentor has taught me to look out for myself, to do my homework and know that I matter.

Jonathan6th grader, Terry MS , Byram, Mississippi
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Our hallways changed, our lunchroom changed, behavior in our classrooms improved, referrals down by 40%. Our Ignite bobcat mentors have a huge impact on our school.

WayneVice Principal Jason Lee MS, Tacoma, Wa.