FHPS Chinese Immersion

Student Mentorship Program

April 15, 2022

The Forest Hills Public School Chinese Immersion Parent Advisory Committee is excited to continue a 6-week student mentorship pilot program.  This mentorship program allowed 8th and 9th-11th grade students to work with the younger students at Meadow Brook Elementary School.

ABOUT

Ms. Lin Li with the support of Mr. Shaw from Meadow Brook led the mentorship program. Coordination, communication and program content were driven by Meadow Brook. Secondary support was provided by Cecilia Granstrom (parent volunteer) & Yelena Wells (current board member).  

✓ 12 Mentors participated this year:
         Mentors – High School students with one middle school student 
        Mentees – 1st – 3rd grade students 

✓ Zoom platform was utilized this year 

✓ Independent mentorship driven by Meadow Brook content 

✓ In-person celebration at the conclusion of the mentorship program 

✓ Participating students received a certificate of achievement 

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

Communication and leadership skills.

Working with a mentee provides an opportunity to  practice necessary skills, including leadership and goal setting. Taking initiative and  ownership of leading weekly sessions provides a valuable skill set that promotes self confidence, demands self-assessment and reflection. These are all valuable leadership  development opportunities

Promote self-reflection.

Mentoring provides an opportunity to reflect not only on what you  have achieved but also on how you got there. Which attributes and strengths were critical to  your success? What should you be doing now to ensure you continue to learn and develop  those attributes? In addition, asking questions of a mentee often supports deeper insights on  your own learning path and achievements.  

Relationship building.

Cultivating networks is a critical factor in career success and  progression, as well as personal growth and development. Building relationships requires  active listening, non-verbal and verbal communication skills, empathy and emotional  intelligence, networking and team-building skills, increased confidence, and engagement

Create a community within the FHPS Chinese Immersion program.

Develop deeper collaboration between parents, students, administration, and instructors. Provide insight into middle school/high school learning/curriculum.  Recognize effort through the celebration ceremony and certificates. Highlight value of program to promote stronger commitment and engagement between participating families, and therefore contribute to the retention rate of the program. In person celebration was held on Friday, April 15, 2022 at Meadow Brook Elementary.