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TOTAL PACKAGE PROGRAM MENTORING PROGRAM FOR GRADES 6 TO 8 By Team Fab 5

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TOTAL PACKAGE PROGRAM

MENTORING PROGRAM FOR

GRADES 6 TO 8

By

Team Fab 5

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Agenda

• Project objective and scope• Program Content• Marketing Plan• Procurement Plan• Volunteer Outreach Plan• Enrollment and Evaluation Plan

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Mission And Core Values

The “Total Package Program” is a youth mentoring program targeting grades 6 through 8 group and is designed around 10 key core values that will build leaders of tomorrow.  “CORE VALUES”:1. Time - time management2. Talent - career development3. Talking - good communication skills4. Taking Tests - academic development5. Temple - say no to drugs, nutrition6. Tour - learning about other cultures, getting a global view of the work7. Taking Charge - becoming a leader8. Teamwork - working with other people9. Taking a stand - decision-making10.Treasures - money management

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IN-SCOPE: Create the business case for orientation program for 6-8 graders at (TBD) schoolThe 10 “Core Values” Curriculum• Develop plan to recruit volunteers (coaches, mentors, board members, etc)• Develop procurement plan to obtain resources (needs, sources, cost)• Develop marketing and advertising plan• Develop methods to gather information on benchmarking the progress of students, as

well as feedback from volunteers.

OUT-OF-SCOPE: Phase II of the project that will lead to putting the plan into action. Activities such as achieving financial backing from private or corporate sponsors will be our first major task once the orientation plan is complete. This may be an opportunity to team with local tutoring organizations, such as Sylvan Learning Center, to expedite education goals of student and teach effective study habits.

An opportunity may arise to sponsor a summer camp to reinforce the “Core Values” of the program. This could involve class room training, guest lecturers, and games involving team building.

Project Charter - Scope

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Program Content- Core Values

‘T' Core Value Definition Speakers Activities

Taking Tests importance of doing well in schoolCollege Admissions Study Tips

Guidance Counselor Test Taking Tips

Time Management how to best plan your timePerson in the workforce Making Schedules

Older Teen w/busy schedule Multi-tasking Game

Teamwork how to work well with othersPsychologist (personality test) Take Briggs-Myers test

Sports Player Game to 'try on' different personalities

Taking charge how to be an effective leaderGovernment Official Game - everyone must lead once

CEO/Business Owner Game - shows what happens without leadership

Talking how to communicate wellPublic Speaker Table Topics (1-2 minute impromptu speaking)

Debator/Negotiator Table Topics to persuade

Temple how to treat your body rightNutritionist Healthy Foods

Police Officer (Drugs) Effects of Drugs

Exercise Exercise Day

Tourimportance of learning about other

culturesRepresentatives for other cultures 

Cultural Games

Parallels with other cultures and same age group

Talent learning about possible careersRepresentatives for different occupations 

Job Function

Requirements- School/Training

Taking a stand how to make good decisionsJudge Game- making quick decisions

Parent Brainstorm current decisions

Treasures how to manage moneyFinancial Planner Budget Simulation

Investor Brainstorm ways to save

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Program Content- Scheduling

Tutoring/Studying; 45

Physical Activity/Break; 10

Lesson; 20

Lesson Appli-cation; 10

Clean up; 5

Program Schedule (in minutes)Meeting Schedule:Tuesday - Thursday for 1.5 hours

Program Participants:1st Year Participants-Orientation to the core values of the program

2nd and 3rd Year Participants-Demonstrate the core values by assisting as speakers, teaching lessons, and sharing experiences

Program Structure:45 minutes: Tutoring/studying10 minutes: Physical activity/break20 minutes: Lesson10 minutes: Lesson Applications5 minutes: Clean up

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Program Content- Weekly Routines

• Week One• Day One

• Program Kick-off• Introduction of program

and staff• Day Two

• Break into random groups of approximately ten students

• Begin group interaction• Day Three

• Brainstorm possible activities with students

• Normal Routines• Approximately three weeks of

lessons and activities per core value

• Weekly speakers• Field trips taken about every

three weeks• Last Two Weeks

• Recap Lessons• Year-end activity

• Students share knowledge and fellowship

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Marketing and Advertising

FUNDRAISING GOAL $50,000

• Corporate Sponsors• Private Sponsors• Board Of Directors• Program Website• Social Networking

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Media - Communication

• Program Website & Email Marketing• Social networking

Professional contacts Twitter Linkedln Facebook

• Direct Mail Campaign • Yellow Pages• Special Events• Personal Visits

One on one

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Web Site - www:\\totalpackage.com

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Procurement

Required Materials :• Facilities• Transportation• Stationary• Food and Drink• Office Equipment• Personnel

To be paid by :• Fundraising• Donations

Expenses were estimated at $15,000 – $ 20,000 per year based on below assumptions : (1) 50 students per class (2) 32 weeks (3) 1 mentor for every 5 students (4) 5-10 member board

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Volunteer Recruitment

• Research mentoring/coaching partner organizations

– Non-profit• Big Brothers/Big Sisters• A Child’s Place

– Educational• Sylvan Learning Center

– Corporate• Bank of America• Wachovia/Wells Fargo• Duke Energy

• Research volunteer partnering structure– Time commitment per child

• Ratio of 1/5, volunteer to child– One on one partnering

• Tutoring for children with special needs

• Advocates for the neediest participants

– Assistance with administration and organization• Office/administrative work• Fundraising calls• Special event coordinators• Media specialist

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Volunteer Recruitment (Cont’d)

• Research board member structure– Size: 5-10 members– Desired member

background/experience:• Corporate• Academia (all levels)• Counseling• Community activism

– Recruitment (see appendix)– Responsibilities

(see appendix)

• Research Speakers for “Core Values”– Sports/Athlete– Executive– Educational– Political– Non-profit

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Volunteer Training

• Develop and organize training for volunteers, mentors/coaches and board members

– Formal vs. Informal• Formal-volunteers will attend class room training and learn

from a pre-set agenda• Informal- volunteers will be coached in groups or one-one

as they interact directly with students in the program following a loosely designed program

– Buy training vs. develop training: current needs vs. future needs

• Free - BoardSource.org• Free - United Way• At cost- Leadership Charlotte

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Enrollment and Evaluation

• Student application- Application and Pre-Survey

• Parent Consent- Showcase the program through the brochure- Signed consent form

• Survey- Data collection to help identify and work on on individual’s needs- Criteria

- Measurable- Simple and ease to understand- Ratings to benchmark- Tie back to core values

- Classification of survey questions- Relationships- School Engagement - Attitudes and Behaviors - Ways of Coping

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Examples of Survey Questions

• Relationships (parents, teachers, relatives, friends, etc )Helps identify child’s interaction with adults and presence

- Do you have adults offer advice and help with personal problems?

- Do you have adults that encourage and motivate you ?- Core Values : Teamwork, Temple, Talking

• School Engagement Helps identify any issues child is facing at school

- How often are you able to complete school assignments?

- Are you paying attention in class ?- Core Values: Taking Tests, Time management

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Examples of Survey Questions

• Attitudes and Behaviors Helps identify child’s personality

- Do you accept responsibility for your actions ?

- Do you do what you believe in ?

- Core Values: Teamwork, Talking, Talent, Tour

• Ways of CopingHelps identify child’s coping techniques in difficult situation

- Do you act hastily when in difficult situation?

- Do you see things from the other person’s point of view?

- Core Values: Taking a stand, Taking charge, Temple

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Evaluation Tools

• Pre/Post Survey by Mentees

- Categories (Pre/Post)

- Feedback about Mentors (Post)

- Feedback about Program (Post)• Survey by Mentors

- Feedback on schedule and activities ?

- What can be done better ?• Survey by Parents

- Has the child shown improvements ?

- Improvements to current program ?

• References : Mentoring.org

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Appendix

• Project Deliverables– Full Project Charter– RACI– WBS and process flow

• Activity Schedule• Organizational Chart• Fundraising- Direct Mail Letter• Donor Recognition Letter• Board Member Recruitment• Board Member Responsibilities• Resources for Guest Lecturers• Pre-Survey• Program Survey• Parent Survey

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Appendix 0 - Project Charter

Name of Team: Fab5 Rev: 1.2

Chartering GroupSponsor Team Leader Facilitator

(if not leader)Team Kick Off Date Proposed Sunset

Date

Fab5 Eric Lewis Kimberly Higgins June 12, 2009 July 15, 2009

Mission Statement The “Total Package Program” is a youth mentoring program targeting students in grades 6-8 and is designed around 10 keys life skills that will build leaders of tomorrow.

Goals & Objectives The goal of “Total Package Program” will be designed to develop leadership skills that encompass the following 10 principles. At the same time students will be exposed to various mentors, groups and community leaders that will serve as role models. “Core Values”:1. Time - time management2. Talent - career development3. Talking - good communication skills4. Taking Tests - academic development5. Temple - say no to drugs, nutrition6. Tour - learning about other cultures, getting a global view of the work7. Taking Charge - becoming a leader8. Teamwork - working with other people9. Taking a stand - decision-making10.Treasures - money management

Customers Students in grades 6-8.

Success Indicators 1.Assessing year over year trends of enrollment.2.Number of schools that adopt the program.3.Quarterly review of student grades.4.Use of pre and post surveys administered by program organizers to gauge progress of students enrolled in the program.5.Number of students that maintain a presence in the program by returning to mentor new students.6.Assessing grade changes and progress reports provided by teachers.

Feedback Plan 1.Use grades changes and progress reports will allow us to benchmark the performance of students enrolled in the mentoring program.2.Quarterly review of student grades benchmarked to grades prior to joining the program.3.Stakeholder meetings will be conducted quarterly to report on the survey results, status and progress of the project4.Feedback from volunteers, parents, and students.

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Scope/Priority In Scope: Create the business case for orientation program for 6-8 graders at (TBD) school1. The 10 “Core Values” Curriculum2. Develop plan to recruit volunteers (coaches, mentors, board members, etc)3. Develop procurement plan to obtain resources (needs, sources, cost)4. Develop marketing and advertising plan5. Develop methods to gather information on benchmarking the progress of students, as well as feedback from volunteers.Out of scope: Phase II of the project that will lead to putting the plan into action. Activities such as achieving financial backing

from private or corporate sponsors will be our first major task once the orientation plan is complete. This may be an opportunity to team with local tutoring organizations, such as Sylvan Learning Center, to expedite education goals of student and teach effective study habits.

An opportunity may arise to sponsor a summer camp to reinforce the “Core Values” of the program. This could involve class room training, guest lecturers, and games involving team building.

Problem/Opportunity Statement The “Total Package Program” is a youth mentoring program targeting grades 6 through 8 group and is designed around 10 keys life skills that will build leaders of tomorrow.

Procedures/ Meeting Frequency Bi-weekly Project team meeting. Additional meetings may be called on an as needed basis. We will switch to quarterly meeting once the business plan is fully developed and the plan is being implemented.

Decision Making Process Team vote (including PM) will be lead to consensus.

Decision Ratifying Body Project Team (including PM)

Boundary Conditions to Decisions Made

Project Team (including PM) to decide

How Decisions Are Communicated Project team meeting, emails and message board; it is the responsibility of each member to review all communication methods periodically and stay informed

Team Members Kim Higgins – Project ManagerProject Team members:Sandhya BangaloreJulia GideonFaisal SiddiquiPhil Edwards

Team Review Schedule Every Monday/Wednesday

Project Charter

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RACI

RACI

Activity Do Review Approve

Program Structure and Approval V B,V B

Curriculum and Program Development V B,V B

Marketing and Advertising Development B B B

Marketing and Advertising Approval V B B

Volunteer Recruitment and Training V V V

Enrollment- Data Collection V V,E V,E

Design EvaluationTemplate V,E V,E V,B

Approve Evaluation Questions V,E V,E V,E,B

Budget Development B B B

Budget Approval V B B

Key ResourceB Board of DirectorsV Volunteers and CommitteesE Educators

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ID Task Name Duration Start Finish Predecessors Resource Names

0 Total Package Program 21 days Mon 6/15/09 Mon 7/13/091 Program Development and Schedule plan 5 days Mon 6/15/09 Fri 6/19/09

2 Program structure and approval 4 days Mon 6/15/09 Thu 6/18/09

3 Define program hierarchy 1 day Mon 6/15/09 Mon 6/15/09 Julia Gideon

4 Brainstorm curriculum approval process 1 day Tue 6/16/09 Tue 6/16/09 3 Julia Gideon

5 Accept curriculum approval process 2 days Wed 6/17/09 Thu 6/18/09 4 Julia Gideon

6 Curriculum and development 5 days Mon 6/15/09 Fri 6/19/09

7 Identification of core values 1 day Mon 6/15/09 Mon 6/15/09 Julia Gideon

8 Discuss structure and schedule of program 1 day Tue 6/16/09 Tue 6/16/09 7 Julia Gideon

9 Develop tentative calendar for year 2 days Wed 6/17/09 Thu 6/18/09 8 Julia Gideon

10 Receive approval for schedule, calendar, and curriculum1 day Fri 6/19/09 Fri 6/19/09 9 Julia Gideon

11 Marketing and Advertising 5 days Mon 6/22/09 Fri 6/26/09

12 Research Campaign Strategy 3 days Mon 6/22/09 Wed 6/24/09 10 Phil Edwards

13 Develop Campaign plan 2 days Thu 6/25/09 Fri 6/26/09 12 Phil Edwards

14 Budget Determination 5 days Mon 6/29/09 Fri 7/3/09

15 Develop Budget plan 2 days Mon 6/29/09 Tue 6/30/09 13 Phil Edwards

16 Development Procurement Plan 3 days Wed 7/1/09 Fri 7/3/09 15 Phil Edwards

17 Volunteer Recruitment and Training 5 days Tue 6/30/09 Mon 7/6/09 14FS-4 days

18 Research partnering organizations 1 day Tue 6/30/09 Tue 6/30/09 Kim Higgins

19 Volunteer recruitement 1 day Wed 7/1/09 Wed 7/1/09 18 Kim Higgins

20 Develop training programs (volunteer and board) 3 days Thu 7/2/09 Mon 7/6/09 19 Kim Higgins

21 Enrollment and Evaluation plan 5 days Tue 7/7/09 Mon 7/13/09 17FS-4 days

22 Research and Design Template 1 day Tue 7/7/09 Tue 7/7/09 20 Sandhya Bangalore

23 Identify Questionaires 3 days Wed 7/8/09 Fri 7/10/09 22 Sandhya Bangalore

24 Approve Evaluation process 1 day Mon 7/13/09 Mon 7/13/09 23 Sandhya Bangalore

25 Project closeout 0 days Mon 7/13/09 Mon 7/13/09 24

Julia Gideon

Julia Gideon

Julia Gideon

Julia Gideon

Julia Gideon

Julia Gideon

Julia Gideon

Phil Edwards

Phil Edwards

Phil Edwards

Phil Edwards

Kim Higgins

Kim Higgins

Kim Higgins

Sandhya Bangalore

Sandhya Bangalore

Sandhya Bangalore

7/13

M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T WJun 14, '09 Jun 21, '09 Jun 28, '09 Jul 5, '09

Project Schedule and WBS

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TOTAL PACKAGE PROGRAM

MARKETING/ADVISTERING

POST EVALUATION

PROJECT TEAM

STAKEHOLDERS

Project Charter

CURRICULUM&

SCHEDULESENROLLEMENTTRAINING

PARENTAL FORMS FOR

ENROLLMENT

SURVEY DATA FROM

PARENT STUDENTS

OTHERS

FUNDRAISING:GOAL 100.000

BUDGETRECRUIT

VOLUNTEERS

END PROCESSEND PROCESS

DESIGN STUDENTS PROGRAMS

AND SCHEDULES

END PROCESS

TRAINVOLUNTEERS

END PROCESSEND PROCESS

RESEARCH VOLUNTEER PARTHNER

STRUCTURE

SIZEMEMBER

BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE

RECRUITMENTRESPONSIBILITIE

STRAINING

NON PROFITS

EDUCATIONCOPORATE

RESEARCH BOARD MEMBER

STRUCTURE

END PROCESS

PROCUEMENT OF

MATERIALS

END PROCESS

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Appendix 1 - Activity ScheduleTheme Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Week 1 Opening

Program Kick-off, Introduction of program and personnel, Rules and Requirements

Break into random groups, Begin group interaction

Discuss possible activities for the year

Week 2 Introduction Normal Lesson SpeakerWeek 3 Normal Lesson Normal Lesson Field TripWeek 4 Introduction Normal Lesson SpeakerWeek 5 Normal Lesson Normal Lesson Field TripWeek 6 Tour Culture 1 Culture 1 Culture 1 SpeakerWeek 7 Talent Career 1 Career 1 Career 1 SpeakerWeek 8 Introduction Normal Lesson SpeakerWeek 9 Normal Lesson Normal Lesson SpeakerWeek 10 Normal Lesson Normal Lesson Field TripWeek 11 Introduction Normal Lesson SpeakerWeek 12 Normal Lesson Normal Lesson SpeakerWeek 13 Normal Lesson Normal Lesson Field TripWeek 14 Tour Culture 2 Culture 2 Culture 2 SpeakerWeek 15 Talent Career 2 Career 2 Career 2 SpeakerWeek 16 Introduction Normal Lesson SpeakerWeek 17 Normal Lesson Normal Lesson SpeakerWeek 18 Normal Lesson Normal Lesson Field TripWeek 19 Introduction Normal Lesson SpeakerWeek 20 Normal Lesson Normal Lesson SpeakerWeek 21 Normal Lesson Normal Lesson SpeakerWeek 22 Normal Lesson Normal Lesson Field TripWeek 23 Tour Culture 3 Culture 3 Culture 3 SpeakerWeek 24 Talent Career 3 Career 3 Career 3 SpeakerWeek 25 Normal Lesson Normal Lesson SpeakerWeek 26 Normal Lesson Normal Lesson SpeakerWeek 27 Normal Lesson Normal Lesson Field TripWeek 28 Normal Lesson Normal Lesson SpeakerWeek 29 Normal Lesson Normal Lesson SpeakerWeek 30 Normal Lesson Normal Lesson Field TripWeek 31 Recap Lessons Recap Lessons Recap LessonsWeek 32 Recap Lessons Recap Lessons Final Field Trip

Closing

Treasures

Taking a Stand

Temple

Taking Tests

Talking

Taking Charge

Teamwork

Time Management

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Organizational Chart

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Appendix 2 - Fundraising via Net

Direct Mail Letter

Direct Mail Campaign - Letter [Your Name] [Street Address] [City, ST ZIP Code] [Recipient Name] [Title] [Company Name] [Street Address] [City, ST ZIP Code]

Dear [Recipient Name]:

As many of you may already know, I am involved in fundraising for the Total Package Program Leaders of tomorrow are not born but are developed. So let’s start in our community by mentoring and developing our own. This is the goal and focus of this program targeting youths grades 6 to 8.

I am contacting you to request your support in the form of a tax-deductible donation. With the generous support of people like you this is the best times to invest in our young and expect the ROI to last a life time.

For more information on how your donation is helping to make a difference in the lives of so many in our community, we invite you to visit our Web site at [URL]. You can also find information there on our upcoming events for this year and volunteer opportunities.

Please indicate the amount you wish to contribute below and one of our representatives will contact you. Once you reply this information is automatically captured.

Enclosed: amount to donate[$ ].

Thank you again, and we look forward to your continued support.

Sincerely,

[Your Name] [Title]

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Donor Recognition Letter

Direct Mail Campaign - Letter [Your Name] [Street Address] [City, ST ZIP Code] [Title] [Company Name] [Street Address] [City, ST ZIP Code]

Dear [Recipient Name]:

Thank you so much for your generous donation of $[____________] to Total Package Program.

As you know, leaders of tomorrow are not born but are developed. So let’s start in our community by mentoring and developing our own. This is the goal and focus of this program targeting youth grades 6 to 8.

With the generous support of people like you this is the best times to invest and expect the ROI to last a life time and to work toward a brighter future with programs in life skills.

For more information on how your donation is helping to make a difference in the lives of so many in our community, we invite you to visit our Web site at [URL]. You can also find information there on our upcoming events for this year and volunteer opportunities.

Thank you again, and we look forward to your continued support.

Sincerely,

< Name>

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Appendix 3 - Board Member Recruitment

• Fundraising and Grant writing• Governance• Nonprofit Budgeting and Accounting• Program Development and Evaluation• Public Policy• Volunteer Programs

Skill Sets Unique to Non-profit Board Members

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Non-Profit Board Responsibilities

• Provide continuity for the organization by setting up a legal entity to represent the organization's interests through interpretation of its services and advocacy for them

• Select and appoint a chief executive to whom responsibility for the administration of the organization is delegated, including:– to review and evaluate the executive director’s performance on a regular basis

in accordance with the stated job description, to offer administrative guidance and determine whether to retain the executive

• Govern the organization by broad policies and objectives, formulated and agreed upon by the chief executive and employees, including to assign priorities and ensure the organization's capacity to carry out programs by continually reviewing its work

• Acquire sufficient resources for the organization's operations and to finance the products and services adequately

• Account to the public for the products and services of the organization and expenditures of its funds, including:– to provide for fiscal accountability, approve the budget, and formulate policies

related to contracts from public or private resources– to accept responsibility for all conditions and policies attached to new,

innovative, or experimental programs.

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Resources for Guest Lecturers

• Research Speakers for “Core Values”– Sports/Athletes: Panthers, Bobcats, Checkers, Speed– Executive: Biz Journal top 25 corporations– Educational: Area colleges and universities– Political: Local and regional political leaders– Non-profit: Top local charities as ranked by Charity Navigator

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Appendix 4 – Pre Survey TemplatePRE-PROGRAM SURVEY

This survey will help us learn about you and the other youth who are participating in the mentoring program. It is important for us to learn as much as we can about what you get out of your participation and how we can improve the program to make it even better next year. It is important that you answer each question as honestly as you can. Remember that there are no right or wrong answers, so please do not answer the questions based on what you think we want to hear. Only the program coordinator will see how you answer the questions and he or she will keep your answers confidential. Thank you for taking this survey and helping us evaluate the program! Your Name: __________________________________________ Date: __________________________ Unless indicated, please CHECK ONLY ONE BOX per item. Supportive Relationships How many adults in your life (parents, teachers, counselors, relatives, friends, etc.) do the following things for you?

None One 2–3 4–5 6 or more

a. Offer help with schoolwork? b. Say something nice when you do something good? c. Pay attention to what’s going on in your life? d. Offer help in an emergency? e. Offer advice about personal problems, such as a problem with a friend?

f. Offer help if you were really upset or mad? School Engagement How often are the following true for you? Never Sometimes Often Very

Often a. I pay attention in class. b. I often come to class unprepared. c. I don’t try very hard in school. d. I work very hard on my schoolwork. e. I am able to complete my school assignments on time f. I have a planned schedule that I follow to manage my time g. Doing the best I can in school. Attitudes and Behaviors How important is each of the following to you in your life?

Not At All

Somewhat Important

Important Very Important

a. Getting along with my friends/team mates b. Doing what I believe is right, even if my friends make fun of me.

c. Standing up for what I believe, even when it’s unpopular to do so.

d. Telling the truth, even when it’s not easy. e. Accepting responsibility for my actions when I make a mistake or get in trouble.

f. Doing my best even when I have to do a job I don’t like.

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Program Survey Template We would like to have your opinion of the Total Package program so that we may evaluate and strengthen our program for the future. Please complete the questions below and return the survey to the program coordinator. (Please circle your response) 1. How would you rate the mentor program?

Excellent very good good poor 2. Did you enjoy being part of this program?

Yes mostly not much no 3. Would you want to continue in the program next year?

Yes probably not really no 4. Did participating in this program help you do better in school?

Yes mostly not much no 5. Did participating in this program help improve your attitude or personality?

Yes mostly not much no

6. Did you learn new things from your time in the program? Yes mostly not much no

7. List some of the activities you did in the mentorship program:

8. Was the schedule convenient?

9. Which of the T-points proved more useful and how/ why? 10. Are there any specific T-points that you would have liked to spend more time on

or emphasized on?

11. How do you rate the guest speakers? Excellent very good good poor

12. Would you suggest including any specific guest speakers ?

13. What do you think we should change or do differently next year?

14. Are there any other T-points you would like to be included for future?

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Appendix 4 – Parent Survey Template Thank you for your support and interest in the Total Package Program. In order to find ways to make the program better, we ask you to take a few moments to complete this survey. Your input will be greatly appreciated. Date: _________________ Your Name _______________________ Child’s Name _______________

1. Has your child been in a mentorship program prior to this? Yes No

2. Does your child seem as if he or she enjoys the time spent in the mentorship activities? Yes No

3. Does your child (please check all that apply):

1. Seem happier? Yes No 2. Seem less angry? Yes No 3. Get along better with brothers/sisters? Yes No 4. Get along better with friends? Yes No 5. Listen better? Yes No 6. Feel better about him/her? Yes No 7. Work harder on homework? Yes No 8. Seem more responsible? Yes No 9. Have better school attendance? Yes No 10. Seem better behaved at home? Yes No 11. Do better in school? Yes No 12. Seem better behaved at school? Yes No 13. Have a better attitude about school? Yes No

4. What do you think are the greatest benefits your child will (has) receive as a result of having

participated in the Total Package mentorship program?

5. What would you suggest as a possible activity for mentors, mentees and their families?