Columbus North High School

         It is recommended that students meet with their Community Mentor on at least five separate occasions.  The following is a suggested agenda for each of the five meetings.  Meetings should be scheduled according to the student’s specific needs.  Additional meetings may be necessary.

Meeting #1:

• Develop short-term and long-term goals pertaining to the project completion
• Discuss the impact the project will have on others
• Discuss how the project will likely stretch the student
• Discuss the general timeline and create a calendar for the project
• Discuss student/mentor expectations
• Exchange contact information
• Complete any necessary paperwork
• Set time and date of next meeting

Meeting #2:

• Continue planning for or check progress on the project
• Focus on necessary steps and more detailed project timelines
• Complete mentor log and schedule next meeting

Meeting #3:

• Check progress on project
• Discuss any changes or revisions
• Problem-solve any upcoming issues
• Complete mentor log and schedule next meeting

Meeting #4:

• Plan for completion of project
• Complete mentor log and schedule next meeting

Meeting #5:

• Share completed project
• Discuss and evaluate process and project
• Discuss the challenges of completing the project
• Reflect on the student’s actual learning stretch
• Share student reflections
• Discuss how the project will be shared during the oral presentation
• Complete final log entry