Osborne High School Senior Project 2017- 2018
Student/Mentor Responsibilities
The senior student is responsible for:
Securing an appropriate Mentor.
Completing and submitting all required Mentor forms.
Being prepared and punctual for all appointments with Mentor.
Transportation to and from Mentor location.
Communicating with Mentor, as needed, in a timely manner.
Spending a minimum of 10 contact hours with (face to face minimum of 8 hours) the Mentor. If you have any
issues with fulfilling your hours due to scheduling conflicts, see your English teacher promptly. (See p.6 for consequences
of failure to meet deadlines.)
Mentor is not responsible for any costs.
Mentor qualifications:
Cannot be a member of the student's family.
Must be an adult (at least 21 years of age).
Must be an expert or professional in the field/area of mentoring.
Cannot be a faculty member of Osborne High School.
A Senior Project Mentor is responsible for:
Advising and assisting student in the planning and development of his/her Senior Project product.
Evaluating/grading the student's completed Senior Project product.
Returning final Mentor Verification Form.
Faxing or mailing the required evaluation sheet to Osborne (Connie Nelson) by the deadline.
Suggested resources I can use to find a mentor:
Family members
Friends of family
Friends and their family members
Osborne teachers / personnel
Other educational facilities
Employers and co-workers
Associates through religious organizations
Associates through civic and community organizations
Associates through athletic organizations
Community businesses
Professional organizations
Newspapers
Internet
How to make the initial mentor contact:
A mutual friend or acquaintance may make the initial contact for you
Telephone (be prepared to leave an appropriate voice mail message)
Letter
E-mail
Initial mentor contact is the responsibility of the student. Your senior English teacher will
not make initial contact with your mentor for you!
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This guide has been adapted and revised from Hillgrove Senior Project Student Handbook for Osborne Cardinal Capstone Student Handbook.