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How to Become a Mentee

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T.E.A.M. Tuskers Mentoring Program is open to any SCSD student in grades 3 through 8. Parents, SCSD faculty and/or students themselves can request a mentor by contacting

 

either the Somers Middle School (SMS) or Somers Intermediate School (SIS) counseling department. Students who are in the program in 8th grade will have the opportunity to continue with their mentor at the high school.

SMS School Counseling Department

SIS School Counseling Department

Mentoring Works!

Students in mentoring programs gain confidence in all areas of their lives. In addition, these students are:

52% less likely to skip school;

46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs;

27% less likely to begin using alcohol; and

33% less likely to hit someone.