Mentoring at Benson West Administration Staff Handbook Mentor Program Benson West students benefit from a mentor program which was started in 1992. The program is designed as a support system to give personal assistance to students at Benson West Elementary School. Mentors are paired with students, becoming Bulldog Buddies. The main role of the mentor is to help build self-esteem and to provide friendship for their Bulldog Buddy.
Mentors also spend time listening and sharing with their special friends.
Boxes of materials containing games, books, worksheets, puzzles, etc. are available to the mentor for use during his or her visit. These items are grouped by grade level for easy selection. We also provide a selection of rewards such as stickers, pencils, and certificates for the mentor to award at any time. At times, mentors offer academic tutoring upon the request of the classroom teacher. Special activities scheduled for mentors and their buddies are organized by the Mentor Committee.