Elecive Peer Mentoring

Students weave through the jam-packed hallways trying to get to their locker. As they arrive, they think they’ll get to class on time with three minutes left until class starts. Frustration rises in their body as they try again and again to unlock their locker. As the hallway starts to clear, the students get worried that their time is running out. When suddenly, they hear the appalling sound of the bell, letting the next period of class begin without them. Leaving the students thinking they need help right away.
The 2016-2017 school year at Sherwood Middle School has been affected by the new elective peer mentoring. At the end of the 2015-2016 school year, students were surprised to see this new elective and were eager to learn about it. Opening lockers, organization skills, and even homework are only some of the things students might need assistance in. Peer Mentoring is a way for students to receive help in those areas. Helping students with every-school-day things is one of the main goals of Peer Mentoring. Teachers and staff were aware of the struggles students have (especially those in their first year of middle school) and came to the conclusion to add Peer Mentoring to the SMS elective choices. This elective could have a huge impact on SMS. …show more content…
Peer Mentoring is when a student helps another student out. They can help each other with homework, lockers, organization skills, etc. Peer Mentoring is a good addition to the Sherwood Middle School electives. It will show a great significance in student's life and will help students be prepared for years to come. The impact on Sherwood Middle School could be outstanding. Students will become better learners and will be ready to be educated. As you can see, the new elective, Peer Mentoring, is a great way for students to become prepared for their classes and for the upcoming years of middle