Project Overview

Project: Spring 2017 College and Career Exploration
Teacher: Joan Turek
School: Parkway High School
Location: 2010 Colleen Drive
Start Date: 02/09/2017
End Date: 09/12/2017

Participant totals:
Student Participants: 4
Mentor Participants: 4

Survey Totals:
Teacher Survey: 1
Student Surveys: 4
Mentor Surveys: 4

Student Project Survey Results

Please describe the best part of working on this project with your mentor.
I think the best part with working on this project with my mentor was the fact I got to research and better understand my careers a little bit better. And I also like the fact that she was so nice.
I was able to learn more about social work.
The best part of working with this mentor was being able to work with someone with such a similar personality to my own.
Getting to know more about the career I chose


Please share any other academic areas where you'd like to receive help from a mentor.
I really don't think academically I would need any help. Maybe in math.
None.
I would like some help in math.
None


What advice would you give your mentor as he or she works with a new student?
Just stay happy and encourage them.
None.
I would advise to use a little personality when talking to a student. My mentor did when speaking to me, which made him easier to talk to.
Do everything you did for me for them


How comfortable were you communicating with your mentor about your project?
0 - Uncomfortable
0 -
0 -
0 -
4 - Very Comfortable


I have a better understanding of the importance of doing well in math.
No - 1
Yes - 3


I have a better understanding of the importance of doing well in science.
No - 1
Yes - 3


I have a better understanding of the importance of doing well in reading and writing.
No - 0
Yes - 4


My writing skills have improved.
No - 0
Yes - 4


My teamwork skills have improved.
No - 1
Yes - 3


I'm taking more responsibility for my own academic success.
No - 0
Yes - 4


I plan to further my education beyond high school (trade school, community college, university).
No - 0
Yes - 4


What was your overall experience using the Mentored Pathways Web site?
0 - Difficult
0 -
0 -
2 -
2 - Easy


Please rate your overall experience in the program.
0 - Negative
0 -
0 -
1 -
3 - Very Positive


Would you be interested in receiving mentoring support from professionals in the future?
0 - No
4 - Yes


Please describe why or why not.
Because I love to learn and understand careers more. And I also love to build further my future and I also like to plan things out.
It helped me in areas I struggled with.
They help you understand things from a professional perspective


Was this the first time you've been part of a formal mentoring program?
0 - No
4 - Yes


Please describe the most difficult parts of working on this project with your mentor.
Anticipation on getting messages back.
It made me feel bad when I thought I did really well on something then Mrs. Kendra would point out everything I did wrong.
I think the most difficult part was trying to find information, such as interviews.
No parts were difficult


Did we miss something? If so, please share any additional comments you might have about your experience in the program.
No I think that's about it.
No.
Nope.