• Become a Mentor to Our Scholars

    51³Ô¹ÏÍø has partnered with various community organizations to establish an effortless method for individuals to become mentors to scholars within the school system, offering crucial support and a sense of belonging. Research highlights the substantial positive effects of quality mentoring relationships on young individuals in personal, academic, and professional aspects. Mentoring fosters personal growth, development, and access to opportunities, counteracting that one in three young people lack this vital resource. Embracing a mentorship role can transform both the student's and mentor's lives, with its profound and diverse impact evident in inspiring stories of growth and connection.

    View our partners below! 

  • 51³Ô¹ÏÍø has partnered with to create impactful mentorship opportunities. Through this collaboration, meaningful connections are made between adult mentors ("Bigs") and children ("Littles") aged 5 through 18.  Join us in this endeavor and make a difference – or become a !

     

  • 51³Ô¹ÏÍø has partnered with program to promote our in-school life skills & mentorship program.

     

  • Become a CPS Mentor

    Checklist to Become a 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Mentor: 

    1. REACH OUT to the teacher, building principal, or Community Relations Office to express your interest.

    2. SELECT A SCHOOL-BASED MENTORSHIP PROGRAM: With the guidance of a teacher, school principal, or program coordinator, determine your availability and best program fit.

    3. SCHOOL-BASED MENTORS: A background check is required for all mentors volunteering in positions where they may be periodically left alone with students or have access to student records. 

    4. PREPARE: Initiate the online background check process through the CPS HR Department website:
      .  Once you receive approval, prepare to make a positive impact!

    5. MEET with the Community Relations Office to plan activities and identify student achievement goals you will address.

    6. REPORT annually the following to the Community Relations Department:
      • Contact information of business mentors and school staff completing the report
      • Mentorship mission to improve students' performance
      • Mentorship school year goals
      • A brief description of each activity
      • The identification of achievement goals

    7. REPORT public relations information to the Community Relations office to be promoted by local media, school news, and Partners in Education.