Ways to Engage

Why Mentor?

Thank you for your interest to become a mentor in Aldine ISD. Mentoring is important, not only because of the knowledge and skills students can learn from mentors but also because you will act as a positive role model and advocate for those who need guidance and coaching. Mentorship has the power to influence the trajectory of a child’s future, which increases his chance of success. The mission of our mentor program is to empower students to make positive life changes that can enable them to maximize their personal and academic potential.

We appreciate you for donating your time and talent to benefit the students in Aldine ISD. We hope that mentoring in our schools is a rewarding experience for you.

How to Apply

In order to become a mentor in Aldine ISD, all individuals must complete the online Volunteer application and give the district consent to perform a criminal history check. Please use a desktop computer to complete the application. The information cannot be successfully submitted using a smart phone.

Please complete and submit 1 form per family. If you are applying to volunteer at more than one school, check all schools that you are applying to volunteer at on one form.

Below are the instructions for completing the Background application.

1. Go to Community > Resources > Criminal Background Check
2. Click on the Criminal Background Check Button
3. Choose Volunteer on the drop down menu
4. Select the required fields where your services will be provided
5. Describe your interest in being a volunteer in Aldine ISD
6. Complete Background Check Authorization Form
7. Click Submit at the end of the page

Time Requirements

The amount of time that you spend with a student as a mentor will vary by student and project.

Characteristics of a Good Mentor Relationship

• Listen to understand the student’s ideas and challenges
• Rejoice in success
• Share information about resources to meet academic needs if necessary
• Mutual respect, honesty and acceptance
• Encourage and motivate mentee to move beyond their comfort zone
• Promote balance
• Teach by example
• Promote independence
• Be approachable
• Encourage critical thinking

Benefits of Mentorships

• Assist students to achieve academic success
• Support and foster the next generation.
• Contributes to the mentor’s own personal and professional growth.

Interest Form

Please complete this form to provide the district with information on how you would like to support the Mentorship Program in Aldine ISD.

Home Instruction Partnership

The Family and Community Engagement Department is committed to elevate district pride by strengthening partnerships with families. Our ultimate goal is to empower families to become stronger advocates for their children. Through this component mentors have access to recordings of parent training sessions in English and Spanish. Save this link as a resource that can be utilized if needed to support student learning.