Mentoring
The purpose of the Eastside Academy Mentor Program is to mirror the image of God to at-risk students in one-on-one relationships that inspire change and build life-skills. Many at-risk students at Eastside Academy have never experienced a healthy relationship with an adult. Many only know the heartache of broken trust, neglect and abuse. That’s why the Mentoring Program at Eastside Academy is so important. One of the main ways mentors begin building their relationship with a student is by meeting for lunch once a week, usually on the school campus. Our Mentors are a diverse group of individuals, but they have one thing in common: the ability to give hope because of their relationship with Jesus Christ.
Click here for more information on becoming an Eastside mentor. Or simply contact Dan Hedman, Alumni and Mentor Coordinator, with any further questions.
Fast Facts
• On average, students with mentors at Eastside Academy increased their GPA twice as much as
students without mentors
• Students with mentors are twice as likely to attend school (students with mentors have an
absentee rate of 6%, while students without mentors have an absentee rate of 12%)
• Students with mentors are more likely to: finish and succeed in their school work, and maintain a healthy self-esteem
• Students with mentors are less likely to: drink and do drugs, skip school, or engage in acts of violence