High Five Mentoring

High Five Mentoring is a school-based program that matches high school mentors to elementary school students who are referred to the program by their teachers. The one-to-one Matches meet once a week during a class period at school. Big Brothers Big Sisters implements the program within the school system and provides training, supervision and ongoing support to the mentors. Academics serve as the vehicle to developing a consistent relationship based on friendship, which has been proven to positively influence the elementary school students' self-esteem, academic performance and attitude toward school. In addition, the mentor benefits from an improved sense of self worth and an improved attitude toward community service.