FAFSA
What does a student have to create before they can start the FAFSA process in December?
FSA ID (Federal Student Aid)
How often should a student be contacted per month? (At a minimum)?
Once
If a mentor reaches out to a student and there isn't any response, best practice is to reach out again before the month ends.
A personal note should ALWAYS start with (2 things)?
Date (with year)
Initials of who is writing it
How many notes should a student have a month at a minimum?
1 (preferably with a 1 or 2 engagement level)
What is the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
988
To get their login, what important information does a student need? (2 things)
Social Security Number and Legal Name
How often should a student revisit their personal plan and learn something new on their path to after-graduation success?
once a trimester OR 3 times a year
One and done doesn't cut it. If you reach out to a student and they don't connect, keep trying.
At a minimum, the personal plan should be updated _ times a year with a _______ goal. (need both answers)
3 times a year
SMART goal
If a student "Hearts" your message on Dial Pad, what is that engagement level considered?
1
What number can you dial/call to get connected to local resources in your community?
211
A student who is considered "undocumented" cannot apply for FAFSA, what other option do they have to pay for school? (list one of the two options)
1. Instate Tuition (if graduated from AZ and lived here 2 years)
OR
2. Prop 308 Benefits (community college or trade school tuition)
What do you, as a mentor, have to do before you can submit a Social Work Referal Form?
Contact parent (if under 18)
Best Practice is to let the Principal know before hand as well.
What do you do if a student is undecided on a career path? (several acceptable answers)
1. Take the Career Path Survey again
2. Pick a path and explore two careers
3. Ask the students what they wanted to be when they were little.
4. Ask the student about their hobbies and interests.
5. ANYTHING that leads to the student learning more about themselves.
If you talk to the mom of a 16 year old student about their progress towards their goal of 3 credits, what is the engagement level for the mentoring notes that month?
0
The engagement is for motivation and activation of the student.
Provides services and resources to ensure the safety and well-being of children
Arizona Department of Child Safety
When does the FAFSA application open for students to start applying AND what is the benefit of applying early?
Dec 1 and more money available through the Pell Grant
Name the 4 Pathways
College/University
Trade
Workforce
Military
When writing the personal plans, the NEW plan should go where in the notes box?
At the very beginning! It is like a backward timeline of information.
I see that my learning coach is adding to the monthly mentor notes, what feedback would I give them? (2 things)
Talked with the student about finishing the last two lessons. 11/2 KS Talked to the student and congratulated them for completing their class 11/5 KS
1. Move the date and initials to the front of the note.
2. Put the notes in backward chronological order.
(LC didn't include anything social-emotional/personal check in but that is not their role).
_____ offers medical programs and resources to serve Arizona residents who meet certain income and other requirements.
Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)
Who should NOT apply for FAFSA? (name 2 of the 3 answers)
Attend a trade school less than 15 weeks and unaccredited
Is enlisting in the Military (for sure)
Will move right into the workplace (and does not want a certificate/degree)
What are the pathway cord colors for graduation? (4)
College - White
Trade - Red
Workforce - Green
Military - Red, White, Blue
What are the 4 personal path designations we use in SCHS? (Sometimes it is 5 and that is ok)
Trade
Workforce
Military
What do I do if it is the last day of the month and I still have 15 students to contact for the monthly notes?
Attempt to reach out if time permits but reflect on how to schedule my students for the next month (a chunk of your students should not have an email at the end of the month to show adequate communication.)
When can you call Teen Lifeline to receive peer counseling from teen volunteers (non-crisis service)?
Daily 3pm-9pm