MENTORING PROGRAM
“A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself.”
— Oprah Winfrey
Mentoring at Hilltop Academy is another integral part of our programming. What sets it apart is that we build our “Heroes” capacity to mentor our youngest learners through their experiences with a mentor from within the academy or one of our academy partners. All mentorships have the aim of offering a consistent guide, role model, and support; being a sounding board, voice of wisdom, shoulder to lean on, and push to keep moving forward in the right direction.
HILLTOP ACADEMY MENTORS
Our students, who serve as Hilltop Mentors, apply for the position through the Hilltop Life Organization and are strategically partnered with one of the younger learners based on the interests, needs, skills, and attributes of both. In addition to the application and selection process for becoming a mentor, all mentors are required to participate in training, following expectations outlined in the Mentor Agreement. Periodic check-ins with mentors are scheduled in order to monitor progress and to discuss any concerns.
Activities may include and are not limited to tutoring, recreational activities (indoor/outdoor), dining together, field trips, attendance at mentor/mentee events and/or school events. At the end of the year, we hold a mentor celebration and allow time for individual, private reflection to determine the direction of the mentoring partnership for the following year.
PARTNER MENTORS
Our partner mentors are identified through our connections with local colleges and universities, businesses, organizations, and agencies. Mentors are strategically partnered with our upper level students just as we do with our student mentors. The aim of these partnerships is a bit broader, with the intention of modeling the role of a mentor and attending to needs of an older learner. In addition to building a caring and trusting mentor-mentee relationship, providing guidance on sound decision-making and goal setting surrounding career, college, finances, and adulting are some of the things these mentors do.
REVERSE MENTORS
Reverse mentoring is designed for our faculty and staff, ensuring that our adults have what they need to feel connected, guided, and supported. Through this program the two people in the partnership serve as both mentor and mentee. It is a unique opportunity for each to share their expertise, talents, and experience while getting support they need. One example of a reverse mentor partnership would be pairing one of our novice teachers who is skilled in technology with one of our more seasoned teachers skilled in pedagogy.
Nondiscriminatory Policy
It is our mission to guard and protect the diversity of our Hilltop Community- those we serve and lead and those who lead and serve.
Hilltop Academy Inc. admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial assistance programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. The officers, committee members, employees, and persons served by this corporation shall be selected entirely on a non-discriminatory basis with respect to age, sex, race, religion, national origin, and sexual orientation. It is the policy of Hilltop Academy Inc. not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, ancestry, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical disability, veteran status, political service or affiliation, color, religion, or national origin.
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P.O. Box 24, West Suffield, CT 06093
Our Mission
Forging a powerful, innovative, and transformative model of education that emboldens and prepares students for life, college, service, trade, and/or career through natural and holistic, simplistic yet rigorous, relevant and engaging learning practices and through the strong ties we build with our families and communities.
Our Vision
Opening opportunities and access for students, families, educators, and communities to experience our model of education which honors the hero in every child on their chosen pathway to a life of purpose.
Hilltop Academy Inc. is a nonprofit, 501(C)3 organization. All proceeds and donations support our tuition assistance and school programming.
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