FAQs

Yes, transportation is entirely your responsibility throughout your mentorship.

The Mentorship Coordinator will meet with you every other week at your school during lunch, you may also communicate with the coordinator by phone, text or email.

A-F

• 90-100%= A
• 80-89%= B
• 70-79%=C
• 60-69%=D
• 59% or less= F

There is no pass/fail option.

After your placement conference with your mentor, your mentorship will take 12-20 weeks to complete. Keep in mind that most professionals work M-F from 9 am-5 pm. If you cannot commit to at least 3-4 hours per week (after school hours) you need to reconsider doing a mentorship. Students who have after school commitments for part of the year can arrange to do their mentorship during specific (less busy) months if a mentor is available.

Currently, students may only complete one mentorship during a school year. However, they may continue to spend time with their mentor after they complete their requirements if the mentor approves it.

Check with your high school counselor. There are opportunities for credit through the ASD Credit By Choice program and Career Tech Education (CTE) There may also be volunteer opportunities available in your area of interest.

No, most mentor's schedules do not accommodate finishing in this time frame; however some mentors may have limited availability during these times.

Yes. The Zangle (Q) course name is H9985 Advanced Mentorship - Credit .50 Elective

Currently, there is no summer program. However, it is possible that a successful mentorship could turn into a summer internship or job opportunity with your mentor.

Medical / Veterinary

• Biology
• Chemistry
• AP Biology
• AP Chemistry
• Anatomy & Physiology (especially for surgery or anesthesiology)

Engineering

• Precalculus
• Engineering Academy Classes

Banking/Investing/Finance

• Algebra II
• Economics
• AP Economics

Pharmacy

• AP Chemistry
• Biomedical Academy classes

Film/ Cinematography

• King Tech classes
• Student portfolio of work

Art/Graphic
Design/Photography

• Art classes
• Photography
• Student portfolio of work

Once you have completed the Required Gifted Mentorship Student Training, your commitment to the program is the same as any other class for credit.  If you choose not to continue, you will receive a WF on your transcript and will be withdrawn from the course.

There are two deadlines for the 2020-21 school year, 3pm on April 24th, 2020, and 3pm on September 11th, 2020. Your complete application must be received no later than Sept. 11, 2020, at 3pm in order to be considered for the 2020-21 school year. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered and deadlines will not be extended.

In the event there are more qualified candidates than slots in Gifted Mentorship, students will be considered in this order: Seniors who qualify who haven't participated in the program, Juniors who qualify for the program, and Seniors who successfully completed a Gifted Mentorship during their junior year.

Your coordinator will need a name and contact information to confirm the mentor is aware of the program requirements and prepared to commit time to mentor you.  Finding your own mentor is not a requirement or guarantee of acceptance into the program.

It is possible that you are still eligible, depending on your teacher recommendations, coursework and past experience.

You will be informed by email approximately 1-2 weeks after your interview.

Applications are submitted on-line; students must complete the Google form on the Gifted Mentorship website by the posted deadline.

Yes, Gifted Mentorship is in Zangle (Q) through ASD iSchool, you will be able to see it in your student account under the iSchool tab.

No, students currently in the HG program or who have been in Gifted Programs are not automatically accepted or given preference. All applications are considered using the applicant evaluation matrix.