STUDENT/MENTOR RESPONSIBILITIES
The senior student is responsible for:
1. Completing requirements of the project in accordance with the timetable established by the Senior
Project Advisory Board.
2. Selecting a mentor.
3. Maintaining copies (paper and on disk) of all work in progress.
4. Submitting a Senior Project proposal form and Mentor Agreement form to the English Instructor.
5. Submitting a rough draft of the research paper to the English Instructor.
6. Submitting a final draft of the research paper to the English Instructor.
7. Documenting project process through journal entries and a time log.
8. Developing an oral presentation for the faculty/community panel.
9. Developing a portfolio to display work.
10. Writing and distributing a thank you letter to the mentor(s) and panelists.
11. Completing and returning Senior Project self-evaluation.
Mentor qualifications:
¨ Cannot be a member of the student's family.
¨ Must be an adult (at least 21 years of age).
¨ Must be an expert or professional in the field/area of mentoring
(See page 1 for THS faculty mentor requirements.)
A Senior Project Mentor is responsible for:
1. Assisting and advising students in technical aspects of the Senior Project.
2. Serving as a resource to the student in all phases of the project including the development of the
research paper and oral presentation.
3. Allocating time and making arrangements to work with student as needed (at least 15 hours).
4. Signing and returning Mentor Agreement Form.
5. Providing accurate and honest verification of the student's work.
6. Completing and returning a Senior Project Program Evaluation.
Suggested resources I can use to find a mentor:
¨ Family members
¨ Friends of family
¨ Friend’s and their family members
¨ Tiverton teachers / personnel
¨ Other educational facilities
¨ Associates through civic and community organizations
¨ Associates through athletic organizations
¨ Community businesses
¨ Professional organizations
¨ Newspapers
How to make the initial mentor contact:
¨ A mutual friend or acquaintance may make the initial contact for you
¨ Telephone (be prepared to leave an appropriate voice mail message)
¨ Letter