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CIS Mentoring Program

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The CIS Mentoring Program is for students in the Federal Way School District. Students who are on the brink of success are paired with a caring adult mentor who can give them the support and encouragement needed to thrive.   

The CIS Mentoring Program currently serves 128 students in 14 schools in the Federal Way School District. Mentors meet with students in the schools for 45 minutes to one hour per week for at least one year. Our program works with 5-12 graders and focuses on building a trusting friendship instead of tutoring.  Research shows that students with a mentor have higher school attendance, higher academic achievement, better school behavior and a better sense of the future.  

We recruit and train mentors for the program throughout the year. If you would like to receive more information or are interested in being a mentor, you can contact CIS Mentor Program Coordinator Doug Baxter by phone at 253-528-0847 or by email at dougb@federalwaychamber.com.

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THE MENTEES' PERSPECTIVES

Mentors in the CIS Mentoring Program are very important people in the lives of their mentees. Here are some things that our mentees have said about their mentors:

  • “You are the nicest mentor ever. You are like a mom to me. You talk to me when I need someone to talk to.” – 8th grade girl, CIS Mentor Program
  • “Thanks for everything. I hope I grow up to be successful like you.” -- 6th grade boy, CIS Mentor Program
  • “There are no words to say to describe you or what you mean to me. You are amazing. I don’t know what I would do without you.” --8th grade girl, CIS Mentor Program
  • “I appreciate everything you do for me. Thank you for being the best mentor ever.” – 8th grade boy, CIS Mentor Program
  • “At first I was just going to use this program to cut a few classes, but I’m glad I kept with this because you turned out to be a good mentor and also a good friend.” -- 9th grade boy, CIS Mentor Program
  • “You’re amazing. You’ve been my mentor since 6th grade. I hope I can still see you while I’m in high school. Honestly, you’re my safety net. And you’ve always been there for me. Even when stars die, friends will never fade.” -- 8th grade girl, CIS Mentor Program
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The Mentees' Perspectives

Mentors in the Communities In Schools Mentoring Program are very important people in the lives of their mentees. Here are some things that our mentees have said about their mentors:

  • "You are the nicest mentor ever. You are like a mom to me. You talk to me when I need someone to talk to."
    -- 8th grade girl, CIS Mentor Program

  • "Thanks for everything. I hope I grow up to be successful like you."
    -- 6th grade boy, CIS Mentor Program

  • "There are no words to say to describe you or what you mean to me. You are amazing. I don't know what I would do without you."
    -- 8th grade girl, CIS Mentor Program

  • "I appreciate everything you do for me. Thank you for being the best mentor ever."
    -- 8th grade boy, CIS Mentor Program

  • "At first I was just going to use this program to cut a few classes, but I'm glad I kept with this because you turned out to be a good mentor and also a good friend."
    -- 9th grade boy, CIS Mentor Program

  • "You're amazing. You've been my mentor since 6th grade. I hope I can still see you while I'm in high school. Honestly, you're my safety net. And you've always been there for me. Even when stars die, friends will never fade."
    -- 8th grade girl, CIS Mentor Program