School Board of the City of Virginia Beach
Policy 7-20

COMMUNITY RELATIONS

Community Involvement/Volunteers: Mentorship Program

1. Generally

   The Department of Media and Communications Development through its Office of Community Relations, will support the development and implementation of school-based mentorship programs for students.

2. Objectives
   1. To provide opportunities for students to obtain necessary social skills;
      
      
   2. To provide opportunities for students to participate in a variety of activities to which they might otherwise not be exposed;
      
      
   3. To connect students to positive role models and motivational programs that will positively impact the student;
      
      
   4. To improve student attendance;
      
      
   5. To provide opportunities for students to understand business, the skills needed to succeed in the work place and career choices.

   Legal Reference:

   Code of Va., § 22.1-253.13:1. Standard 1. Instructional programs supporting the Standards of Learning and other educational objectives.

   
   Adopted by School Board: October 20, 1992
   Amended by School Board: May 25, 2004
   Amended by School Board: May 9, 2006