The 2014-2015 school year is going to be a very exciting year for Communities In Schools (CIS) of Federal Way!  At the request of the Federal Way School District, CIS is […]

As a mentor, I work with the situation at hand. I’ve learned that a mentor’s impact comes in many subtle forms.

One of our matches spend their time drawing. I thought this had been the mentor’s idea. After talking with the mentor one day, I found out it actually was the student’s idea and he is becoming quite an artist.

A mentor has been meeting with his student for just over two years. I cannot express how much the consistency of that relationship has helped this student. The mentor came to visit no matter what his moods or choices. Having that acceptance and knowing his mentor would come anyway has helped this student to grow in to a more happy and confident student.

I appreciate all of the hard work you coordinators put into organizing the mentoring program and all of the other programs to help the students… It was a pleasure to be able to work with my student, and I’m pleased that I was asked to come back next year and mentor her.

… Her biggest success was facing a big fear when she spoke about her mentor relationship in front of 100s of people at the Communities In Schools of Kent breakfast. It really was her mentor relationship that helped her move past her fear of life.

From Emerald Park Elementary: “My mentor has helped me stay calm.” – J.D. “I love having my mentor. I get to talk and learn how to cook. It has helped […]

For an elementary school aged student, we suggest: Scissors Glue sticks Pencil sharpener Pencils Colored pencils Crayons (24 pack) Wide ruled notebook paper Erasers 3 2-pocket folders Art/drawing paper Markers […]