POWER

POWER (Positive Opportunities with Engaging Relationships). This program provides relationship-building opportunities for teachers and students. Each incoming 9^th grade Boston resident student is matched with an 11^th or 12^th grade Boston resident student mentor and a participating faculty or staff member. Quarterly events are scheduled with all participating students and adults. Bi-Monthly luncheons are scheduled for student mentors and mentees. The goals of the program are: increase in positive school climate; increase Boston resident student participation in co-curricular activities; increase Boston resident students social and emotional well-being; provide leadership opportunities for 11^th and 12^th grade Boston resident students; provide positive peer mentoring for incoming 9^th grade Boston resident students; creating opportunities for faculty and staff to connect with Boston resident students.