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Student advisory group proposes countywide mentorship program to boost retention and postsecondary readiness
Summary
The superintendent’s student advisory group presented a year‑long mentorship initiative that pairs juniors/seniors as mentors with underclassmen across county high schools. Students described a phased rollout, success stories of GPA improvement, punch‑card incentives and plans to integrate the program into class schedules next year.
Student leaders from Osceola County’s Superintendent Student Advisory Group presented their 2024–25 work to the school board on April 8, outlining a countywide mentorship initiative they say will improve school culture, academic outcomes and postsecondary planning.
The advisory group, composed of one junior and one senior representative from each high school, described a phased program: identify target students per campus, recruit mentor teams, implement meetings…
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