The HOSTS (Helping Our Students To Succeed) program’s mission is to foster a strong sense of self-concept, encourage self-reliance, and promote measurable academic achievement for students. Through individualized mentoring and structured support, HOSTS helps students build confidence, develop essential skills, and reach their full potential both in and out of the classroom.
HOSTS is not an academically based, tutorial program. Yet, HOSTS kids continue to enjoy better grades, attendance and discipline. Why? Because people who feel better about themselves are more successful. And because people like you care enough about someone else’s child to spend time with them, Students in the HOSTS program have yet another outlet by which to express their goals, fears and hopes.
A mentor is a positive role model, who provides a young person with support, counsel, and friendship. A mentor is NOT a tutor, a babysitter, or a disciplinarian. Any child can benefit by having an additional positive role model in their life.
It is up to the individual to decide how much time to spend with the HOSTS program. Most volunteers work 30 minutes to 1 hour one day a week. Mentoring sessions are arranged with volunteers to fit their busy schedules. This also allows volunteers to establish a continuing relationship with the student they are mentoring. Most mentors stay with their kids until they graduate from high school.
All volunteers will attend an orientation session for information and training. They will be guided and given help throughout the year to insure a successful experience for them and the students. School professionals will be available at all times if help is needed.
Students in grades 3-12 may be nominated by teachers, school staff, parents and counselors. Contact the school counselor for a referral sheet.
Fill out an application and attend orientation with a coordinator. Receive a satisfactory background check.
Flour Bluff Independent School District is actively recruiting businesses, civic organizations and community citizens to be part of the mentor program.
For more information contact one of the HOSTS coordinators at the following schools:
District Coordinators
Sarah Chapman, 694-9223
Elementary School
Rachel Vardeman, 694-9593
Intermediate School
Brian Scholz, 694-9452
Junior High School
Brittany Holden, 694-9385
High School
Debra Mendoza, 694-9170
