NCHS Band of Pride

MUSIC MENTOR PROGRAM 

 The Nelson County High School Band of Pride holds academic excellence to a high standard for all students involved in the band program.  The director’s and staff encourage all students to hold themselves accountable for their academic success as well as balancing their music responsibilities with their classroom responsibilities. 

To help with this the band is announcing the implementation of the Music-Mentor Program.  This program is designed to hold students accountable for their academic achievement through the help and encouragement of their fellow band members.  Students who are strong in certain academic areas will have the opportunity to help those who are weak in certain subject areas.  

Tutors/Mentors

1.  Must have already taken this course and passed with at least a B.

2.  Signature from Counselor OR transcript as proof of grade earned

3.  Signature from teacher in that subject area as recommendation

4.  Will check with tutee daily for accountability in homework, upcoming

      quizzes, tests, etc

5.  Will hold tutor sessions with tutee at least twice a week for a half hour each  

      session, before or after school

*At the completion of the academic year students will receive 5 hours toward their fair-share, at the approval of Mr. Monroe and the teacher for the class in question.

Tutees

1.  Grade low enough for ineligibility to participate in extra-curricular activities

2.  Will check in with tutor/mentor daily for accountability in homework,

     upcoming quizzes, tests, etc

3.  Will report progress and grade to Mr. Monroe every Friday

4.  Will continue to work with teacher(s) in tutor, extra credit, etC

We hope that the implementation of this program will help students keep their academic priorities in alignment with their music responsibilities through the help of their peers.  Please feel free to contact me at anytime with any questions

Marc Monroe

Band Director

Nelson County High School Band of Pride

*Applications are available upon request for tutors and tutees throughout the school year.