Damien Connect
Damien Connect is a high school transition program that partners freshmen with a junior or senior student to help welcome them throughout their first year of high school.
As positive role models, Damien Connect Leaders guide freshman students to discover what it takes to be successful during the transition to high school. Through orientation, special lunches, and student check-ins, Connect Leaders bond with new freshmen and are a friendly face on campus.
HIGH SCHOOL ORIENTATION
Damien Connect begins with a powerful orientation that allows freshmen to begin developing relationships and strategies that will contribute to their high school success. The purpose of this orientation is to make the transition from middle school to high school a positive one.
SOCIAL GATHERINGS
Damien Connect Leaders and freshmen connect outside the classroom at social events to increase student engagement and promote a positive school climate.
ACADEMIC MEETINGS
Damien Connect Leaders support freshman academic success and character development through scheduled check-ins.
LEADER-INITIATED CONTACT
Damien Connect Leaders connect with their freshmen on a more individual basis to develop a personal relationship.
Damien Connect focus on three important aspects during a Freshman's first year of high school: New student orientation, student retention, brotherhood. It is vital that leaders possess key qualities such as:
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- Strong communication skills
- Willingness to lead others
- Responsible enough to manage a group
- Accountable to show up through all phases of the program during the school year
- Willing to take risks
- Interest in helping others
- Positive role model
- Dedicated
- Self-confident and self-directed
- Has respect for diverse ideas & personalities
- Enthusiastic
- Must be Junior or Senior
TIME COMMITMENT
Attendance is required for school-day meetings.
May 27 - "May Development Day"
July 28 - One training day for Freshman Orientation
August 5 - Freshman Orientation
Who Can Apply
Current sophomores and juniors may apply to serve as Connect Leaders for the following school year.
Application Deadline
Applications will close on Friday, April 17. Students interested in the program are encouraged to speak with a current Damien Connect Leader or contact Mr. Mora to learn more before applying.
Current sophomores and juniors may apply to serve as Connect Leaders for the following school year.
Application Deadline
Applications will close on Friday, April 17. Students interested in the program are encouraged to speak with a current Damien Connect Leader or contact Mr. Mora to learn more before applying.
Diego Mora, School Counselor and College Advisor/NCAA Advisor |
909.596.1946 ext. 237