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Peer Helper Expectations:

Attend assigned peer helping classroom every day, regardless of weather, and keep overall school attendance 95%.
Notify the assigned teacher and the A+ Coordinator if they are ill, have an appointment, or will miss due to a school activity.
Be respectful to all.
Record time and activity accurately every day.
Actively help and work with other students and not use assigned time for other activities.
(This is not a study hall or time to shop at a local establishment)
Abstain from unapproved technology usage during peer helping.
Dress for success (Follow dress code guidelines for the school you are helping.)
Follow PCHS Student Handbook
Only drive to peer-helping destinations with approval (1st and 7th hour pre-approved).(Driving permission for available for those who peer help at Compass Elementary.)

Consider ways a peer helper could assist you, working directly with students.
- Tutoring
- Reading (Modeling or Listening)
- Assisting with student projects
- Helping students study
Teacher Expectations
- Provide an opportunity for students to peer help in your classroom
  - Each student will be available during one class period - approximately 40-45 minutes
  - You may request to have peer helpers as many times during the day as you can utilize their help.
  - We usually have around 100 students per semester to place with teachers.
  - Peer helpers receive training to help become leaders and helpers to you and your students
- Communicate with A+ Coordinator about any issues with attendance, effort, etc.
- Approve student experience entries (similar to time sheets, but daily to help with attendance monitoring)
- Give the student a feedback score based on a provided rubric