F~I~R~E Crew
Peer Mentoring for Community Service

FIRE provides a structured environment in which new FTHS students can connect with teachers and experienced student “mentors”; learn about FTHS’ programs, procedures and traditions; and receive academic and social support as they transition into the rigorously academic high school environment provided at Foothill Technology High School.

FIRE promotes a safe-school environment and an atmosphere of peer support as we recruit junior and senior students to participate as “student mentors” during the FIRE advisory period. These “FIRE Crew” members are given special training in AVID strategies, leadership skills and peer interaction. “FIRE Crew” will participate in other unique opportunities as they volunteer their time in helping to create a more inclusive campus environment.

2007-2008 Applications due to Mrs. Carr's box in the office by 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 15, 2007

New FIRE Crew Application (Winter 2007 for 2007-2008 School Year)

Returning (2nd Year) FIRE Crew Application (Winter 2007 for 2007-2008 School Year)

Additional Training Materials for FIRE/Link Handbooks:

• 4/4/06 WEFSK 2006-2007 (print 2 - add to FIRE Crew HB and to Link Crew HB)
• 4/4/06 How to Reward a Group for Positive Behaviors (print 1 - add to FIRE Crew HB)
• 4/4/06 How to Handle a Defiant/Resistant Student (print 1 - add to FIRE Crew HB)
• 4/4/06 How to Motivate a Student to Succeed (print 1 - add to FIRE Crew HB)
• 4/4/06 How to Handle "I Don't Have Anything To Do" (print 1 - add to FIRE Crew HB)
• 4/4/06 How to Contact a Parent About Student Issues (print 1 - add to FIRE Crew HB)
• 4/4/06 How to Arrange for Academic Help as a FIRE Crew Leader (print 1 - add to FIRE Crew HB)
• 4/5/06 Hand-outs of "Facilitating FIRE" PowerPoint presentation (print 1 set - add to FIRE Crew HB)

Congratulations and welcome to our 2006-2007 FIRE Crew leaders: