(Above)The sun sets at Love Point Park which is across from Kent Island High School

What is M-A-P?

MAP is a student facilitated advisory program aimed at helping high school students integrate fully into the high school experience. Eleventh and twelfth grade students serve as peer advisors to approximately 15-18 students. These student leaders use their leadership skills and understanding of group dynamics during M-A-P. meetings to foster in their groups a positive attitude toward high school. M-A-P. intends, through role modeling and education, to motivate students to make thoughtful choices regarding academic, personal, and career needs and to provide support services for high school students within a small group setting.


M-A-P at Kent Island High School

1. Kent Island High School has implemented a Mentor Advisory Program (M-A-P.) for all students.
2. Students attend regularly scheduled "advisory" periods led by teachers and peer leaders.
3. Small groups foster a sense of connection and caring among students and staff.
4. Through these groups, students receive personalized guidance and support in study skills, life skills, and career education.

Objectives for M-A-P

1. Work to develop personal relationships
2. Participate in small group discussions
3. Explore career/college options
4. Develop peer leadership opportunities
5. Build a caring environment for students and staff

Goals for M-A-P

1. Work to develop personal relationships
2. Participate in small group discussions
3. Explore career/college options
4. Develop peer leadership opportunities
5. Build a caring environment for students and staff


Roles and Responsibilities of M-A-P Advisors

1. Maintain a career portfolio for each student in your group
2. Help students develop an academic plan a career path based on conversations, student surveys and student interests.
3. Advise students in developing and updating their six year plans.
4. Advise students in the selection of their courses as they follow and adjust their six year plan.
5. Communicate with parents on a regular basis and meet with each parent annually.
6. Provide encouragement to students and help them reach and achieve their academic and career goals.


Career Portfolio

1. Each student will participate in developing a career portfolio.
2. Each advisor will keep the career portfolio for each student.
3. Career portfolios can be worked on during each advisory session.
4. Career portfolios should stay with students all four years of high school.

Portfolio Contents

1. Performance Inventory
2. Attendance Record
3. Community Service and Service Learning Log
4. Extracurricular Activities
5. Qualities and exceptional skills
6. Employment record
7. Six Year Academic/Career Plan
8. Letters of recommendation:
9. Updated copy of your transcript
10. An updated resume
11. All M-A-P assignments



M-A-P Staff

Mr. Engel
Ms. Wheeler
Ms. Sebly
Mr. Welsh

Amanda F.- Student Coordinator