Mentors Not Teachers

The FHS Mentorship Model replaces teachers with mentors. Mentorship walks with young people, guiding their unique journey with care and wisdom so they own their independence through lived experience. 

As well as class mentors we have an incredible network of mentors from the worlds of sustainability, enterprise, hospitality, travel, blockchain, permaculture, finance, and the arts to mentor and support our young people with real world and tangible experience and advice.

FHS Mentor Model also provides a unique opportunity for young people to learn and then step into mentorship themselves. Mentorship model studies for young people show*:

  • 37% increase in academic engagement

  • 130% increase in leadership or community positions

  • 46% less likely to take drugs and alcohol

  • 41% increase in trust and communication with parents 

*Source: twowheelview.org / starfishinitiative.org / mentoring.org

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