Check & Connect Program Quiz

In the Check & Connect program, what does the concept of “student engagement” encompass?

• Attendance, behavior, academic performance, and emotional connection to school

• Participation in extracurricular activities

• Only academic performance

• Grades and test scores

How does Check & Connect differentiate itself from other mentoring programs?

• Through long-term, individualized monitoring and intervention, combined with relationship-building

• By focusing solely on academic tutoring

• By emphasizing group mentoring over one-on-one mentoring

• By prioritizing behavior management over relationship-building

Which of the following is a key principle guiding the Check & Connect mentor's intervention strategies?

• Mentors should provide generic support for all students

• Interventions should be punitive to correct behavior

• Interventions should be data-driven, individualized, and focused on problem-solving

• Interventions should be based on school-wide discipline policies

When monitoring a student’s progress, which combination of data is essential for the mentor to review regularly?

• Only behavioral reports

• Academic grades, attendance records, and behavior reports

• Feedback from peers and teachers

• Social media activity and grades

What is the importance of the “persistent support” aspect of Check & Connect, and how does it function in practice?

• Mentors provide occasional support when needed

• Mentors maintain regular contact with students, even when they are doing well, to build trust and continuity

• Mentors contact students only when there are signs of disengagement

• Mentors focus on students only during crises

Which of the following best describes the family engagement component of the Check & Connect program?

• Families are involved only when their child is at risk of suspension or expulsion

• Families are not typically engaged in the program

• Families are only involved if students request their participation

• Mentors work closely with families to provide ongoing updates and involve them in support strategies, even during periods of student success

Which of the following is a misconception about the Check & Connect program?

• It is designed for both elementary and secondary students

• It integrates long-term support to foster student success over time

• It is a short-term intervention to address immediate academic challenges

• It emphasizes building a trusting relationship between the mentor and student

What role does self-determination theory play in the Check & Connect framework?

• It is used to justify mandatory interventions

• It supports empowering students to take ownership of their educational success and personal goals

• It emphasizes strict discipline to enhance student accountability

• It focuses on external motivation rather than student autonomy

In what way can mentors utilize restorative practices as part of Check & Connect interventions?

• To document and report disciplinary actions to administrators

• To facilitate conversations between students, teachers, and peers to repair harm and rebuild relationships

• To punish students who break school rules

• To manage large-scale student detentions

What is a mentor’s role in addressing systemic issues, such as socio-economic barriers, that may affect a student’s school engagement?

• Mentors should focus only on academic issues

• Mentors should let school counselors handle non-academic concerns

• Mentors should involve only the principal when such issues arise

• Mentors should connect students with external resources, community partners, and services to address these barriers