MAC Program
Mentoring. Achievement. Community.
The MAC Program is an initiative of the Office of Pupil Services. Recognizing the importance of student involvement in achieving the district’s mission and vision at The Destination, the MAC Program Ambassadors demonstrate Mentoring. Achievement. Community. at school and in the learning communities of South Euclid and Lyndhurst. MAC is open to ALL students regardless of race and/or ethnicity.
Program Overview
MAC Ambassadors participate in age-appropriate activities that promote academic achievement; college & career readiness; financial literacy; character development and integrity; 21st century skills and competencies; arts and culture; and community service. MAC Ambassadors also lead and facilitate school-wide activities to model positive behaviors and encourage academic achievement among their peers. The MAC Program is aligned to the district’s strategic plan.
Although MAC Ambassadors are not expected to be perfect, they must demonstrate continuous improvement academically and behaviorally. Please encourage your student to adhere to the following standards:
ü Strive to be a positive leader and role model among their peers.
ü Attend school daily and report to classes on time.
ü Participate in MAC Program meetings, activities and exposure experiences/trips.
MAC Program meetings, activities, exposure experiences and trips occur before or after school and occasionally on weekends. While transportation for field trips during the school day is provided, parents must arrange transportation for their student’s participation in MAC Program meetings before or after school and for special events or activities in the evening or on the weekend.
MAC Pledge: I am a South Euclid Lyndhurst MAC Ambassador. I pledge to uphold the name and image of MAC Ambassadors by mentoring others, maintaining high academic achievement and serving my school and community.
Application & Selection Process
Annually in September, the MAC Program Application process opens in each school building. All students in grades 3 to 12 are invited to apply. Interested students may request a MAC Application from the MAC Advisor(s) in their school or in the school office.
An Advisor is assigned to each MAC male and female group at each school; each group has a maximum number of Ambassadors accepted. A waiting list is maintained in the event selected Ambassadors are unable to continue in the program for the current school year. More students apply than are accepted; throughout the school year, the MAC Ambassadors will sponsor “MAC & More” events and activities that are open to all students, not just current MAC Ambassadors.
Selection Process Guidelines:
ü Selection as a MAC Ambassador is not guaranteed each year; a new application is required annually.
ü Teacher (staff) recommendation is a consideration.
ü Attendance, grades and discipline are also considered.
ü Upon selection, MAC Ambassadors sign an agreement to adhere to the MAC Ambassador standards and expectations. Failure to comply may result in dismissal from the MAC program.
ü MAC program meetings, activities, exposure experiences and trips occur before or after school and occasionally on weekends; parent permission is required. Parents must arrange transportation.
2017-2018 MAC Program Advisors
Adrian Elementary School
Miss Marshall 3rd Grade Females & Males [email protected]