First United Methodist Church of Lake Wales
Thursday, February 23, 2012

Tutoring and Mentoring

HOKS (Helping Our Kids Suceed) Tutoring/ Mentoring Program
 
Currently suspended for the 2011-2012 school year. 
 
Our tutoring program usually runs from early October to mid-March, with the goal of one-on-one attention to help each 1st-3rd grade student who is referred by their school.  
 
Reading is so very important to our everyday living experience. We have a great opportunity here at our own church to help a child learn to read. The one-on-one approach not only helps the children to improve in reading skills but also to have someone share his/her time with the student.  Men of grandparent age often play an extra special role with the boys, providing a positive male role model.
 
We meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:30-4:00 pm.  Tutors do not need to be members of the church and may serve both days, one day, or as a substitute.  All tutors are required to go through a child protection screening process. 
 
If God is leading you (or even perhaps pushing you) to help with this ministry please call the church office at 863-676-2516.