Puente Model Components

Counseling Component

• Academic advising until transfer.
• College visits and educational/cultural field trips.
• Supports students through the transfer application process.
• Provides information to Puente parents and family.
• Counseling courses- Couns 005 & Couns 007.

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English Component

• English 1AX and English 1B.
• Incorporates Latino literature, issues, and culture into class.
• Builds a sense of community (familia) among Puente students.
• Explores concepts of community, leadership, and service with students.

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Mentoring Component

• Professionals from the community volunteer to share their educational and career experiences.
• Motivate students to reach their goals.
• Foster the development of networking skills.
• Serve as role-models for "giving back" to the community .

Become a Mentor for the 2021-2022 academic year and sign-up by September 1, 2021! To learn more, please review our Puente Mentor Recruitment Flyer for details. To sign- up, please complete our Puente Mentor Interest Form. 

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Puente Events

• Students are required to attend 4 events per semester
• Events are pre-scheduled and involve transfer, such as university trips, and learning/bonding with mentors.