Weekly Check-Ins Guide

A signature feature of the P2SCS program is the commitment to sustained, personalized weekly engagement with each student throughout the academic year.

Downloadable Resources

Explore the downloadable check-in templates, note-taking tools, and reflection guides below to help structure conversations and track student progress over time.
Download Check-In Template Resources PDF
Download Check-In Questions PDF

Format and Structure

Weekly check-ins are 15-minute one-on-one meetings held between students and program staff, mentors, or advisors. These sessions take place in a quiet, private environment where students feel safe, respected, and heard.

Purpose and Objectives

These touchpoints are designed to:

  • • Monitor student well-being and academic progress
  • • Identify and proactively respond to challenges
  • • Encourage reflection and goal setting
  • • Reinforce student identity and self-efficacy
  • • Provide consistent mentoring and emotional support

Example Questions for Facilitators

Facilitators are encouraged to use open-ended questions to guide discussion and build trust:

  • • How are you feeling this week?
  • • Are you struggling with anything academically or personally?
  • • How do you feel about the progress you're making toward your goals?
  • • What's been a win or highlight for you recently?
  • • What’s something you’d like to talk about today?
  • • Is there anything I can help you with?

Creating a Supportive Space

Facilitators should foster an atmosphere of psychological safety by showing empathy, listening actively, and validating student experiences. Trust is the foundation for meaningful conversations and early intervention.