Our advising system provides each student with an adult mentor from the Upper School faculty who is available to the individual student and their family throughout the student's four years at GCDS.

The advisor supports the advisee’s social, emotional, and academic growth. Advisors assist with course selection, serving as an advocate and mediator of student and faculty relationships, course selection, the college process, and the judicial process. Starting in the 2021-2022 school year, students will start each day with a 15-minute check-in with their advisor.

Additionally, the advisor is the primary connection between school and home. Parents are encouraged to keep in close contact with their student’s advisor throughout the school year, as well as during regularly scheduled events such as Student-Led Conferences and Presentations of Learning.