Supported Learning and Advisory (SLA)

Each student in the High School will have a Supported Learning and Advisory (SLA).  This class meets 3-5 times a cycle with a teacher/mentor to lead the class for the entire school year. This course follows all attendance and behavior policies as any other course. SLA is also considered in part with the CAS and LEAD graduation requirements.

The purpose of SLA is Relating to one another. 

In SLA, we will...

• Build relationships with classmates and teachers

• Grow personally, socially, emotionally, and academically

• Navigate challenges inside and outside high school and reflect on their actions

• Develop and practice essential skills helpful for high school and the future

The SLA program is overseen by two Grade Level Leaders (GLLs) for each grade level.

For the 2024/2025 school year, the GLLs are:

Grade 9:- David Wood and Kim Coyle

Grade 10:- Sherina Motwani and Robin Carter

Grade 11:- Leizel Placer and Nicholas Nannen

Grade 12:- Rachelle Ruebe and Grace Krouse

The second half of SLA is designed for students have individual meetings with their classroom teachers, counselors, or other faculty. They can also schedule time with National Honors Society tutors, work with their classmates within SLA, update their CAS portfolios, or work independently. 

If a student wants to use their SLA lesson for something outside the SLA classroom (ex. meet with a teacher or counselor, make up an assessment, etc.), the student must:

• Create a calendar invitation that includes the SLA teacher and the faculty member that will be met with. The appointment can only be after the first 20 minutes of class.

• This should be done at least 24 hours in advance so that both faculty members can grant or deny approval for the meeting request. Both must approve in order for the student to leave SLA. needs to seek permission from the SLA teacher - they should not assume that this is 'okay'. 

• Once the meeting has concluded, students should return to the SLA classroom. 

In the SLA class, a teacher will;

• Build healthy relationships with and among students. At a minimum, this should be done by:

  • Conducting a check-in at the beginning of each class

  • Participate in an experience that meets the day's objective with your SLA

  • Conduct a closure activity

  • Support students' independent time

  • Manage the classroom environment ot support  students

  • Gather feedback from studentson the SLA experience

• Supervising CAS records in the ManageBac program

• Promoting learning dispositions

• Implementing intervention strategies when requested