Topics of Discussion and Activities Suggested by the Students
In as much as advisory has some academic and goal setting objectives, part of advisory is for getting to know one another through informal class discussions and activities. The following is a list of topics and activities as suggested by the students. This may serve to give you some choices for your advisory, or you may devise your own list
Suggested Topics
current events
book/movie and music
debates
scheduling
sports
nonstructural discussions
college/career/future
community service
planning events
class issues/elections/fundraising planning
working to solve school issues
school repair
monthly theme
Suggested Activities
advisory breakfast
discussions about “topics from above”
sports for fun/tournaments
games
walks/yoga/team building initiatives
homework time for extra help
trips /hiking/6 Flags/Red Sox/ Lake Champlain/colleges
yearbook activities
recycling duties/clean school (no middle schoolers left to do this)
community service activities
celebrations/parties
career day
annual goal setting/goal evaluation
college days
work with elementary schools
relaxing and talking
open gym
music/movies
fundraising
advisory projects