Areas of Focus by Grade Level

Unlike the middle school advisory, we have chosen to divide the advisories by grade level in order to meet the needs of the students as they pass through each different stage of their high school career.

9th Grade

*Support advisees as they adjust to the “credit system”, lettered grades, and GPA...there is a TRANSCRIPT now...what does that mean??

*Help them to understand how to use unstructured time (for many of them, this might be the first time they’ve had study hall in their schedule)

*Encourage the development of self direction and awareness of strengths and challenges

* Guide students as they develop their Personal Learning Plans

*Encourage them to start to think about academic goals and how their schedule can help them to meet these goals

*Inform them about what some of the high school extra-curricular activities are. ( Drama society, Scholars’ Bowl, The Literary Magazine, Class Officers, etc.)

*Advise students about the process and responsibilities of their service learning commitment

*Create opportunities for students to get to know one another

10th Grade

*Support advisees as they start to refine and reevaluate goals

*Communicate with home and advisees about testing (PSAT’s), appropriate vocational school programs, and opportunities for curricular choices and future planning

*Continue to support students with the development and refinement of their Personalized Learning Plans

*Help advisees to understand their options for extended learning opportunities, internships and dual enrollment

* Help advisees to understand the upcoming timetable for the college/post secondary process

* Explain to advisees what kinds of programs/organizations exist for furthering their goals (what is National Honor Society?....what about community service programs? ...what is Governor’s institute or the Janeway Scholarship? )

*Advise students about the process and responsibilities of their service learning commitment

11th Grade

*Encourage advisees to discuss their academic plans and goals with the school counselor and parents

*Encourage advisees to get to know the Guidance Center for resources

*Continue to support students with the development and refinement of their Personalized Learning Plans

*Evaluate where students are for graduation requirements

*Start to discuss career/college planning with advisees

*Encourage job shadowing

*Encourage college visits

*Provide Information about PSAT’s SAT’s and achievement tests

*Facilitate senior mentoring with juniors

*Encourage advisees to maintain a rigorous schedule throughout their junior and senior years

*Advise students about the process and responsibilities of their service learning commitment

12th Grade

*Support advisees as they pursue college/career searches and planning

*Guide students through the financial literacy and life skills curriculum

*Write recommendations for your advisees

*Communicate with Guidance in the planning process

*Facilitate the training of seniors to mentor juniors in the college/career process

*Advise students about the process and responsibilities of their service learning commitment

*Tie up loose ends

*Enjoy your last year together !!