What is advisory? 

Advisory serves as our students’ “home base,” where they will connect with the same peers and class Advisor for the duration of their high school career here at Westlake. It is a space for community support, intra- and interpersonal growth, and social emotional learning. The Advisor helps guide and support student development to ensure a meaningful experience from 9th-12th grade. 

SEL 

Social and emotional learning (SEL) as an integral part of education and human development. SEL can help address various forms of inequity and empower young people and adults to co-create thriving schools and contribute to safe, healthy, and just communities.

The CASEL 5 addresses five broad, interrelated areas of competence:

SELF-AWARENESS: The abilities to understand one’s own emotions, thoughts, and values and how they influence behavior across contexts. 

SELF-MANAGEMENT: The abilities to manage one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors effectively in different situations and to achieve goals and aspirations.

SOCIAL AWARENESS: The abilities to understand the perspectives of and empathize with others, including those from diverse backgrounds, cultures, & contexts.

RELATIONSHIP SKILLS: The abilities to establish and maintain healthy and supportive relationships and to effectively navigate settings with diverse individuals and groups.

RESPONSIBLE DECISION-MAKING: The abilities to make caring and constructive choices about personal behavior and social interactions across diverse situations.