Advisory and Clubs

List of 4 items.

• Grade Nine

  Grade Nine advisory groups focus on Social Emotional Learning (SEL) which is defined by the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL, 2019) as “the process through which children and adults understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.” Activities relate to topics such as managing stress, clarifying values and growth opportunities, developing skills for becoming the best you, defining self- respect, and discussions on bullying, kindness, and mindfulness.

• Grade Ten

  Grade Ten advisory groups focus on College and Career Exploration. Advisory activities help students determine and/or identify their strengths, learning styles, interests, and potential career path. As examples, students complete career quizzes published by the Princeton Review and explore resources provided by the College Board College and Career Search. These advisory experiences prepare them for their Expeditionary Learning trip where they begin considering what type of university will fit their individual style and career path.

• Grade Eleven

  Grade Eleven advisory groups focus on preparing for college exams in the fall and beginning the college planning process in the spring. Activities are designed to get students ready for the college application process that occupies early fall for seniors. In Grade Eleven, students are assigned tutorials in Khan Academy for test prep directly tied to their results on the PSAT. Students can also access test strategy tutorials and practice exams through their Khan Academy login. In the spring, students use Naviance to take key personality and college major surveys to help fine-tune their college search.

• Grade Twelve

  Grade Twelve advisory groups focus on college applications. They spend most of the fall working with the School’s college counseling team to submit applications, essays, and letters of recommendation as required. In the spring they begin scholarship applications and complete Life 101, a series of activities designed to develop the skills necessary for independent living, including dorm cooking skills, clothing care, nutrition tips for college, and financial basic. Seniors also learn CPR, as well as basic self-defense, first aid, auto care (including how to change a tire).