 | | “That’s my advisee,” you’ll often hear teachers say proudly to one another when a student is acknowledged for an art project, for making the honor roll, or for scoring a goal. Faculty advisors take great pride in the growth of their advisees.
The advisor is a student’s advocate, mentor, resource and role model. Students are matched with advisors from their grade level, so the advisor is in close contact with both the student and the student’s teachers. Meetings take place formally once a week, but advisors often check in informally over lunch, walking between classes, or in the dormitory. In formal meetings they go over weekly reports, which summarize the quality of the student’s work in every subject, and note achievements and areas that need attention. This close relationship makes it easy for the advisor to keep parents up-to-date on the progress of the student.
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| | Advisory Frequently Asked Questions | Q. | How do I find out who my child’s advisor is? | | A. | Ask your child first; they will know. If in doubt, contact their Class Dean. Advisors are chosen by the Grade Level Team after the orientation activity at the beginning of the year. Every faculty member advises students, usually in groups of five to seven. |
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| Q. | How often does advisory meet? | | A. | Advisory groups meet formally once a week (usually Tuesday mornings) to review progress notes and other timely issues. The groups may meet informally throughout the week and at assemblies. |
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| Q. | Who do I contact if I have a concern? | | A. | To discuss an issue with a specific class: first contact your child's Advisor, second contact the Teacher, third contact the Dean of your child’s grade level or the Director of Academics.
To discuss an issue with the overall academic load or issues with more than one class: first contact your child's Advisor, second contact the Dean of your child’s grade level (See “Grade Level Programs” for more info ).
To talk about the overall schedule, including any course changes, or attendance issues: Contact the Director of Academics.
For transcript requests, and credit & enrollment verifications: Contact the Registrar. |
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| Q. | Where do I find weekly progress notes and report cards? | | A. | [AVAILABLE FOR CURRENT PARENTS ONLY]
The “Performance” channel is located on the lower right side of the secure Academic portal (under Schedule). Click on Report Cards, and then click on Progress Notes for the desired week.
Progress notes are weekly comments written by each of your student’s teachers, and are viewable to parents and students every Tuesday after 8 a.m.
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