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What is Advisory?

Students at SPASH participate in a weekly advisory session throughout the school year.  Students will be in groups of approximately 25 students from their same grade level.  This group will work with a SPASH faculty member as their advisor.  Advisory meets on Wednesdays for 30 minutes.  Each week, students will participate in Advisory lessons and activities.  These lessons will help students to develop skills that promote success in high school and beyond, while developing their ACP portfolio in Xello.  Activities will range in topic from study skills and career exploration to motivation, employability skills, and stress management.  The purpose of Advisory is to engage students in activities and experiences that will enhance their personal, academic, and career related growth.

What is an Advisor?

  • Faculty Member at SPASH
  • Facilitator of Advisory Activities
  • Group Leader
  • Relationship Builder
  • Go-to Adult within the Building
  • Motivator
  • Mentor
  • Resource
  • Positive Adult Role Model
  • Coach
     

What Does Advisory Look Like?

Advisors work with approximately 25 students from one particular grade and will follow with their advisory group throughout those student's high school careers.  Advisory is a scheduled class period (See Advisory Schedule) that meets on Wednesdays at 8:30 AM. It is a required class and all students in all grade levels will be in Advisory period at the same time throughout the building.  SPASH Faculty members will be the advisors to students in their classroom and will facilitate the advisory activities each week.  Students can communicate any concerns or questions with their advisor as their advisor will serve as a positive mentor teacher throughout their high school experience.