FRESHMAN TEACHER ADVISORY SYSTEM

VISION STATEMENT: The vision of the teacher-student advisory is to build appropriate relationships with students.  Realistic and positive relationships can be maintained in a safe environment with an Advisory team of staff, students, and parents focused on a high school pan with post-secondary goals and transition experiences.

GOALS:  

     Communication

     Parent Letter

     Grade Discussions

     Counselor/Teacher/Parent Communication

     Goal Setting

     Pre-Course Selection

     Grade Report Goals

COMPONENTS: 

I.     SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL

II.     SUCCESS THROUGHOUT FRESHMAN YEAR

III.     SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO SLC

IV.     SSR

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ADVISORS
Advisors will:

     become positive role models in the lives of their students

     create a positive atmosphere

     promote a partnership between teachers, counselors, and parents

     assist students in order to help them learn how to monitor their own achievement through grade report discussions

     utilize the behavior management system for discussions on positive/negative behavior

     assist students with pre-course selection

     assist students design of career plans

     keep important papers in student’s advisory file folder