Enhancing Advisory Programs: Action Plan and Parent Input for AHS (2010-2012)
This document outlines the redesign of the Advisory Program at AHS from 2008 to 2012, integrating input from parents. It emphasizes teaching and learning personalization, assessment, and supportive structures, while detailing the next steps in implementation. The plan includes strategies for professional development, technology integration, and the development of meaningful Personal Education Plans (PEPs). It outlines the structure, logistics, and content of the Advisory sessions for students across all grade levels, aiming to improve student achievement and support college readiness.
Enhancing Advisory Programs: Action Plan and Parent Input for AHS (2010-2012)
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Advisory Parent Input Meeting November 30, 2010
AHS Redesign 2008-2010 • Teaching and Learning • Personalization (Recommended Advisory) • Assessment • Supportive Structures
Redesign Next Steps • 2010-2011 Plan Advisory New Grad Requirements Professional Dev: Tech Integration, 21st Century Skills, Marzano et al • 2011-2012 Implement Advisory Enhance 9th Grade Block Continue Prof. Dev. Develop Timeline Revise Timeline
Advisory Planning 2010 • August – Elliot Washor, Big Picture Learning • September – Staff & Student Work Group • October – Staff Consensus • November – Staff & Student Work Group, Parent Input • January – Present to students in English classes
Advisory Logistics • Single grade level • Class size 20-25 • Same teacher for 4 years • 40 minutes Mon.-Thurs. • 2 days/wk Advisory Content • 2 days/wk study hall, office hours, computer lab, assemblies, class meetings etc. • Length of Day: Red 3:40, White 2:05 • Required attendance and credit bearing
Purpose of Advisory To provide systematic academic advising and college/post high school counseling. To provide social and emotional support for each student. To improve student achievement. To develop a meaningful Personal Education Plan (PEP) for each student.
Learn to Learn Learn to Work Learn to Live Learn to Contribute Learn to Launch Content of Advisory:Relationship, Relevance & Rigor
Parent Input: What should be the content in Advisory? The next four slides contain the input from parents.
Freshmen: Getting Started • Course Guide & Student Handbook • Community Service Hours explained • How to set goals • Resources on and off campus • Who am I? Strengths and Interests • Graduation Requirements/college admission • Clubs, AHS Website • Social issues – What’s Homecoming? • Plan for summer • 4 year Plan for classes
Sophomores: Keep Going • Explore Career Information Systems (CIS) • Resources in community • Write a resumé • Learn to drive well • Money management • PSAT Prep and Interpretation of results • What to do if things go “bad”? • Review Common Application • Foreign Exchange • Summer plan • Mini Senior Project/Demonstration of Learning
Juniors: Making a Plan • Research post HS options/College matching • Internships • Summer plans and back up for students • Alumni Panel (Sept and Dec) • Stress Reduction Important • Note: Starting spring 2011 Juniors will serve on panels for senior projects
Seniors: Next Steps • Write college application essays • Scholarship/Financial Aid applications • Assessment and reassessment • Senior Project • Note: Through all four years it’s important to continue to engage parents in the process. • Student led conferences
