The document outlines a structured advisory program at The Bronx School of Law and Finance. It provides an agenda for a weekly advisory period that includes highs and lows sharing on Mondays, article discussions on Tuesdays, team building games on Wednesdays, journaling and letter writing on Thursdays, and goal setting conferences on Fridays. The purpose of the advisory program is to build community, focus on skills, and promote communication through consistent routines. It aims to help students become a cohesive team.
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The skillful advisor, xiomara gonzalez
1. The Skillful Advisor: How To Develop A Fun And Structured Advisory Program Xiomara Gonzalez, Teacher Evan Schwartz, Principal The Bronx School of Law and Finance
8. What main problem or challenge did the young person face? What choices did the young person have in trying to deal with the problem? How does the story of this young person relate to the experience of students in your school? What was the role of the adult in this story?
Participants should already be in one unified circle. If not, set up chairs in one large group.
What: Participants will learn how to structure and plan creative advisory lessons that enhance the quality of relationships between students and teachers while maintaining a focus on skill development.Why: To make advisory programs meaningful, fun and sustainable. How: Participants will engage with one another in a simulated advisory setting and complete a week's worth of scheduled activities. The specific activities and articles are student favorites from the year.
Grouped by Grade30 minutes DailyTogether Four years20:1 RatioAdvisors are primary school contacts for parents
One large group or two-three small circles if group is large. Everyone takes a turn describing a high moment or a good thing that happened that day and a low moment or tough problem they had to deal with. No interruptions. Everyone goes.
Read aloud.10-15 minute read aloud.One person per paragraph or line break. Read the entire story before discussion.
Read aloud: “A Teacher Was On My Side”10-15 minute read aloud.One person per paragraph or line break.Read the entire story before discussion. Then discussion.
Discuss journaling, post cards and letter writing in advisory and emphasize the importance of literacy and communication between the teacher and student, student to self, or student to student.
Discuss journaling, post cards and letter writing in advisory and emphasize the importance of literacy and communication between the teacher and student, student to self, or student to student.