Student Support and Advisory Program

The purpose of our Middle School Advisory Program is to ensure that every student is known, supported, and guided through their critical middle school years.

1. Connection & Belonging: Creating a safe and inclusive environment where students feel a strong sense of community and have a trusted adult advocate (the Advisor).
2. Skill Development: Providing explicit instruction and practice in essential skills, such as study habits, organization, goal setting, and social-emotional competencies.
3. Personalized Guidance: Offering a regular space for students to reflect on their progress, discuss challenges, and receive tailored academic check-ins and support for navigating peer relationships and school life.

The purpose of our Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) program, grounded in the 5 core CASEL competencies, is to equip middle school students with the essential social and emotional skills needed to thrive in school and life.

• Understand and manage their emotions and behaviors (Self-Awareness and Self-Management).
• Develop empathy and appreciate diverse perspectives (Social Awareness).
• Build positive, healthy relationships and navigate social challenges effectively (Relationship Skills).
• Make constructive, ethical choices for themselves and their community (Responsible Decision-Making).

The purpose of our Executive Functioning (EF) program is to provide middle school students with the fundamental cognitive skills necessary to become independent, organized, and effective learners.

• Working Memory: The ability to hold and manipulate information.
• Cognitive Flexibility: The ability to adapt to new situations and switch perspectives.
• Inhibitory Control: The ability to manage impulses and stay focused.

• Plan, prioritize, and manage time for school assignments and long-term projects.
• Sustain attention and resist distractions in the classroom.
• Organize materials and information efficiently.
• Monitor and adjust their own problem-solving strategies.