About TFA’s Advisory Program 

Through the advisory program the students will each be assigned to a staff member or teacher who will “follow” them through their high school career. In elementary through fifth grade the primary teacher is also the advisor.

In this way each student will:

1. Be known consistently by one adult.
2. Have an adult mentor who will serve as a liaison between the student and student’s parents and teacher.
3. Have a place of safety to go to where academic, social, spiritual, and emotional issues can be addressed.

What takes place during advisory times (each day from 8:00-8:45am)?

Possible activities might include, but are not limited to

1. Centers for homework, portfolio typing, journaling, and other academic work.
2. One-on-one conferencing re: academic/behavioral issues, goal setting, and other pertinent issues.
3. Group discussion and/or other group bonding activities, i.e. relationship with peers or family members, as well as moral issues, and other concerns of the student.
4. Large group fun activities, i.e. birthday and other celebrations, sharing snacks and conversation, and other ideas as students and advisors deem appropriate.

 Intended Outcomes:

1. Students feel a sense of connectedness within a small group.
2. Students feel empowered academically and socially, i.e. improved peer interaction, confidence/ability to self-advocate, and greater success in academics.
3. Students have the opportunity to get directions on projects, relationships, vocation, and other concerns.
4. Students have fun together and build positive peer relationships.
5. Accountability/communication between parents, school, and student.