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Middle School Advisory Program Advisory Committee: Andrea Ferguson, Amy Krall, Becky Stone, Amy Stamper, Jeanne Bolser, Jenny Altensee, Kitten Guere Baker Middle School

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Middle School Advisory Program. Advisory Committee: Andrea Ferguson, Amy Krall , Becky Stone, Amy Stamper, Jeanne Bolser , Jenny Altensee , Kitten Guere Baker Middle School. Icebreaker: Name Circle. Students gather in a circle. The ball must pass to everyone in the circle. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Middle School Advisory Programs

Middle School Advisory Program

Advisory Committee: Andrea Ferguson, Amy Krall, Becky Stone, Amy Stamper, Jeanne Bolser, Jenny Altensee, Kitten Guere

Baker Middle School

Icebreaker: Name CircleStudents gather in a circle.The ball must pass to everyone in the circle. State the name of who you will toss the ball to and then toss it to that person. No student should catch the ball twice. If someone gets the ball twice, you must start over. Time begins with the first throw. Time stops when the last student receives the ball. This is the time to beat.What is Advisory?Advisory offers emotional support for students during adolescence. It supplies built-in peer groups for all students, including new students.It gives students an adult who knows them well and who can offer advocacy and support in difficult social and academic situations. This is especially true for students who have few close adult relationships outside school or are at risk of dropping out. Connection to school community

Activity Middle School Experiences Travel back to your middle school yearsWhat vivid memories stand out in your mind?Something that helped shape how you are todayAccomplishmentEmbarrassmentFunny StoryAdvisor/ advisee programs are a chance for the middle school teacher to make a difference, and to the middle school child it is the difference.Module 3 Video What the Literature says about AdvisoryAdvisory GoalsStudents will:grow and develop academically, emotionally, morally, and socially.develop a personal relationship with an adult figure and become a member of a small peer group.increase their sense of belonging and connectedness to the Baker Middle School.discuss their own self-development as they strive to meet their personal goals.learn how to become active and responsible members of the Baker Middle School community. Activity Teachers from your past.Fond teacher memoriesNot so fond teacher memoriesEvery Kid Needs a Champion - Rita Pierson

http://www.ted.com/talks/rita_pierson_every_kid_needs_a_champion.htmlStrong Advisors:Know and care about their adviseesClosely supervise their advisees progressAcademicBehavior (referral copies)Problem solvers and advice givers

Advisory TopicsExpectations and Schoolwide ExpectationsTeam building & Ice breakersAcademic IntegrityRespect for others/Bullying awarenessFriendshipSelf-identityStress reliefAcademic motivation/Goal SettingOrganizational skillsFun games and activities!Activity - How much advising are you already doing?SurveyRate each statement and calculate your final score

Discuss with your housesDid the amount of advising you already do surprise you? Why or why not?In todays world, why is it important to provide emotional support?Is it possible to teach attitudes?

Tips for running an Advisory:Common classroom rules should applyA commitment to the programInvolve the students themselves in discussions and decisions for the programEach Advisory group will develop independently, and groups should not be compared with others.Developing trust and connectedness cannot be forcedit takes time!Icebreaker: Blanket GameSeparate into two groups and have two people hold a large, thick blanket separating the two groups so that neither group can see the other. When the blanket drops, the first person to correctly call out the name of the other groups designated person wins the round.BMS 2013-2014 Advisory CurriculumEstablish meaningful relationships between students and advisors. Character EducationNo Excuses University Promote a College Going CultureAdvisory Activity Bank 67 topics!

Curriculum: Meaningful RelationshipsIce breakers/Team building ActivitiesPurpose of Advisory Powerpoint (website)Academic and Emotional MentoringAssist with organization and work habitsContinued discussions addressing personal needs150 ways to show kids you care!http://www.co.dutchess.ny.us/CountyGov/Departments/YouthBureau/showkidsyoucare.pdf

Curriculum: Character Education

At your character!

At your character!

Curriculum: Character EducationMonthly ThemesSpirit Day - First Tuesday of each monthEncourage students to wear colorLesson provided by Advisory CommitteeLessons may be continued over several daysMonthly focus of advisory projects/activitiesCharacter Trait PosterCharacter Trait Challenges (Schoolwide or Advisory initiated)Be a hero by being Trustworthy!Be a hero by showing Respect!Monthly Character Ed ThemesAugust/September: What is Character?October: TrustworthinessNovember: RespectDecember: FairnessJanuary: ResponsibilityFebruary: ToleranceMarch: CaringApril: AchievementMay: Citizenship

Goal Setting Activity

Goal Setting Activity2nd week of SeptemberAfter 1st Character Ed Spirit DayDisplay Goals Curriculum: Character EducationWe need your help!The advisory committee will be meeting monthly to plan for upcoming monthly themes.Each house is represented.Committee members will ask for suggested activities from their houses to assist with planning.Curriculum: NEURefresherBMS Video http://vimeo.com/channels/257207/33790445Show video to Advisory on 2nd Wednesday (8/28)New StaffWednesday Activitieshttp://collegetools.berkeley.edu/resources.php?cat_id=57NEU Activity BankStudent Questionnaire

NEU Activity Bank: 48 Activities!

Ways to Incorporate College-Going Culture into Beginning of the Year ActivitiesBingo/Signature ActivityHow to add college-going flavor: Have a few of those boxes related to college-going knowledge or experience. Examples:Has a brother or sister who attends WSUIs planning to leave Fairborn when s/he goes to collegeHas visited a college campus outside of DaytonCan name two technical schoolsPeer InterviewsHow to add college-going flavor: Have one of those questions be college-related such as, What are you planning to do after high school?

Baker Advisory LibraryFind monthly calendars and resources here!

http://bakeradvisory.wikispaces.com/HOMEHouse Discussion TimeIdeas for AdvisoryHouse activitiesBrainstorm and share!The First Three DaysSimilar to last year a few new things!Use extended advisory time to start building trust, developing meaningful relationships with your advisees.1st Day - 1 hour extended advisory2nd Day - 30 minute extended advisory3rd Day - Normal schedule (10 minute advisory)Day 1: Wednesday, August 21My (as teacher) Expectations (1 hour delay schedule Advisory for 1 hour)Wear house colors students will be encouraged to do so at Open House.Lesson plans:AnnouncementsHow to read scheduleLocker assignments/practiceLunchtime ProceduresTour of BuildingBackpack Policy Dress Code Get-to-Know-YousReturn to Advisory at End of DayHandouts, snacks?, Whew! We made it!

If we have enough timeHave houses discuss and share out how they may structure this.Universal Behavior Expectations

Day 2: Thursday, August 22 School Expectations (Extended AM Advisory schedule Advisory for 30 minutes)Encourage students to show their school pride by wearing Skyhawk gear on Friday.Discussion topics:Cell phone policyFees and field tripsUniversal Expectations (PBS Matrix) assign each subject to talk about a particular area in school. Icebreakers/Team BuildingExpectations and Discipline Denny will meet with each house for one class period throughout the day ( Periods 1, 2, 3, 4 in Auditorium and Periods 8 and 9 in the East Gym). DLL and MH can bring students during any period.

Day 3: Friday, August 23How teacher/school expectations work together (Normal Schedule 10 min. Advisory)

School Pride Wear your Skyhawk gear!

What is advisory? Purpose and Focus(Student Powerpoint)Advisory LetterWe want your input!