Amari Collins
Lexi Schutt
For the new 2015-2016 school year, advisory will be a little different. Due to a large amount of new students, it would be impossible to accommodate them all with last year’s advisory schedule.
“During Advisory Period there were 2000 to 1950 kids going where they’re suppose to go, doing what they’re suppose to do. The problem with it this year is the testing schedule,” explained school principal Barbara Harmon.
Another issue has sparked the change.
“We have 2020 kids this year and we don’t have room for everybody to go to the gym, cafeteria, library, or wherever. There’s just not enough room; it’s too packed; it’s not safe,” stated Harmon.
This year’s advisory schedule shares the same goal: to help students who need extra attention in the classroom.
According to Harmon, “This will be starting in October, and Intervention day will be on club schedule.”
Last year teachers had a problem with students skipping advisory to be in the gym with their friends. It will be easier to maintain this year because all the students will be accounted for.
“I’m not 100% sure every struggling kid went to advisory,” stated Harmon.
Students who need more one-on-one attention will be released from certain classes on Tuesday and Thursday while the rest of the students will remain where they are. A list of students will be e-mailed to all teachers, releasing only struggling students from their classrooms. There will be two advisories each day, and students will be assigned the morning or afternoon session based on the first letter of their last name.
Those who have already excelled academically will be rewarded as well. Students must have a 3.5 weighted GPA or higher to be able to participate in these Reward Days a few Wednesdays each month.
This leisure time can be spent hanging out with friends or enjoying any other activities on campus. Just like last year, the cafeteria and library will be open to these students. Occasionally, the football field will be available for students to go to when the weather is nice. ACT classes, guest speakers, and swing dancing classes are all possibilities that may be provided as the school year carries on. Administration has also come up with fun ways to help raise extra money for the GHS clubs and sports teams on Reward Days.
“Clubs and teams will be able to sell snacks and each will be assigned a specific building on campus,” said teacher Cindy Geyer.
Administration is looking forward to seeing positive outcome of advisory and hoping that implementing the new incentives will encourage students to excel in their classes.
Lexi Schutt
For the new 2015-2016 school year, advisory will be a little different. Due to a large amount of new students, it would be impossible to accommodate them all with last year’s advisory schedule.
“During Advisory Period there were 2000 to 1950 kids going where they’re suppose to go, doing what they’re suppose to do. The problem with it this year is the testing schedule,” explained school principal Barbara Harmon.
Another issue has sparked the change.
“We have 2020 kids this year and we don’t have room for everybody to go to the gym, cafeteria, library, or wherever. There’s just not enough room; it’s too packed; it’s not safe,” stated Harmon.
This year’s advisory schedule shares the same goal: to help students who need extra attention in the classroom.
According to Harmon, “This will be starting in October, and Intervention day will be on club schedule.”
Last year teachers had a problem with students skipping advisory to be in the gym with their friends. It will be easier to maintain this year because all the students will be accounted for.
“I’m not 100% sure every struggling kid went to advisory,” stated Harmon.
Students who need more one-on-one attention will be released from certain classes on Tuesday and Thursday while the rest of the students will remain where they are. A list of students will be e-mailed to all teachers, releasing only struggling students from their classrooms. There will be two advisories each day, and students will be assigned the morning or afternoon session based on the first letter of their last name.
Those who have already excelled academically will be rewarded as well. Students must have a 3.5 weighted GPA or higher to be able to participate in these Reward Days a few Wednesdays each month.
This leisure time can be spent hanging out with friends or enjoying any other activities on campus. Just like last year, the cafeteria and library will be open to these students. Occasionally, the football field will be available for students to go to when the weather is nice. ACT classes, guest speakers, and swing dancing classes are all possibilities that may be provided as the school year carries on. Administration has also come up with fun ways to help raise extra money for the GHS clubs and sports teams on Reward Days.
“Clubs and teams will be able to sell snacks and each will be assigned a specific building on campus,” said teacher Cindy Geyer.
Administration is looking forward to seeing positive outcome of advisory and hoping that implementing the new incentives will encourage students to excel in their classes.