What are the goals of the NGHS Advisement Program?

The primary goals of the Advisement Program is to provide students with the tools necessary to allow them to make informed decisions, thus, empowering them to develop appropriate long-range goals and plans. Advisors/mentors do not make decisions for students; rather, they help students understand graduation requirements and make choices based on their abilities, performance, and realistic goals. It is important that students take ownership in their education by evaluating their own transcripts, understanding their graduation requirements, knowing what credits they need to graduate, and seeking help when they have a concern.

What value does the NGHS Advisement Program offer?

The Advisement Program is an integral part of NGHS, as it is an avenue to:

• Address issues critical to the academic and personal development of our students
• Assure that each student has an adult advocate in their school that allows for a positive mentoring relationship
• Allow students to recognize their own interests, strengths, and goals
• Develop students’ knowledge about graduation requirements so they may make informed decisions about course selection and career planning
• Relate school work to career planning
• Encourage all students to pursue rigorous coursework
• Identify at-risk populations and provide support programs to encourage success
• Deliberately work to improve the school climate

How does NGHS structure its Advisement Program?

The grade-specific advisement lessons are emailed to the staff each week. Advisors (ie, 3rd period teachers) have a week to deliver the lesson to their 3rd period class, as this class period is extended specifically for advisement purposes. Advisors are encouraged to contact any counselor for assistance, as needed. Our Freshmen Mentors, with the support of 9th grade teachers, carry out the 9th grade advisement lessons two times a week. The Freshman Mentors leave their 3rd period class during their advisement time to meet with 9th graders; however, all mentors still receive their advisement lessons via email each week.

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