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PROGRAM

Students in this advisory class begin the day with reading, character education, and preparation for the school day. The students and teacher engage in STAR (Stop Talking and Read) to learn about subjects of their own interest or enjoy stories they have self-selected. Readers may bring in their own material or borrow from the classroom or school library: novels, non-fiction books, magazines, newspapers, articles from the World Wide Web, manuals, etc. The most important aspect is that the student participates in sustained reading of resources in which he or she is interested. In addition to facilitating the advisory class, the advisory teacher can help students with needs at school, regardless of whether or not the student has this teacher for an academic course. The advisory teacher can be a liaison among teachers for the purpose of improving communication and/or assisting students in planning for positive educational and social experiences at AJHS. Please contact the advisory teacher with any questions or concerns about academic progress and/or school experiences.

GRADING

Advisory students will earn an "S" for satisfactory work. The grade is reported as "Advisor" on grade reports.

HOMEWORK

Students are expected to participate in STAR and other advisory activities and lessons, while being respectful of everyone in the learning environment. Homework assignments are announced and posted on this site; students are expected to record these in their student planner and complete them before arriving in class on the date due. For questions regarding specific assignments, email Mrs. HARDEE (include name and period in subject line).

Advisory students should have...

- return tear-off portion of AHSGE brochure (due 8/15) - return the last page of the ACS Pupil Progression Plan signed (due 8/13) - self-selected, appropriate, reading material (daily)