Advisory

The purpose of the Upper School Advisory program is to not only provide mentorship and support to our students, but also to help them continue developing the social-emotional skills fostered by the Middle School program. Advisors create a supportive climate of trust, active listening, and cooperation with each advisee.

Moreover, the program is designed to enrich students’ lives by connecting them to the community beyond our walls and helping develop compassionate, curious young men and women who are prepared to make a difference. Each year is centered around one of the four pillars of The Meadows School’s Mission Statement: community service, global citizenship, higher academic pursuits, and the love of learning. Students spend the year exploring each theme in depth through a variety of lessons and activities during weekly meetings, culminating in a project developed by each Advisory class.

Experiential learning is also an important part of the Meadows experience. Students in Grades 6–12 participate in educational trips to national and state parks and other destinations designed to foster discovery, hands-on learning, collaboration, and a deeper understanding of the world beyond the classroom. In addition, during the Sophomore and Junior years, Upper School students have unique opportunities to participate in school-sponsored travel connected to that year’s Advisory focus.

The Upper School expects all students to participate fully in Advisory, as the program enhances academic and social skills while fostering character, discovery, inclusion, curiosity, and community