District Advisory Topics

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We value the role of parents and guardians in the education and development of their students. We recognize the importance of providing access to advisory lessons so that parents and guardians can stay informed about the topics covered and actively engage in meaningful conversations with their students. We appreciate your support and look forward to fostering a strong partnership between the school and families for the benefit of our students' growth and success.

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Advisory lessons play a vital role in the holistic development of students in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. These lessons encompass a range of crucial subjects and provide a dedicated space for students to explore and learn about various topics essential for their personal growth and future success.

First and foremost, advisory lessons incorporate guidance and counseling topics. Adolescence is a critical period of self-discovery and emotional development, and students often face unique challenges during these years. Advisory lessons offer a supportive environment where students can engage in discussions and activities related to mental health, stress management, conflict resolution, and building healthy relationships. These lessons equip students with valuable tools and strategies to navigate the complexities of their teenage years effectively.

Another significant aspect of advisory lessons is digital citizenship education. In today's technology-driven world, it is crucial for students to understand the responsible and ethical use of digital platforms. These lessons focus on topics such as online safety, cyberbullying prevention, digital footprint management, and media literacy. By promoting digital citizenship, students become equipped to make informed decisions, protect their privacy, and engage responsibly in the online world.

Furthermore, advisory lessons play a key role in college and career readiness. These lessons cater to the unique needs of students at different grade levels, providing them with valuable insights into college application processes, scholarship opportunities, resume building, and interview skills. Additionally, students can explore various career options, learn about different industries, and develop skills that will prepare them for their desired professions. Such lessons ensure that students are well-informed and empowered to make informed choices about their academic and career paths.

Lastly, financial literacy lessons are integrated into advisory sessions. Understanding personal finance is vital for students as they transition into adulthood. These lessons cover essential topics like budgeting, saving, investing, and managing debt. By imparting financial literacy skills, students develop a strong foundation for responsible financial decision-making, setting them up for a secure and prosperous future.

Our district advisory sessions are held on Mondays, in weeks when there are classes on that day to ensures consistency and regularity. This arrangement allows students to start the week with a dedicated time slot for advisory lessons, ensuring that they receive the necessary guidance and support. The remaining days of the week can then be devoted to campus-specific topics and objectives, fostering a well-rounded education that meets the diverse needs of students.

Overall, advisory lessons serve as an invaluable component of a comprehensive education for students in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. By addressing guidance and counseling topics, digital citizenship, college and career readiness, and financial literacy, these lessons equip students with essential life skills, preparing them for a successful future beyond the classroom.

August Theme - Our Place
Date	Grade 9
22	Our Place: Real Talk
29	Introduction to Major Clarity and Career Search
September Theme - Your Story
5	Labor Day Holiday
12	Counseling Support for students and staff due to loss of Dr. Hicks
19	Digital Identity & Reputation
26	Your Story: SOS; Signs of Suicide
October Theme - Your Choices
3	Tracking Your CCMR Progress: Keys to your Future
10	No School
17	Your Choices: Real Talk
24	Rights & Obligations of Intellectual Property
31	No School
November Theme - Your Path
7	Ethics of Online Behavior - Social
14	Your Path: Real Talk
21	Thanksgiving Break
28	Ethics of Online Behavior - Professional
December Theme - Your Gifts
5	Your Gifts: Real Talk
12	End of Semester - No Advsory
19	Winter Break
26	Winter Break
January Theme - Your Aspirations
2	Winter Break
9	Digital Privacy and Security: Make the 1:World Promise
16	Holiday
23	Your Aspirations: Real Talk
30	School Closed for Bad Weather
February Theme - Your Connections
6	Grow Lesson 1:Planning Your Financial Future (Everfi)
13	Grow Lesson 2: Smart Money Habits (EverFi)
20	Your Connections: Real Talk
27	Grow Lesson 3: Growing Wealth (EverFi)
March Theme - Your Well-Being
6	Your Well-Being: Real Talk
13	Spring Break
20	Student Holiday
27	Grow Lesson 4: Balancing Savings and Expenses (EverFi)
April Theme - Your Awareness
3	Make up day to finish up GROW lessons
10	Your Awareness: Real Talk
17	Finish Grow lessons. Instructions are included in Canvas for students who have already finished Grow.
24	Renting a Place to LIve
May Theme - Our Year
1	No Advisory - Testing
8	No Advisory - Testing
15	No Advisory - Testing
22	No Advisory - Testing
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August Theme - Our Place
Date	Grade 10
22	Our Place: Real Talk
29	MajorClarity: Career Career Search
September Theme - Your Story
5	Labor Day Holiday
12	Counseling Support for students and staff due to loss of Dr. Hicks
19	Digital Identity & Reputation
26	Your Story: SOS; Signs of Suicide
October Theme - Your Choices
3	College Readiness Testing: Setting the Stage for Junior and Senior Year
10	No School
17	Your Choices: Real Talk
24	Rights & Obligations of Intellectual Property
31	No School
November Theme - Your Path
7	Ethics of Online Behavior - Social
14	Your Path: Real Talk
21	Thanksgiving Break
28	Ethics of Online Behavior - Professional
December Theme - Your Gifts
5	Your Gifts: Real Talk
12	End of Semester - No Advsory
19	Winter Break
26	Winter Break
January Theme - Your Aspirations
2	Winter Break
9	Digital Privacy and Security: Make the 1:World Promise
16	Holiday
23	Your Aspirations: Real Talk
30	School Closed for Bad Weather
February Theme - Your Connections
6	Everfi Financial Literacy Lesson 1: Banking Basics
13	Everfi Financial Literacy Lesson 2: Employment and Taxes
20	Your Connections: Real Talk
27	Everfi Financial Literacy Lesson 3: Budgeting
March Theme - Your Well-Being
6	Your Well-Being: Real Talk
13	Spring Break
20	Student Holiday
27	Everfi Financial Literacy Lesson 4: Consumer Skills
April Theme - Your Awareness
3	Everfi Financial Literacy Lesson 5: Credit and Debt
10	Your Awareness: Real Talk
17	Everfi Financial Literacy Lesson 6: Financing Higher Education
24	Everfi Financial Literacy Lesson 7: Insurance
May Theme - Our Year
1	No Advisory - Testing
8	No Advisory - Testing
15	No Advisory - Testing
22	No Advisory - Testing
29

August Theme - Our Place
Date	Grade 11
22	Our Place: Real Talk
29	MajorClarity: College Searches
September Theme - Your Story
5	Labor Day Holiday
12	Counseling support for students and staff due to loss of Dr. Hicks
19	Digital Identity & Reputation
26	Your Story: SOS; Signs of Suicide
October Theme - Your Choices
3	College Readiness Testing What Juniors Need to Know
10	No School
17	Your Choices: Real Talk
24	Rights & Obligations of Intellectual Property
31	No School
November Theme - Your Path
7	Ethics of Online Behavior - Social
14	Your Path: Real Talk
21	Thanksgiving Break
28	Ethics of Online Behavior - Professional
December Theme - Your Gifts
5	Your Gifts: Real Talk
12	End of Semester - No Advsory
19	Winter Break
26	Winter Break
January Theme - Your Aspirations
2	Winter Break
9	Digital Privacy and Security: Make the 1:World Promise
16	Holiday
23	Your Aspirations: Real Talk
30	School Closed for Bad Weather
February Theme - Your Connections
6	Pathways Lesson 1 (Everfi): Identifying Your Goals & Return on Investment
13	Pathways Lesson 2 (Everfi): Understanding Financial Aid
20	Your Connections: Real Talk
27	Pathways Lesson 3 (Everfi): Student Loan Basics
March Theme - Your Well-Being
6	Your Well-Being: Real Talk
13	Spring Break
20	Student Holiday
27	Pathways Lesson 4 (Everfi): Budgeting for Your Loans
April Theme - Your Awareness
3	Pathways Lesson 5 (Everfi): Repaying Loans Responsibly
10	Your Awareness: Real Talk
17	Make up day to finish up Pathways lessons
24	Renting a Place to LIve
May Theme - Our Year
1	No Advisory - Testing
8	No Advisory - Testing
15	No Advisory - Testing
22	No Advisory - Testing
29

August Theme - Our Place
Date	Grade 12
22	Our Place: Real Talk
29	Major Clarity: Scholarship Search
September Theme - Your Story
5	Labor Day Holiday
12	Counseling support for students and staff Due to loss of Dr. Hicks
19	Digital Identity & Reputation
26	Your Story: SOS; Signs of Suicide
October Theme - Your Choices
3	FAFSA/Going Merry
10	No School
17	Your Choices: Real Talk
24	Rights & Obligations of Intellectual Property
31	No School
November Theme - Your Path
7	Ethics of Online Behavior - Social
14	Your Path: Real Talk
21	Thanksgiving Break
28	Ethics of Online Behavior - Professional
December Theme - Your Gifts
5	Your Gifts: Real Talk
12	End of Semester - No Advsory
19	Winter Break
26	Winter Break
January Theme - Your Aspirations
2	Winter Break
9	Digital Privacy and Security: Make the 1:World Promise
16	Holiday
23	Your Aspirations: Real Talk
30	School Closed for Bad Weather
February Theme - Your Connections
6	Marketplace Lesson 1 (Everfi): Investing Basics
13	Marketplace Lesson 2 (Everfi): The Economy
20	Your Connections: Real Talk
27	Marketplace Lesson 3 (Everfi): Startup to IPO
March Theme - Your Well-Being
6	Your Well-Being: Real Talk
13	Spring Break
20	Student Holiday
27	Marketplace Lesson 4 (Everfi): Keys to Investing
April Theme - Your Awareness
3	Marketplace Lesson 5 (Everfi): Investment Game
10	Your Awareness: Real Talk
17	Make up day to finish up Marketplace lessons
24	Renting a Place to LIve
May Theme - Our Year
1	No Advisory - Testing
8	No Advisory - Testing
15	No Advisory - Testing
22	No Advisory - Testing
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