2012-2013CDS Advisory

What’s it all about?

Communication

The advisor is the first point of contact for parents and

faculty

Building Relationships

Research demonstrates that students who feel connected with faculty and with each other are happier and do better in school

Creating Student Leaders

•Each student has the ability to lead in different ways•Advisors bring out the leadership potential in each of their advisees•Each student will take a turn in a leadership role

Inspiring Excellence of Character

Through participation, modeling and holding each other

accountable both in and out of advisory

Engaging

Being fully present during discussions and activities

The level of attitude and engagement we choose makes all the difference

YOU make the difference!

Connecting Beyond Advisory

Make ongoing connections between advisory activities and:•IB learner profile•Individual curriculum •Current events•Daily actions

In a Nutshell

•Communicate•Build Relationships•Become Student Leaders•Inspire Excellence of Character•Engage in activities and discussions•Connect to curriculum and events

2012-2013 Topic Overview(Subject to change)

• August: Connecting, Re-connecting, Building trust, Setting the stage

• September: Goal-setting and Resiliency along with anti-bullying presentation

• October: In Depth on Happiness / Begin “Mix it Up” Days / Mentor Groups

• November: Altruism / Cultural Diversity• December: Goals Review / Test-Prep for

mid-terms

2012-2013 Topics Continued(still subject to change)

• January: IB Success Stories Graduate Panel, World Café (subject TBA)

• February: Love/Happiness • March: Texting and Driving / Lawyer

Presentation• April: 8th Grade Connections• May: Test Prep Finals

Threaded School wide Theme:Happiness

New this year• Intent is to be collaborative, share ideas, be creative, think

outside the box, make it real and be flexible• Each group is encouraged to “make it your own” –

structured activities will be outlined, but feel free to address the topics in whatever way works best for your group

• Partner groups will be established to cross over grade levels• Students will take turns in leadership roles with daily

activities• Current issues may supersede planned activities so

students can have an avenue to discuss what’s important to them

• Structured format for collaboration and future planning: An “Advisory Board” will be established

• Looking for ties to curriculum – opportunities to make connections and go in depth on classroom topics during Advisory time

Reflectingon words of wisdom…

“Words of wisdom, the meaning of life, perhaps even the answer sought by Borges’ librarians – all of these may wash over us every day, but they can do little for us unless we savor them, engage with them, question them, improve them, and connect them to our lives.”

~ Dr. Jonathan Haidt

The Happiness Hypothesis

Think about it!