Advising

Each student has an advisor. This faculty member is expected to guide the student in shaping a well thought out, long-term academic program that will incorporate both breadth and depth. In planning a program of studies, the student’s needs and aspirations, insofar as they can be identified, are carefully considered, as is the necessity of meeting diploma requirements. The student’s needs may include college and career plans, strengths and weaknesses revealed by previous performance and aptitude tests, and character and personal development.

The advisor meets with the new student during the orientation prior to the beginning of classes in September to review and approve the course selections the student has made during the spring or summer. Subsequently the student meets biweekly with his or her advisor to establish a personal relationship and to ensure that issues that arise concerning the student’s academic program are addressed promptly. Midway through each term the student and the advisor together make or confirm course selections for the upcoming term and review long range plans.

From time to time during the academic year the advisor (for day students) or the house counselor (for boarders) will report to parents concerning the student’s growth and progress. Late in the spring, students in the three lower classes (Juniors, Lowers, and Uppers) and their respective advisors will prepare course selections for the coming year; a copy of these selections will be mailed to parents in June. The advisor will welcome any information and suggestions parents may wish to offer.