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**Middle School Advisory Mission Statement** Samples
Sample 1: The Middle School Advisory Program seeks to ensure that every student is a success, as defined by Darlington’s mission statement. Advisers work with the student, the family and the rest of the faculty to ensure that he or she has a positive learning experience during the middle school years. Advisers are responsible for checking their advisees’ grades and disciplinary matters with regularity and counseling their group of advisees about classes, extracurricular activities and school life. Students should feel free to turn to their adviser for academic, social or personal assistance at any time. If the adviser cannot help directly, a referral can be made to another teacher, administrator or counselor who is able to provide the necessary support. Advisers also serve as the primary contact for parents regarding their student. Advisee groups meet once a week. This time allows the adviser to effectively track each advisee’s progress academically, socially and emotionally. Darlington Middle School
 * Meyer Academy is in the process of writing a mission statement for the middle school advisory program. Below are some excellent examples of other schools' statements.**

Sample 2: Since Poly is pre-eminently a mission-based organization, we asked Welch to describe the mission statement for the Middle’s Advising program. According to Welch, the Middle School advisory program fosters the development of students’ character through a relationship with an advisor who serves as an advocate, mentor and link between the school and Poly families. The program builds community by engaging students in guided discussions and activities that encourage meaningful, empathetic relationships that support a diverse community. Advisors support students as they develop unique roles and responsibilities within the Poly community and beyond. -Poly Prep Country Day

**Middle School Advisory Objectives**
1. recognize the benefits of diversity; 3. engage freely in discussions; 5. agree to disagree amicably; 7. feel a part of a community; 9. own their own opinions; 11. stand up for themselves; 13. resolve some of their own conflicts; and
 * Sample 1:Poly Prep**
 * 2. listen empathetically;**
 * 4. listen respectfully to others’ opinions;**
 * 6. value community;**
 * 8. work in a team;**
 * 10. trust their classmates and teachers;**
 * 12. stand up for others;**
 * 14. feel good about asking for help.**

**Sixth Grade**
Honor Code Teach Students How to Use Their Agenda-iHomework Introduction to MYP Study Skills Personal Learning Styles Intrapersonal Skills Character Development Community Service Opportunities Start Electronic Portflolio Awards for Excellence Understanding

**Seventh Grade**
Honor Code Meyer's Academic Honesty Policy Review of MYP Study Skills Require and Check that Students Are Using iHomeWork Personal Learning Styles Affect of Grades on Their Journey to High School Electronic Portfolio Intrapersonal Relationships SAT Explanation Community Service Opportunities

**Eighth Grade**
Honor Code Meyer's Academic Honesty Policy Awards and Awards for Excellence Study Skills Require and Check that Students Are Using My Homework, iHomework, iStudiez or Some Kind of Calendar-like Personal Learning Styles Electronic Portfolio Interviewing Skills High School Prep Community Service Opportunities

=**Collusion Vs Collaboration**= @https://www.uel.ac.uk/lls/plato/plagiarism/collusion.swf

Service Learning Ideas __**Elements of Service Learning**__ Integrated Learning High Quality Service Collaboration Student Voice Civic Responsibility Reflection Evaluation

=**Art /Environment Idea ** = This is a project that a very good friend of mine has done in Israel and around the world. We might be able to do something similar to raise awareness to our surrounding. @http://youtu.be/H9xEGAHYq-A