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Student Advisory Program

The Advisory Program is the hallmark of a Kent Place School education.

This dynamic program reflects the student’s developmental milestones, diversity of learning styles, school resources, and mission statement. At Kent Place, we believe so strongly in the benefits of our advisory program that it is built into the school schedule. Confidantes, friends, peer counselors, and supports: Advisories — indeed, the entire Advisory Program — epitomizes Kent Place sisterhood.

The Advisor

Advisors play an integral role in supporting the academic, social, and emotional needs of their students, assisting in planning academic profiles and encouraging students to become flourishing members of the community through participation in clubs, activities, and leadership opportunities.

ADAPTING THE ADVISORY PROGRAM
TO A STUDENT'S GROWTH

Primary School

When students enter Primary School, they benefit from small-group and one-on-one interactions with experienced teachers, specialists, and the support team.

 

Advisory is important because it gives us time to relax and decompress, while connecting with classmates who we otherwise might not often see during the school day.

Middle School

Every student in the Middle School has a faculty advisor and is assigned to a grade-level advisory group. These groups consist of 8 to 10 students who meet regularly with their advisor. During these daily meetings, the advisory group participates in grade-level challenges and discusses social, emotional, and academic advisory objectives, and ethical decision making strategies.

In addition to the group meetings, advisors meet one-on-one with their advisees to provide support around issues and goals specific to each student. Every year, Middle School students receive a new advisor and are assigned to a new advisory group to foster new relationships, character development, and life skills.

Upper School

Our Student Advisory Program takes on special meaning in the Upper School when students are wrestling with momentous personal and academic decisions. Every student has an advisor who will nurture relationships within her small group for all four years. Advisories meet weekly for conversations and activities regarding academics and their four-year plan as well as school values such as leadership, honor, service, and inclusion.

It's a bond you have for your four years in the Upper School and it gives you a trusted adult to have by your side during your high school journey.