High School Advising 

The University Schools advisement program is one of the most important ways through which students develop feelings of belonging in the school community. We are unique in that we provide our students the opportunity for daily contact with an advisor. The objectives of our advisement program include:

Academic development of the student
Affective development of the student
Advocacy for the student

Program Components

Our advising groups meet Tuesday through Friday for 30 minutes each day. Students who participate in the peer advisor program receive a grade Credit/No Credit (S/U), for .2 credits per trimester.

The advisor serves as a mentor
The advisor assists in the development of portfolios and Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP)
The advisor monitors the student's academic progress
The advisor communicates the progress of students to parents
Provides opportunities for peer tutoring
Encourages students to explore a wide variety of learning experiences
Teaches and reinforces organizational skills, goal setting, and career planning
The advisor assists students in completing requirements for graduation
Provides activities that develop and reinforce appropriate social skills
Provides a supportive and safe environment
Develops the members into a strong support system for each other and encourages personal communications and experiences that lead to respect for and acceptance of diversity in others