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Freshman Advisory is assigned to all freshmen for
the purpose of orienting students to Deerfield High School's programs,
facilities, and extracurricular activities. Advisory class assists
students in their development of self and social awareness skills
that will support them as they establish and maintain positive
relationships and make responsible personal and academic decisions.
Developing efficient and effective study skills is also an area
of focus for Freshman Advisory. Music advisory is an option for
students. In addition to the standard performance-based music curriculum
taught in the freshman music classes, the music advisories also
include the essential elements of the freshman advisory program.
Music advisories participate in many group presentations, guest
speakers, and other advisory initiatives. Specific advisory activities
designed to develop self and social awareness skills, build positive
relationships, and make healthy decisions are chosen from among
the provided resources and included appropriately as time allows.
The Freshman Advisory curriculum is comprised of three units:
Transitions, Academic Skills, and Social-Emotional Learning. While
the distinctiveness of each unit exists in the skills addressed,
the units are not taught consecutively. Rather, portions of each
unit run throughout the year as school activities change and student
needs arise.
Transitions Unit
Purpose: To help students make the transition
to a new school setting by reducing worries, providing necessary
information and support,
and establishing relationships with others in the school.
Sample
Classroom Experiences:
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“Getting
to Know You” activities with classmates, Senior
Advisors, and Advisory Teacher
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A building
scavenger hunt to help students find their way around the school
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Presentations
by the principal, counselors, deans, athletic and activities
directors
Purpose: To
assist students in learning about and using study skills
to support academic success.
Sample
Classroom Experiences:
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Senior Advisors providing tutoring assistance
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Presentations by the technology department and library staff
Social-Emotional Learning Unit
Purpose:
To help students develop self and social awareness skills
that can be used in building relationships
and responsible decision-making.
Sample
Classroom Experiences:
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Class discussions
regarding the influence of self-esteem, peer pressure and the
media on
decision-making
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Substance
abuse prevention activities
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Presentations
by the Deerfield Police Department on local topics such as curfew
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Discussions and activities designed to promote respectful treatment
of all students
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Watching movies such as One Survivor Remembers, Philadelphia, and
A Place at the Table to learn
about the experiences of others
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