9th Grade Advisory Schedule
1st Term:
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Welcome students and set ground rules for Advisory Days (Wednesday)
Attend Freshman Class meeting the first few days
Review Handbook and encourage students to participate in clubs and to attend school events
Conduct “Get to know you” and team building activities (may utilize resources found on http://chsadvisory.wikispaces.com/)
Attend Freshman Class meeting on texting
Introduce SDMyLife to the students and have them add freshman classes to Personal Learning
Plan and complete My Goals & Plans
Discuss Career Clusters utilizing SDMyLife Magazine using lesson plans provided
Teach students how to use Student Portal to check homework, grades & attendance. Name:
SIMS number. Password: first and last initials (no caps) and their birthday - ex: jb06231999.
2nd Term:
 Continue with Career Cluster lessons using SDMyLife Magazine (4 lessons total)
 Begin SDMyLife Portfolio development (Learning Styles Inventory, My Careers, My Education,
My Saved Majors, My Activities & Experiences, My Assignments & Activities, My Journal, My
Advisement Log)
 Continue Academic, Personal/Social and Career lessons found on the WIKI
 Attend Freshman Class meeting on Graduation Requirements and other topics
3rd Term:
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Attend Freshman Class meeting regarding registration
Have students complete the SDMyLife Matchmaker prior to registration for next year’s classes
Review report card and utilize Graduation Requirements checklists
Distribute and discuss registration material
Aid students in entering selected classes online during assigned times
Enter Sophomore classes chosen onto SDMyLife personal learning plan
Discuss bullying utilizing resources on http://chs-advisory.wikispaces.com/ or as distributed from
Rachael’s Challenge
4th Term:
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Continue to discuss topics of interest to the students
Complete their SDMyLife Portfolio requirements Review graduation requirements, classes they
have failed and have them adjust their schedules for next year accordingly
Remind students to fill any empty blocks on their schedule prior to the end of school
Throughout the year:
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Perform periodic grade checks throughout the week
Contact parents with concerns regarding students
Request SAT’s as needed
Welcome and orient new students
Monitor ICU list and send students to appropriate location