<p> GCPS Middle School Advisement Program Framework for Schools Vision/Purpose of Advisement Programs The purpose of advisement programs is to build meaningful connections between adults and students resulting in improved student academic achievement. Program Structure Optimum Minimum Meeting Frequency Meet weekly Meet 2 times per month Duration 30 minutes each 60 minutes total per month Group Size 15/1 30/1 Group Division Keep advisor 3 yrs Keep advisor 1 year Alphabetical/grade Pod/Team assignment</p><p>ESOL/SPED students should be mainstreamed, when possible</p><p>Advisors will prioritize the needs of advisees and make a personal contact with them between advisement sessions. All advisees should be contacted at some point, based on need. Advisors will keep a log of contacts.</p><p>Essential Content </p><p>6 th Grade Topics 7th Grade Topics 8th Grade Topics</p><p>Building Your Individual Skills Building Your Individual Skills Building Your Individual Skills Building Relationships Building Relationships Cyber Bullying Social Skills Goal Setting Internet Safety Time Mgt. Time Management Study Skills Conflict Resolution Conflict/Bullying/Violence Building Relationships Employability Skills Cyber-Smarts Time Management Respect Successful School Experience Successful School Experience Successful School Experience Study Skills Goal Setting What to expect in MS Attendance Attendance Study Skills Test Taking Extra-Curricular/Volunteerism Attendance Promotion Criteria Test Talks Attendance Planning for Future Promotion Criteria HS Transition Appropriate Behavior Planning for Future Diploma Options Using Agenda Books Employment Skills Maxwell/GraysonTech What to Expect in HS GPA/HOPE Planning for Future Ma/Sci/Tech High School Promotion Criteria Goal Setting Employability Skills</p><p>An administrative task force developed an instructional calendar to ensure continuity throughout Gwinnett middle school advisement programs. An administrative task force developed an instructional calendar to ensure continuity throughout Gwinnett middle school advisement programs.</p>