At CA, we want everyone to feel valued for their authentic selves, that they belong, and that they have a trusted adult cheering in their corner—someone with a bird’s eye view of all their needs, challenges, goals, and future aspirations. That’s where our advisory program comes in.
Comprised of a faculty member and a small group of peers, advisory includes social-emotional learning opportunities, grade-specific discussion topics, and even the occasional chillax session. In addition to supporting students, advisors also work closely with parents, communicating feedback and offering personal and academic guidance.
In Middle School, advisory is where students might explore what it means to be a good community member and friend, or learn to navigate complex social situations and how advocate for themselves. It’s an important part of the social fabric of the Middle School, with students meeting regularly to socialize and participate in team-building activities designed to help them find their place within our community.
In Upper School, students are with the same advisor and advisory peer group for their entire four years. Tight and trusted bonds form in these groups. Here is where students might learn to work across differences, lean into challenging conversations, find and use their voices, and plan for what comes next.
Advisors are there with students every step of the way, offering individual, personal, and academic guidance and shepherding students through self-reflection and goal setting.
Sound serious? Don’t worry—fun is built in, too, with lots of opportunities for camaraderie with fellow advisees.