They also provide an effective forum for teachers, administrators, and students who want to speak out. Periodically, school meetings bring visitors to our campus. Visiting artists tell stories or sing operatic arias, introduce students to the music of African drums, or demonstrate dexterity with Israeli puppets. Advisors Each teacher is advisor to 8 to 10 students. As advocates, educators, interpreters, and mediators, advisors are the first line of communication among student, school, and home.
Advisors monitor the academic and personal growth of their advisees in daily meetings.
They review course comments and interim reports. They offer firsthand guidance and perspective, and often become lasting friends with their advisees. Citizenship Students and adults in the Watkinson School community hold each other accountable to clearly defined standards of honesty, healthful living, and civil behavior. Our goal is to help students learn to make responsible choices. Adults confront students when the results of their decisions are in conflict with Watkinson's standards.