In September, the teacher-adviser will explain school policies and programs to help students understand what is expected of them. The teacher-adviser will also help students work on their annual education plan. The program provides parents with an opportunity to participate more closely in their children's education. Parents know their children best, and they can provide important information about students' talents, interests, and skills. This information will be useful to the teacher-adviser in helping students set goals and develop and review their annual education plan.
Parents can also help students work towards the goals they set in their plan.
Teacher-advisers have regular contact with their students and are familiar with their progress in all their courses. They can answer many of the questions parents may have. Of course, parents are always free to contact their child's subject teachers or guidance counsellor, or the school principal. Teacher-advisers and guidance counsellors work together by keeping an eye on the overall progress of students. They are there to help each child achieve his or her goals.