Catalog Student Handbook Advisory Program Schedule Explanation Upper School - Advisory Program Cary Academy allocates a special period, Advisory, during which students can meet with teachers, get started on the evening's homework, conduct research in an area of interest, or pursue other independent projects that relate to their academic studies. In addition to the Advisory period, teachers are often available after school by appointment to help students with topics that are particularly challenging. The Advisory period offers an opportunity for students to manage their own time.
Students report to their faculty advisors at the beginning of each advisory period.
Faculty members each advise 6 to 12 students, and are the school s primary advocates for the students who are assigned to them. Advisory is a time when advisors and advisees build a rapport that will last throughout their Upper School experience. From time to time the faculty advisor will have an agenda for Advisory that contains issues to discuss with advisees. Often such pursuits will require advance planning on the part of the student. For example, a student should schedule an appointment in advance with another teacher to ensure that the teacher is available for individual consultation.