Late Start Wednesday ( LSW ) Schedule
During our weekly Late Start Wednesdays , teachers are involved in professional development and / or departmental meetings . Parents / guardians are encouraged to book student medical and dental appointments on Wednesday mornings in order to reduce class absences .
LSW Late Start Weds
Start
Duration
( min ) End Students are welcome to come to campus for quiet study in the library ( 8:00 - 9:10 am ) or use the fitness center , as well as participate in scheduled external activities . WS Professional learning groups will meet weekly from 8:00-9:05 am 1st 9:20 am 70 10:30 am Travel 10:30 am 10 10:40 am 2nd 10:40 am 70 11:50 am Break 11:50 am 60 12:50 pm 3rd 12:50 pm 70 2:00 pm Travel 2:00 pm 10 2:10 pm 4th 2:10 pm 70 3:20 pm
Extended Advisory Thursday ( EATH ) Schedule
EATH Start
Duration
( min ) End 1st 8:20 am 65 9:25 am Travel 9:25 am 10 9:35 am 2nd 9:35 am 65 10:40 am Travel 10:40 am 5 10:45 am Extended Advisory
10:45 am 50 11:35 am
Lunch 11:35 am 65 12:40 pm 3rd 12:40 pm 75 1:55 pm Travel 1:55 pm 10 2:05 pm 4th 2:05 pm 75 3:20 pm
Advisory Program
Purpose of Advisory
Community , Relationships , Belonging and Skill Development
Advisory is a fundamental element of pastoral care in the Senior School and one which , in line with the School ’ s philosophy , places the whole girl and her well-being right at the centre of its programming . The fundamental purpose of advisory is to co-create a safe space with students , where they can develop positive connections to a trusted adult ( e . g ., the student ’ s advisor ) and to their peers , thereby fostering a sense of belonging , community and shared values . In addition , the CHS advisory programming is designed to explore strategies and skills needed for our students to thrive throughout their Senior School journey and into their future . Advisory provides opportunities to develop social and emotional learning , executive functioning and global competencies through responding to current affairs and a range of technology skills . Furthermore , students explore elements of the Ivy Compass Program within advisory , including the North Quadrant which focuses on students developing a strong sense of self .
Structure of Advisory
Within each grade , students are divided into nine advisory groups . The advisory group will remain together , typically with the same advisor , throughout their journey to matriculation . As a result , lasting , trusting relationships develop among students , as well as between students and their advisor .
The advisors offer first-line guidance and support for students . Each advisor becomes knowledgeable about their advisees ’ experiences and programming here and outside of Crofton House . The advisors ’ integral role in students ’ lives include acting as advocates for students as well as liaising with parents / guardians and other
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