Paxon Hollow Middle School Advisory

The Paxon Hollow Middle School Advisory program meets every Wednesday.  Students have an advisor that will remain with them for their entire three years at the middle school. This is based on the research-based belief that every student be given the opportunity to get to know one adult well in their middle school experience.  Students will have the opportunity to work cooperatively in groups working on several themes throughout this year based on the Six Pillars of Character.  We are emphasizing the need for each and every student that comes through the Paxon Hollow doors to be terrific (TRRFCC) in every way. 

We hope to accomplish this by:

1. Providing an environment and activities that will create bonding within an advisory group so that students will feel accepted and valued by both their teacher and peers.

2. Helping students deal with academic issues and set goals which will foster positive school experiences.

3. Giving students methods through which to discover their uniqueness and commonalities allowing them to appreciate similarities and differences among people.

4. Helping students develop positive relationships through experiences that implement group dynamics.

5. Promoting critical thinking skills through discussion and problem solving so that students can learn to make responsible choices.

6. Developing listening skills and an understanding of the interferences which can effect communication.

7. Building self-esteem in students so that they may become confident, capable young adults who will assume responsibility for their own actions and decisions.

8. Increasing student awareness of good citizenship through various opportunities for meaningful contribution to both school and community.

9. Providing opportunities for extensive student involvement through shared decision making.

10.  Improving home/school communication and relationships. 

PAXON HOLLOW STUDENTS ARE TERRIFIC! (TRRFCC)