In this episode of Raider Ramble, Robyn Schuster, President of the North Shore Country Day Parents’ Association, and Rachel Sun, Assistant Head of Middle School, discuss the importance of the parent-student-teacher partnership in supporting students through the challenges of middle school. They delve into the role of advisors, goal-setting, reflection, and navigating social dynamics to help students grow and become more independent.

Top Ten Takeaways for Parents:

• Collaborative relationship between parents, students, and teachers is key to supporting students socially, academically, and emotionally.
• Advisors serve as the main point of contact for students and parents, providing guidance and advocacy.
• Middle school advisors help students plan ahead, manage workload, and communicate with teachers effectively.
• Advisors play a role in supporting both students and parents through the challenges of middle school transitions.
• Middle school is a time for students to gain independence and self-sufficiency with the support of parents and advisors.
• Multi-year advisory groups benefit students by providing mentorship and guidance across different grade levels.
• Goal setting, reflection, and open sessions in advisory help students manage challenges and seek advice from peers.
• Parents can utilize their connection with advisors to address concerns and understand typical behavior from their middle schoolers.
• Advisors offer insights into social dynamics at school and help parents gain a fuller picture of their child's experiences.
• Effective communication and collaboration between parents and advisors are crucial for supporting students through middle school challenges.

LINKS
The Power of Advisory: Supporting Students Every Step of the Way
https://www.nscds.org/community/news/~board/nscd-news/post/the-power-of-advisory-supporting-students-every-step-of-the-way