Advisory

PHA’s Advisory program provides each student with a small community of peers and a trusted adult to support them in their school experience. Advisories meet 2-3 times a week to participate in circle discussions about a range of topics, play community-building games, and receive academic advising. The purpose of this time is to build community and a sense of belonging while also developing students’ social-emotional skills and habits of success. 

The advisor’s role is to facilitate advisory meetings, advise and advocate for their advisees in their academic growth, and be a first point of contact for families regarding questions or concerns about each advisee’s overall school experience. Advisors also hold listening conferences with families in the fall semester and facilitate student-led conferences with families in the second semester.