5All students at MacArthur Middle School have an Advisory period everyday from 8:05-8:38. Each advisory consists of a small group of students of approximately 15. The advisor serves as a contact person between home and school and also as a facilitator encouraging students to get to know each other in a safe and secure environment.
At the 8th grade level, the Advisory class period also serves as a way to prepare students for 8th grade promotion and the transition to high school.
Weekly 8th Grade Advisory Schedule:
At the 8th grade level, the Advisory class period also serves as a way to prepare students for 8th grade promotion and the transition to high school.
Weekly 8th Grade Advisory Schedule:
- Monday: DEAR DAY (Drop Everything And Read)
- Tuesday: Trivia/Activity Day
- Wednesday: Activity Day
- Thursday: Activity Day
- Friday: Get Organized and Make an Academic Choice
- Digital Citizenship
- Test-Taking Strategies and On-Demand Writing Practice (for high school placement tests)
- Athletic Tournaments (including mat ball, volleyball, flicker ball)
- Service Projects
- Gang Awareness
- Cultural Education
- Character Education
- PARCC Preparation