Lynx Life PCMS Multiage Advisory

Mission Statement The purpose of Lynx Life is to promote the personal, social, and academic development of our students.

Why an Advisory Program? It’s good for kids! Without advisory school would be more distant. It would not be as cheerful. We would not be as connected to everybody. – 6th grade girl It is, um, a place where you can get stuff off your chest. And once you do, you rethink what you are doing and think, like, um, is this right? So that helps with your school work.- 7th grade boy It gets you into the state of mind that school is not only about work, but that it is a place where teachers really know you and understand you. So, I think, as a school, having advisory connects everyone. – 8th grade boy

Why is it Multi-age? Builds a school community Provides leadership roles Creates a school culture where we all look out for each other Positively impacts self esteem All students will go to the same high school (IHS) Students and advisors have years to bond 

Goals of Lynx Life Goal One: Relationships Goal Two: Navigate Through Academic Future Goal Three: Leadership and Decision Making Skills

Student Accountability Lynx Life classes will develop norms for Lynx Life. Students will be expected to participate in all activities. In some cases, students will assist other students. For example, if an 8th grader is excellent with organization, s/he may help a struggling 6th grader. Mrs. Bailey and Mr. McGowan expect students to participate and be respectful during Lynx Life and all school activities.

Lynx Life/Advisory Schedule Meets every M/T/Th/F for 20 minutes before first period Lynx Life 8:10 am 8:30 am 1st Period 8:35 am 9:25 am 2nd Period 9:30 am 10:20 am 3rd Period 10:25 am 11:15 am 1st Lunch 11:45 am 4th Period A 11:50 am 12:45 pm 4th Period B 11:20 am 2nd Lunch 12:15 pm 12:20 pm 4th Period C 3rd Lunch 5th Period 12:50 pm 1:40 pm 6th Period 1:45 pm 2:35 pm

Examples of Lessons Electronic files/password management tips Practice drills/ safety information Anti-bullying lessons Career Fair and career interest lessons Study Skills Caring Through Sharing lesson for food drive Stress management Fun run, door decorating contests, holiday contests Locker cleanout Some assemblies take place during Lynx Life All the other important lessons we want students to learn that don’t fit into core curriculum.

W.E.B. Where Everyone Belongs W.E.B. is a leadership program, which trains 8th graders to help welcome 6th graders and incorporate them into our school culture. Some Lynx Life time on Th/Fr will be used for 6th graders to meet with their WEB leaders. WEB leaders will support their 6th graders all year. WEB leaders will invite 6th graders to PCMS events throughout the year.

Continuous Improvement The Lynx Life team is working hard to create an excellent program for our students. This team will collect feedback from students, parents, and staff to continually improve the program.