Potomac High School

"Home of the Wolverines"

5211 Boydell Avenue

Oxon Hill, MD, 20745

Tel 301-702-3900

Fax: 301-702-3886

SEPT 28TH HOLLIDAY "YOM KIPPUR" SCHOOL CLOSED

"The Powerhouse in the Valley"

Principal
Principal-Donna Daniel

(E-mail Ddaniel@pgcps.org)

 

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5211 Boydell Avenue
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
 
Phone number (301) 702-3900

Fax number (301)702-3886

 

 

ADVISORIES

Implementation:
Fall 2008

PHS Advisor/Advisee Program is: an affective educational program designed to focus on the social, emotional, physical, intellectual, psychological, and ethical development of students.

This program provides a structured time during which special activities are designed and implemented to assist students find ways to fulfill their identified needs; intended to provide consistent, caring, and continuous adult guidance at school through the organization of a supportive and stable peer group that meets regularly under the guidance of a teacher serving as advisor.” (Forte & Schurr, 1993.

PHS advisory program is built into the schedule to help cultivate a sense of belonging and ownership. Advisory groups meet daily within each team to participate and plan activities such as guest lectures, field trips, meetings with the counselor, and service projects in the community and school. These groups provide a time for focused discussion and/or activities centered around student interests, needs, and team concerns.

PHS Advisory Goals

Goal 1: Understand the School Environment

Goal 2: Understand Self and Others

Goal 3: Understand Attitudes and Behaviors

Goal 4: Develop Interpersonal and Communication Skills

Goal 5: Develop Decision-Making and Problem-Solving Skills

Goal 6: Understand Career Awareness and Educational Planning

Goal 7: Community Involvement

Five Key Dimensions of Successful Advisory

       Purpose

       Organization

       Advisory Program Content

       Assessment

       Leadership

Advisories are incorporated in the master schedule everyday for 26 minutes directly after 2nd (03-04) period.

Advisory Themes

9th Grade - Ms. Bacchus-Yard

  • Ninth Grade Skills for Success-Reach for College

  • Character Education

10th Grade - Ms.Chow

  • Skills for Success Now-Reach for College

  • Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens

11th Grade- Mr. Little

  • College & Real Life Skills for Success-Reach for College

12th Grade- Ms. Lundy

  • Career Skills for Success-Reach for College

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