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Here are some ....then, signing out of this discussion.

Set up a stronger advisory system (not just a person and a time slot) - with dedicated positive outreach programming and expectations that advisors mentor and know all of their advisees and are open to parents. Some other schools also use the advisory bond as a way to support school spirit via cross advisory activities (like fun competitions).[b] I think the advisory system is pretty good, and there are professional counselors over and above,so IMO they are already doing this[/b]

Discourage teachers from a mindset of competing to have label of "the hardest class/teacher at Sidwell" [b]I don't know any teachers who come to work with this mindset. Some teachers are just more rigid, or harder, than others. What is wrong with challenging kids and having them rise to the challenge?[/b]

Hold all teachers accountable to follow the (good but often not followed) policies the counseling/health offices have set up for support for sick students to catch up [b]I don't even understand this. Allowences are always made with kids are ill. Kids need to be proactive with the faculty when they are sick or have conflcts[/b]

Stop putting students and parents at arms length [b]I don't reach out to faculty or admin often, but when i do, I get a pretty quick response. The kids are never at arms length. The school WANTS the kids to be engaged and proactive.[/b]

Hire teachers who care about student well being and value the mentorship role[b] I think they generally do. I also think teachers applying to teach at a school like Sidwell WANT that role.[/b]

Have a parent teacher conferences every year with every teacher [b]This is physically impossible from a time standpoint, but again, whenever I have had to reach out to a faculty member, I have gotten a quick response. Parents are always told that they can schedule to meet with a teacher any time. I don't understand, unless there is a significant academic issue, why any parent would want or need to meet with a teacher in the upper school[/b]

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Yeah - ok.  Another head in the sand.[/quote]

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