Advising

Teachers have responsibility for groups of advisees each year, usually numbering between five and eight students. Returning students choose their advisor each year, and many retain the same advisor throughout their career at the School. The Admission Office assigns advisors for all new students.

Meeting students regularly in both formal and informal sessions, advisors work closely with their advisees by monitoring all aspects of each advisee’s life at the School. Each advisee group becomes a small family unit, often celebrating birthdays and having dinner together on and off campus. Advisors serve as the most important initial link between parents and the School, communicating frequently through conferences, telephone calls and e-mail. St. Andrew’s takes particular pride in an advisee program that monitors and mentors each student with warmth and care.