Advisory

At CPS, students from grades 7-12 have a specified time every week to devote to Advisory. Advisory is facilitated by teachers and is structured on 4 goals: 

• Social and Emotional Learning — Students are engaged in a variety of self assessments focused on the VIA Character Strengths, Clifton Strengthsfinder, and other career development assessments housed within the Naviance learning platform. Students learn about themselves and how to relate better with each other by reviewing and applying the results of these assessments. These assessments are also used to help students with their post-secondary exploration.
• Building Community — Students participate in team building activities in an effort to connect with their fellow students and teachers as well as their broader school community.
• Post-Secondary Planning — Starting at 7^th grade, CPS begins teaching students about the variety of post-secondary pathways that are available to them by utilizing a scaffolded  approach that moves students from college and career awareness, to college and career exploration, to college and career readiness, and ending in college and career attainment. In the upper grades, a considerable amount of time is focused on soft skill development as well as life skills.
• Academic Monitoring — Students keep track of their grades and progress toward grade completion and graduation. This reinforces the skills of self advocacy and time management.

Advisory supporting graduation:

Cincinnati Public Schools Board mandated Advisory Program is designed to support students in four key areas: social-emotional learning, community building, academic progress monitoring, and post-secondary planning. Through this program, students develop essential skills while also earning valuable credentials that count toward graduation.

Goals of the Advisory Program:

• Social-Emotional Learning: Supports students in developing self-awareness, resilience, and emotional regulation.
• Community Building: Fosters meaningful relationships with peers and mentors, creating a strong support system.
• Academic Progress Monitoring: Helps students stay on track with their coursework and graduation requirements.
• Post-Secondary Planning: Guides students in exploring college, career, and workforce opportunities.

Credential Opportunities by Grade Level:

• 9th Grade: Students will earn their Lead 4 Change Credential, applicable for 3 points toward the Industry Recognized Credentials Career Seal.
• 10th Grade: Students will earn their "Leading with Excellence" Lean Sigma Credential, applicable for 3 points toward the Industry Recognized Credentials Career Seal.
• 11th & 12th Grade: Students will earn their Ohio Means Jobs Readiness Seal, a recognized credential for graduation requirements.

By participating in Advisory, students gain both academic and real-world skills that prepare them for future success.