Since the beginning of February, the Fair Grove High School has made a major change to how they run their advisory system, deciding to switch from multiple zones to classroom zones based around students’ grades and missing assignments.
The new system separates students into different zones, these zones being categorized as the white zone and purple zone. The white zone, for students who need more time to work on assignments, and purple zone for those with good academic standing. Lakyn Saddler (12) explained how she believes this new system is beneficial to teachers, “Before the change, it felt like a stressful time for teachers. There was constantly a line of students wanting to go places. Now teachers don’t have to deal with that as much.”
Some students are very appreciative of the new advisory change. Kynlee Peck (11) said, “I really like the new advisory system. I think it helps students to get on top of their missing assignments and keep their grades up.” Although Peck hasn’t been significantly affected by the change, she still sees benefits for students who need more time on their assignments.
For other students though the adjustment to the new switch had taken time. Saddler shared that the change is different but likely for the better, “I still feel a little unsure about the change. I was used to the way advisory was before, but now that we have the zones. I feel like I have a bit more freedom in where I get to spend my time.” She added that these new zones help her stay more focused during the advisory period.
Macklen Johnson (12) explained how he thinks that the new system is keeping students accountable, “It gives kids who are all caught up on work and way ahead in grades something to keep them motivated to keep those grades up.” He added, “I think we should keep it because it gives kids another reason to have good grades rather than just to have a good GPA.”
Waylon Wright (12), although unaffected, still sees the purpose in the change. Wright expresses his opinion explaining that the change has separated students into the two zones very well.
Peck explained her overall thoughts about the advisory change, “I think that the longer we keep this system, the fewer missing assignments we will have as a high school.”
Saddler added her opinion, “It still feels too early to tell, but I think it would be a good idea to keep the zones. Before the change in the zones, it felt like a stressful time for the teachers.”
The Fair Grove High School new advisory switch has come with mixed opinions across the student body. The possibility of the new advisory staying permanently is still up for debate, with people still voicing their opinions about the ever changing system.
