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Mentors Who Motivate

Our advising program connects Chapin’s core values of service, action, and inclusion to every student's academic and residential experience.

Students are thoughtfully matched with advisors based on their strengths, interests, and individual needs, fostering relationships that often last well beyond graduation.

Advisors help students navigate school life, build confidence, set goals, communicate with families and develop the skills to become independent learners. When questions or challenges arise, the advisor is the first point of support, working closely with teachers, coaches, dorm parents, and families to help every student thrive.

Between 6 and 8 students is the average range for the size of advisories, and advisors connect with their advisees each day.

Advisors Assist with...

Course Selection

Advisors meet with their advisors individually every spring to discuss appropriate course selections for the upcoming school year. They help students keep track of the academic credits necessary to graduate and to choose courses at the correct level.

 

Family Communication

Advisors maintain regular communication with families, beginning with an introductory conversation during the first few weeks of school. Throughout the year, advisors provide updates every two weeks, sharing each student's academic progress, personal growth, social development, and overall well-being.

 

Effort Marks

In addition to quarterly grades, advisors monitor effort marks to help students reach their full potential. They encourage self-awareness, reflection, and a strong commitment to personal growth and success.