An Advisement Period was implemented in the 2007-08 school year after nearly 3 years of planning, creating, and organizing by Turlock High School's TPT (Tipping Point Team; formerly RIA--Reading in Action). The intent of the 15-minute, 3rd period Advisement is to provide students, from all "pockets" of campus, the opportunity to "connect" with approximately 20 other students and 1 staff member for the course of 4 years within an environment that fosters respect, team-building, camaraderie, and role-modeling. Advisement will continue to be monitored and assessed by an Advisement Committee comprised of certificated and classified staff members as well as administrators. 

Comments from Students

"I appreciate being a part of a small diverse community."

"Although I'm a senior I've found the period as a welcome break.  It's a time where I can collect myself and organize for the day."

"Advisement has been a great way to interact with different groups of kids, but it would be nice to have someone in my Advisement who is in my grade and my classes to work with on my studies."

"Advisement is the time to relax, talk to your friends, and plan out the rest of your schedule for the day.  And I am looking forward to the rest of my Advisement as the year goes by."

"I think Advisement is good because you can finish some homework or study for a test.  And you can also eat a snack if you're hungry and take a break from class."

"I like Advisement because it allows me to relax before my harder classes.  Also if I have some homework I couldn't get to, I can do it then."

Comments from Staff 
 

"I enjoy Advisement for the mere fact that I've met students I would have never encountered in the everyday teaching that I do.  As much as the students complain about not having brunch, I have seen friendships form.  I have been able to talk to students about the processes necessary to get college..." ~Salinda Mabie, Teacher

"I always enjoyed the connection I got with student athletes when I coached.  I no longer coach and Advisement has brought that connection back." ~Frank Clementi, Teacher

"I've enjoyed watching the interaction of my kids. I see a 4.0+ GPA student work with a 2.5 student, and I know this wouldn't happen if it weren't for Advisement!  The mixing of variables on campus has resulted in ALL students getting along; we're a family.  They help each other with homework and social issues. We problem solve and discuss world events.  Kind of fun if you ask me! " ~Mary Krupka Teacher