Middle School Advisory Programs: Findings from the Field

Tf his article originated as Large Midwest School District (the name of the school district has been changed to provide ano nymity) began its transition from junior highs to middle schools. As a member of the steering committee and a teacher in one of the junior highs, the author observed all stages and aspects of the transition from committee and school lev els. The single largest area of concern for teachers and parents was the advisory.