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What is Quad A?
Adult/Adolescent, Advisor/Advisee (4 A's or Quad A for short).
Quad A is an advisory program for middle school students. Each week, the adult advisers meet with their Quad A group of 10 students to discuss a variety of social and academic expectations.
Why Have an Advisory Program?
IHM School strives to equip middle school students with the tools needed to develop into positive, productive Christians serving society. Through the Quad A program, students are encouraged to advocate for themselves, work as a team to solve problems, and in the Spring, lead their parent/student/teacher conference.
What are the Goals of Quad A?
- Provide an academic, emotional, & social safety net for middle school students.
- Build a community of trust and understanding among the group.
- Advocate both for the student and his/her classmates.
- Improve communication skills through small group discussions.
- Provide students with an environment to deal with teen-related issues.
- Help students see their own responsibility in their academic and social success.
What are Nests?
Nests are small groups made up of K through 5th graders who gather every 2 weeks for an activity, game, craft or program. Each group is headed by a 5th grade student who gathers their K-4th grade nest members and leads the meeting. This offers leadership opportunity and responsibility to our 5th graders and a friend group for each student. Each nest also has a staff advisor.