Advisory Launch Slides
HYDE BROOKLYN
7th Grade Advisory
Advisory Launchpad
OWN YOUR YEAR:
The 7th Grade Standard
Welcome to advisory. This is where we build community, master our routines, and live out the Hyde Five Words.
One Community
Five Core Words
Let's build something exceptional today.
THE ENTRANCE STANDARD
Routine 01
01
Cross the Threshold
Enter with a positive attitude. Give a high-five, handshake, or respectful nod to your advisor at the door.
Voice Level 0 (Silent)
02
Secure & Settle
Put away your phone immediately in your backpack or the advisory dock. Sit down at your assigned desk.
Out of Sight & Mind
03
Start Daily Spark
Open your planner to record assignments. Begin the whiteboard prompt or binder organization task immediately.
3-Minute Challenge
Why? "How we start is how we finish." We start with focus and clear intentions.
First 4 Minutes Matter
ATTENDANCE IS LEADERSHIP
Routine 02
Our Goal
95% Attendance Rate
Every day you are absent, you lose crucial instruction, peer collaboration, and community-building. Your presence matters to our collective success.
If You're Going to Be Absent:
- • Have a parent/guardian notify the main office by 7:45 AM.
- • Email your advisor or check Google Classroom for missed work.
Tardy & Arrival Policy
Arriving on time sets a productive rhythm for your entire school day.
8:00
Doors Close & Lock
You must sign in at the front desk for a tardy pass.
3x
Three Unexcused Tardies
Triggers a phone call home and advisory intervention.
Community Check-in: "No team succeeds with empty lockers." Be present, lead by example.
100% Attendance Advisory Rewards
THE FIVE HYDE WORDS
Our DNA
Courage
Taking smart risks and stretching past comfort zones.
"Step Up First"
Integrity
Being honest with yourself and others. Doing right when alone.
"Speak Truth"
Leadership
Inspiring others through positive choices and action.
"Set the Standard"
Curiosity
Asking "why," digging deeper, and loving the process of learning.
"Ask Questions"
Concern
Supporting and protecting the well-being of others.
"Care Deeply"
How do these five words define you? Think of one word you want to champion today.
Reflect & Choose
LIVING THE FIVE WORDS: COURAGE & INTEGRITY
Part 1
Courage in 7th Grade
Courage is not the absence of fear; it is acting with confidence even when you're nervous.
Raise your hand even if you are not 100% sure of the answer.
Stand up for others when you witness exclusion or teasing.
Own your mistakes immediately without making excuses.
Integrity in 7th Grade
Integrity is keeping promises, telling the truth, and doing high-quality work when nobody is watching.
Submit your own work; cheating and plagiarism break trust.
Be honest with teachers, peers, and yourself.
Honor classroom guidelines, even when the teacher steps out.
Reflect: "Courage gets us started," but "Integrity keeps us strong."
1-Minute Turn & Talk
LEADERSHIP, CURIOSITY, CONCERN
Part 2
Leadership
Setting the standard. Inspiring your classmates with positive behaviors.
- • Volunteering to lead activities
- • Setting a positive tone daily
- • Keeping others on track
Curiosity
Asking great questions. Loving learning. Searching for deeper answers.
- • Asking "How does this work?"
- • Reading books beyond assignments
- • Trying new problem-solving paths
Concern
Supporting the health and growth of everyone in our Hyde family.
- • Checking on a sad classmate
- • Cleaning desks & sharing tools
- • Welcoming new peer voices
Remember: We are a crew, not passengers. What affects one of us affects all of us.
Hyde Brotherhood/Sisterhood
TECH & PHONE POLICY: ZERO DISTRACTION
Standard 01
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Personal Phones & Headphones
- Phones must be completely OFF and locked inside backpacks or designated bins from 8:00 AM to dismissal.
- Headphones & Airpods are to be stored completely out of sight. No "one ear out" wearing.
- Immediate Seizure: If a phone is seen or heard, it goes directly to the office for parent retrieval.
School Chromebooks
- Charge nightly: Bring a fully charged Chromebook and your power cord to school every single day.
- Open ONLY on cue: Keep the lid closed until your teacher gives the "Screens Open" signal.
- Stay on task: Only academic tabs are allowed. GoGuardian is monitored 100% of the time.
Why? Integrity means protecting our focus. Technology is a tool, not a toy.
GoGuardian Enabled
BATHROOM & HALLWAY EXPECTATIONS
Standard 02
01
The "10/10 Rule"
No restroom trips or hall passes are permitted during the first 10 minutes or the last 10 minutes of any class period.
Protect Instructional Time
02
Non-Verbal Ask
Raise the restroom hand signal at an appropriate non-instructional moment. Wait for your teacher's silent nod or permission.
Never Interrupt a Mini-Lesson
03
Pass & Sign-Out
Fill out the digital or paper sign-out sheet. Take the hallway pass, go directly to the designated restroom, and return within 4 minutes.
No Wandering / 4-Min Limit
Why? Integrity means moving through the hallways quickly, quietly, and directly.
Lanyard Passes Required
ORGANIZATION IS POWER
Standard 03
Your Daily Armor
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The Hyde Student Planner
Open on your desk at the beginning of advisory. Assignments are written down daily.
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The Unified Binder
Keep subjects sorted. Never stuff loose sheets into pockets or backpacks.
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Write-Ready Writing Tools
At least two sharpened pencils or blue/black pens should be ready in your pencil pouch.
Belongings & Lockers
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Locker Runs (AM / PM)
Visit your locker before school starts and immediately at dismissal. No mid-day hallway trips.
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Backpack & Desk Safety
Keep backpacks tucked neatly under your chair. No bags are allowed to block the walk paths.
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Clean Sweep Check
In the last 2 minutes of advisory, check the floor for trash and push your chair all the way in.
Why? Curiosity requires an organized mind, and organization starts with organized materials.
Weekly Binder Inspections
OUR ADVISORY PROMISE
Launch Assignment
"I am the master of my fate,
I am the captain of my soul."
Today, you will complete your Advisory Contract & Goal-Setting Sheet. Commit to your routines, honor the Five Words, and set your course for 7th grade.
Sign the Contract
Set 2 Main Goals
Next Step: Your advisor will hand out the Advisory Passport. Let's get to work.
Go to Worksheet
Advisory Launch Contract
HYDE BROOKLYN
7th Grade Advisory
Advisory Launch Contract
"I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul."
Student Name
Date
Advisory Room
1
Select Your Word
Review the Five Hyde Words: Courage, Integrity, Leadership, Curiosity, Concern. Which word represents your biggest area of focus or growth this semester? Why?
Courage Integrity Leadership Curiosity Concern
2
Routine Commitments
Initial beside each standard to show you understand and commit to maintaining our advisory environment.
INIT
Zero-Distraction Tech
Phone completely off in bag. Chromebook remains closed unless instructed.
INIT
Entry & Spark Routine
Enter silently at Level 0, find your seat, and start Daily Spark in 3 minutes.
INIT
Bathroom 10/10 Rule
No restroom during first/last 10 mins. Must return within 4 minutes.
INIT
Weekly Organization
Fill out Hyde Planner daily and keep subjects sorted in your Unified Binder.
3
7th Grade Action Goals
Write down one measurable Academic Goal and one community-focused Character Goal for this term.
Academic Focus Goal
Character/Community Goal
By signing below, I promise to uphold the Five Hyde Words with honor and respect. I will hold myself and my advisory crew to the highest expectations, making this a successful, high-achieving school year.
Student Signature
Advisor Signature
