P.A.S.S.

(Personal, Academic, and Social Success)

M.M.S. Advisory Program

 

The P.A.S.S. Program at M.M.S. is an advisory program designed to give our students the opportunity to develop a personal relationship with an adult staff member in our school.  All students in grades 6, 7, and 8, participate in the program, which occurs twice a month for 40 minutes.

 

Each student is assigned to a group of 12-15 students (two adults, per homeroom) and the group meets with the adult staff member to share experiences, do activities designated by the P.A.S.S. curriculum, and develop relationships that assist the student to be the best he/she can be here at M.M.S.

 

Advisory Programs are research-based and considered best practice for middle school students based on the theory that every middle school student should have at least one adult with whom they can develop a meaningful relationship.  It is our hope that, through this program, all students have the opportunity to be heard and appreciated.

 

P.A.S.S. Activity Examples

 

Individual & Group Activities

* Door Decorating Contest

* Diversity Lessons

* Tolerance Activities

* Birthday Celebrations

* Individual Appreciation of Differences

* Transition (Grade Level and Building)

 

Team Activities

* Team Olympics

* Active Games

* Athletic Competition

* Incorporation Pillars of Citizenship

* Extension of Class Themes

* Curriculum Integration and Reinforcement

 

Grade Level & Building-wide Activities

* Grade Level Kickball Tournament

* Anti-bullying Assemblies with principal

* STAR Orientation (Student Assistance)

* Report card review/reflection

* Wellness Curriculum

* Community Service

 

For more information about the P.A.S.S. program, contact:

 

Kristie Socha

Christie Beardsley

 

Phone # (717) 691-4560

 

Email:

[email protected]

 

Mechanicsburg Middle School

1750 South Market Street

Mechanicsburg, PA 17055