RamTime Purpose
The GMHS Ram Time Advisory course meets once a week on Wednesday. When possible students will keep their Ram Time teacher all four years at GMHS, receiving .5 credit per year. The Ram Time course has three purposes:
Create positive and caring relationships among staff and students which promotes an emotionally, physically safe and inclusive environment for all students; and
Promote high levels of learning for all students through multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS); and
Explore college/career readiness by engaging in the Academy program.
Roles and Responsibilies
The Advisor (Teacher)
Act as coach, advocate and role model
Encourages students to participate in the life of GMHS
Encourages students to achieve their highest academic potential and engage in their Academy of choice
Obtains answer to extra-curricular questions
Discusses current issues in students' lives and helps them to problem solve
The Advisee (Student)
Actively engages and participates in RamTime activities
Cultivates and promotes a healthy, inclusive and safe school climate for students and staff
Develops, pursues and achieves personal and academic goals
Accesses advisors to obtain answers to learning or extra-curricular needs
Helps the group (classmates) to solve current issues and concerns