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Dedicated advisory, counseling, and learning resource services help students build confidence and strengthen academic skills.
Advisory
We recognize that every Buckley boy is different, and so in their Upper School years, we run an advisory program that pairs each boy with a faculty or staff advisor to help support him through the remainder of his Buckley journey. Advisors and advisees meet every Friday afternoon to catch up on the week over a game of cards or a milkshake at a local diner. The conversations are casual and supportive, and the advisors often become advocates for—and mentors to—the boys.
Counseling
The School Psychologist, in consultation with Buckley community members, provides student support services including classroom discussions and lessons rooted in social and emotional learning, such as self- and social awareness, self-management, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. Individually, and when appropriate, students have access to short-term mental health counseling. The School Psychologist also serves as a resource for families regarding parent concerns—as well as for school-related crises—and when necessary provides referrals to external resources for additional support.
Skills and Language Arts (SLA)
The Learning Resource Department, in collaboration with the Psychological Support team, provides cognitive and emotional support to ensure each Buckley student develops confidence in himself and his capacity to learn. The Director of Learning Support works closely with the Lower School as Class IV boys transition from a contained classroom to the departmentalized classroom in the Upper School. SLA is an opportunity for Class V–VIII boys to waive Spanish or French and receive small group instruction in reading, writing, and executive functioning. The Director of Learning Support recommends, implements, and follows up on all psychoeducational evaluations in addition to administering standardized testing.
