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Freshman Advisory

Overview

The Freshman Advisory program offers all ninth-grade students a daily small-group experience designed to support their transition to high school and lay the foundation for long-term success. Throughout the year, students build essential academic and social skills, explore topics relevant to adolescent life, and form meaningful connections with peers and staff. Advisory sessions focus on goal setting, time management, community building and personal growth, all within a supportive and inclusive environment. Each advisory group is co-led by a teacher and trained senior advisors who serve as mentors and role models.

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Department Contact Information

Kimberly Margis

Coordinator
kmargis@dist113.org
224-632-3224

Nicole Keith

On-Track Interventionist
nkeith@dist113.org
224-632-3066

Staff

Name

Email

Phone Number

Anastasia Balmer

abalmer@dist113.org

224-632-3179

Karen Degen

kdegen@dist113.org

224-632-3077

Pam Holt

pholt@dist113.org

224-632-3165

Britnee Kenyon

bkenyon@dist113.org

224-632-3164

Nikki Lazzaretto

nlazzaretto@dist113.org

224-632-3169

Markeise Russell

mrussell@dist113.org

224-632-3161

Chris Sykora

csykora@dist113.org

224-632-3178

Ron Velleuer

rvelleuer@dist113.org

224-632-3176