SCH Switches Assembly and Advisory Days, Students Have Mixed Opinions

Logan Kirkpatrick ’26 and Dax Caplan ’26 | October 15, 2025

Photo of Upper School Assembly Taken by Dax Caplan ’26

This year, SCH switched the regular Monday assembly to Fridays, and the Friday advisory block to Mondays. The change has been met with a divided response between the student body.

The change, made with the goal of offering more flexibility during assemblies, while having a more informative and supportive environment during the Monday advisory block, has been a big shift for returning SCH students.

The new aim for assembly is to encourage more attention during senior speeches and have a more creative approach at the end of the week. Monday advisory is particularly helpful for underclassmen and their advisors who, together, can plan out students’ week based off of events seen in the weekly announcements. “We have seen an increase in announcements because students who were hesitant to speak in front of the entire student body are now advertising their clubs and activities, said Charlotte Giovinazzo, Assistant Head of Upper School.

A poll sent out to the whole Upper School provides insight into the split opinions across the student body. 65% of student respondents prefer the previous assembly schedule on Mondays, while only around 35% of student respondents are in favor of the change. 56% of respondents also prefer announcements to be made at assemblies rather than in advisory.

“For me, it’s tough to decide. I think I prefer the Monday assemblies, but the new ones on Fridays definitely do provide a good way to end the week,” said senior Shawn Quinn. Quinn also stated that having the announcements in advisory feels much easier and more efficient to go than listening to them at the previous Monday assemblies.

The old style of assembly was “at times long, which made it hard for the student body to sustain their attention. Having weekly announcements during Monday advisory provides opportunities for conversation about all of the opportunities our students have to get involved in school,” said Giovinazzo.

The new structure of assembly and new Monday advisory block brings many perks, such as more time to “celebrate the seniors” and more support for underclassmen who haven’t found their footing in a high school setting.

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About the Contributors

Logan Kirkpatrick ’26, Staff Writer

Logan is currently a senior at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, and this is his first year on staff. Outside of the classroom, Logan can be found on the lacrosse field or fishing. He also enjoys playing his guitar.

Dax Caplan ’26, Staff Writer

Dax Caplan is a senior at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, beginning his first year on the staff. Outside of School, he enjoys playing baseball, playing guitar, and hanging out with his family and friends. He also enjoys spending time with his two dogs.