- To have every student be known well by at least one adult
- To provide a sense of community so that students will feel accepted and valued by advisors and peers
- To give students opportunities to discover their uniqueness so that they might come to appreciate the main differences among people
- To give students an opportunity to deal with issues and concerns related to their personal school experience
- To provide students an opportunity to develop social, conflict resolution, and communication skills
- To heighten student awareness of good citizenship by providing opportunities for meaningful contributions to their school environment