Adventures with Faculty Families: Strengthening Friendships and Creating Memories

At LAS, Faculty Families play a vital role in enhancing the student experience. Each student is assigned to a "family" composed of faculty members as "parents" and a group of fellow students, creating a supportive community outside of their academic day! These Faculty Families were created to help guide students through life at LAS while encouraging them to connect with others beyond their regular peer groups. By developing these connections, students build a supportive community and make the most of their time at boarding school! 

Every week, Faculty Families meet to take part in various activities. More than just check-ins, these gatherings range from casual dinners to exciting events like movie nights, tobogganing, or other fun excursions. Unlike regular academic advisors who focus primarily on grades and performance, LAS Faculty Parents take a more holistic approach by prioritizing their students’ social and emotional well-being in addition to their academic success. This important system makes sure that students are not only academically excelling but also emotionally supported during an often challenging time when students are readjusting to a new life and routine.

This week, our Faculty Families went on some fun adventures! On Thursday, families ventured out of school for thrilling activities, allowing students to bond with their peers and faculty parents outside the usual school setting. Students tried wake surfing, visited thermal baths, tried canyoning, went on city breaks, solved escape room puzzles, and much more! These experiences helped students create lasting memories with their Faculty Families while having a fantastic time!

By venturing outside the classroom and engaging in these fun activities, students are given the opportunity to recharge and de-stress, which adds to their overall well-being and academic performance. Whether boating on Lake Geneva, enjoying a day at the spa, or learning in a museum, these moments away from academic pressures allow students to create new friendships and return to school feeling refreshed and ready for the semester ahead!