Advisory classes are a curriculum that is shared across many school districts all over the country, with the intended purpose of teaching social and emotional learning among students. This small period of the day is a time for students to take an academic break to interact with new groups of people, share interests, and establish meaningful connections. The implementation of advisory at Malden High School has sparked controversy, with many students and staff questioning its necessity, some embracing it, and a few simply ignoring its existence.