This year’s updated schedule has been one of the biggest changes aside from other policy changes. The bell schedule has certainly had an effect on the way students manage their time and class work.
“At my old school we had a similar schedule with nine periods, but I found it easier before we switched to the new schedule. I think it’s just okay,” stated sophomore Bianca Jauregui. The shift from five to nine class periods poses a significant challenge for students, as it can complicate their ability to manage workloads across multiple subjects.
“Honestly I don’t like the new schedule, I feel like we’re always working to the bell,” stated junior Pheenix Colon. Colon went on to say “I have lunch six, and there’s an overwhelming amount of kids split into that lunch period.” This statement addresses a commonly recognized issue arising from the change; the unequal distribution of students across the new lunch periods.
“I think that it did add more work for my classes, specifically my AP classes,” added senior Eli Jones when asked about its effect on daily routine and overall experience at school. Jones went on to say, “the workload has increased and even though there’s opportunity for more electives there’s still more work for me.” A crucial opinion seems to lie in the fact that students studying for core classes are forced to keep up with vast amounts of work from each period.
There’s no question that students are now required to draw their focus in more areas of education than they would have previously. To avoid an overwhelming amount of priorities for students it might be beneficial for possible adjustments in the schedule.
