School Is Ending — How Does EHS Feel About It?

School is ending, and some of us are going crazy. Teachers are assigning deadlines for failing students and providing finals. The school year will end on June 3rd, or a week earlier for seniors.

School is hectic right now, but some things are getting better. Starting on Monday, May 4th, students from the A or B group can come to school four days of the week instead of two. This means that a student can go to in-person school on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. The only thing not allowed is switching groups. If you are in A group, come Monday and Tuesday, unless you are coming for four days. The same goes for the B group.

Those who are on distance learning do not need to worry. They will remain on distance learning unless they want to come to in-person school. If a student wants to come to in-person school, contacting a counselor would be helpful.

Charles Dunn, Eastside’s principal, gives more information about the upcoming year. “We’re planning to open as normal [in August]. School five days a week, assuming COVID rates are low during that time,” he continues. “There will be a distance learning option for those who want to stay home.”

Mr. Dunn also advises all students to get their grades up. “Students need to make sure that they are passing their classes. They can sign up for make-up credit classes. If they are failing, they should study for finals or tests and try going to tutoring from 1:30–3:00 pm ,” he says. “For those who want to get ahead, they can go to summer school or sign up for an extracurricular activity.”

The sign-up link for tutoring can be visited here. Students can also sign up for summer school by clicking here.

Mr. Dunn advises new students to “choose classes and programs that are interesting.” He also wants students to get involved. “This can be done by joining clubs, sports, music, arts, ASB, and more. Our school offers a variety of clubs and activities,” he says.

Some of us are neutral about the school year ending. “I’m not sad or happy. School’s tiring to go to, but then it is an excuse to get out of my room,” says junior Jayden Rodriguez.

She also says that she is “focusing on finishing unfinished projects and work.” Like Mr. Dunn, she also stresses that students should bring up their grades and finish their credits.

Finals and tests are stressful, but Mr. Dunn gives wise advice. “Not giving up is the most important. Students should know that school is going to be hard and to keep going forward,” he says.