As many students learn to adapt and transition to the drastic changes that come with high school from their middle school schedule, students begin to feel overwhelmed. When a student’s schedule and study habits take a sudden turn, especially with eight classes and an “AM-PM” schedule, things can get pretty stressful.
Freshman Christopher Martinez is mostly positive about MCHS.
“[The school has] a very good environment overall. It’s just good for anyone who’s here,” Martinez said.
Martinez also shares his methods as to how he is currently dealing with the newfound pressure that the school has put on him.
“I don’t really hear a lot of talking or distractions in my classes,” Martinez said.
He added that the classes provided by MCHS offer “a very calm environment.”
“I feel like they expect more, [but that the school] gives you a better opportunity,” Martinez said.
After hearing about how this newfound pressure affects him, he also shares how he thinks others might feel too.
”Some of them are doing well, probably not doing as well as the other kids,” Martinez said.
But he demonstrates a different tone of voice when talking about students that seem to be struggling with the surplus of pressure and work that is given to one student.
Martinez has given his advice as to how he handles his work, stays focused in class and remains on task. He explained how students might use the same methods as him.
“Just paying attention, not letting anything distract you and being in a very calm environment,” Martinez said.
Freshman Jose Najera shares thoughts similar to Martinez. Najera also has positive views on the campus and its people along with it as well. 14-year-old Najera shares the positive sides that have come with his new experience at MCHS.
“I feel like this is a really good school, and we have, like, a lot of opportunities,” Najera said.
Najera shared more positive views on the school, explaining how the teachers around the campus help support their students.
“[MCHS Staff] try to help us do good in all of our classes,” Najera said.
When asked, Najera also shared his methods as to how he stays focused in his classes, along with strategies and tools that he uses to help him stay organized with homework and classwork.
“I like to take notes, and I use my agenda a lot to see what assignments I have to do,” Najera said.
Being conscious of the diversity of learning methods available, Najera reflects on the possibility that other students might have different methods.
“I think they use different methods,” and, “we learn in different ways,” Najera said.
Students have many different learning methods. Some prefer to learn by listening, while others benefit from visual aid or hand-on activities.
After hearing the opinions of these new and upcoming MCHS students, MCHS spreads positivity, and an abundance of help with education and classes. There is pressure on the students attending the high school, but this wildfire of rapid assignments and six week deadlines can easily be extinguished with the dedication of the caring teachers and promising students at MCHS.
