Recent schedule changes, including switching students from one class to another, have created challenges as many adjust to new routines, workloads and classmates.
Senior Griselle Gomez said that while the changes gave her a chance to explore new interests, the transition was not easy.
“I was moved from AP English to a different elective, and it was hard to catch up at first,” Gomez said. “I had to redo some assignments, and it made managing my time more stressful.”
“I had a system that worked before,” Gomez said. “When that changed, I had to figure out a new way to balance homework, extracurriculars and college applications.”
Freshman Fabian Lucero said the schedule adjustments disrupted his daily routine at first.
“I was switched from science to math, and the times for lunch and breaks got confusing at first,” Lucero said. “It took a couple of days to figure out the new routine and make sure I wasn’t late to class.”
“Now I check my schedule every morning,” Lucero said. “It made me realize I can’t just rely on memorizing where I’m supposed to be.”
Freshman Jesus Alcala said the changes also affected collaboration with classmates.
“Some of my classes now overlap with my friends’ schedules, so group projects are harder to coordinate,” Alcala said. “It’s made me more aware of staying organized and using my planner every day.”
Sophomore Diego Avila said his new schedule better matches his academic goals.
“I was able to move into a class that challenges me more,” Avila said. “It was stressful for a week, but now I feel like it worked out for the best.”
English teacher Alejandra Garcia said teachers work to ease the transition for students who are moved into new classes.
“When a student joins a class after the semester has started, we make sure to give them time to catch up,” Garcia said. “We provide missing assignments and check in with them to see what support they need.”
“Change can be difficult for students at first,” Garcia said. “But it can also help them grow. We try to support them and make the transition as smooth as possible.”
Despite the initial confusion and added stress, many students say the experience has helped them build important skills.
“Even though it was stressful at first, I think I’m learning how to handle changes better,” Gomez said. “It’s teaching me to be more flexible and manage my time in a smarter way. Even though it was stressful at first, I think I’m learning how to handle changes better,”
