Thursday, September 26, 2013

Monday Bell Schedule

This years Monday schedule is far better than last years Tuesday schedule.Some may argue that Tuesday is better but really the lack of confusion, easier transition into the week,and the fact that teachers can help kids after school all make Monday superior.  For example, everyone knows that Monday is usually the day of the week to get up and go to school.  With the Monday schedule the late start makes Monday morning bearable.  Since on Mondays it is a late start it starts of the week on a good note.  Monday schedule is also simpler.  Instead of flopping around A period, A period stays at the start of the day which keeps confusion to a minimum.  With A period staying at the start of the day that means that kids can see their teachers after school if they have questions.  Last year on Tuesdays teachers without an A period could leave early and leave students stranded with questions that will have to wait.

Some may argue that Tuesdays schedule. Mostly people without an A period and don't mind getting up think this.  Since on Tuesdays classes got out at different times it made the traffic in the parking lot significantly less.  There are alternatives to going into the parking lot though.  People could get picked up off campus or carpool to reduce traffic.  Others bring up points that when the schedule was last years Tuesday schedule it made the week go by faster.  Even though it is nearer to the middle of the week, on Mondays students get to sleep in a whole hour more!That makes Monday go by faster and starts of the week on a good note which makes the week go by faster.  While in some ways last years schedule could have some good attributes, this years schedule is better for the vast majority of students, teachers, and parents.

Monday, September 9, 2013

Introduction

Hello readers, my name is Grant Carver and I am a student at San Ramon Valley High School.  I am 15 years old and enjoy many hobbies in my life. One of my favorite hobbies has to be knitting. I really like to make some crazy cool hats as well as sweaters. When I'm not knitting I like to sit down with a good book. One of my all time favorites has to be James and the Giant Peach. It has a great plot and easy to follow story line. English is one of my favorite classes so I am very excited to be in such a great class. One of my goals this year is to become a better writer and get good grades. Through reading I have learned some very inspiring quotes. One of my favorite quotes is "Today I will so what others won't, so that tomorrow I can accomplish what others can't." -Jerry Rice