By Allie Coder
Staff Writer Studies have shown that students whose school starts early are not getting enough sleep, so they are tired and struggle more in classes. The school day at Lakeridge Junior high should start at a later time next year. “I think it is an excellent idea because I am not a morning person, and I think that we need more sleep than the elementary kids whose school starts at 9:10, because we have more homework and after school activities,” said Laura Erikstrup. I agree with Erikstrup because junior high and high school students have more homework and activities than the elementary school students, but their school starts a lot earlier. “I think that when we come to school in the morning we are tired so it is hard to focus, so if school started later we would pay more attention and school would be easier,” Cleo Silvestre explained. In my opinion, I think that school should start around 8:30 so that we have more time to sleep, but it is not too late. I think it would have a positive effect on the students because they could focus more in school and be more happy because they have enough sleep. By Cora McKay
Staff Writer Did you know that gymnastics benefits how active you are or that it improves your coordination or even helps you overcome fears? For the 2015-2016 school year, Lakeridge Junior High should consider adding a gymnastics unit to the PE curriculum. The unit can be provide an option between non-contact football and gymnastics, but students should be required to at least watch each activity and not participate on the first day. Students can then choose from there. The classes would be split into different groups: those with experience and those new to the sport. Those who have experience can help teach others. So, should we add a gymnastics unit? “Yeah, so that people who do sports can be more flexible,” said Audrey Kirkpatrick, who has never done gymnastics. Emma Honberger, a former gymnast, commented, “Yes, because it was really fun and you could learn new tricks. And people who are new to the unit could learn that they were missing out on something fun.” Gymnastics benefits your body in an all-around manner. It makes you stronger and more flexible, and it even builds friendships. If a gymnastics unit sounds appealing, talk to the student council representative in your advisory. By Solomon Gordon
Opinion Editor For lots of students, school can be BORING, right? Some students would much rather be at home playing Call of Duty or FIFA 2015. Even during lunch, the staff doesn't let students play games. Well what if school work became fun? “Impossible,” one might scoff, “school can never be fun!” But...it can, and all we have to do is turn it into a video game (that works for most people). In the past, playing games on the computer wasn't allowed, even during lunch and break. Teachers, picture this: your students have been working all period, then suddenly you say that they can play "cool math games" for the rest of the period. It’s the same type of work, but the kids are actually willing to do it! “I think it’s great when students get to play games for school,” claimed Ian Campbell, a fellow student at Lakeridge Junior High School. If students got to play educational games in class and received credit for it, I think that they would be right on board. Teachers, don’t you want kids to have fun learning? Well I think video games are fun, and so do a lot of my friends. And for all those teachers out there, I can give you a ninety percent guarantee that your class will complain a lot less about work if they enjoy it. In conclusion, I think that Lakeridge Junior High School could use a little bit more fun involved with assignments and work. Because of that, we should allow students to play educational games during break and lunch, and we should also involve games in classes. By Laura Erikstrup
Staff Writer I’m positive that many of you students at Lakeridge Junior High are eagerly waiting for the three week trial. Exactly what trial? The ability to have your phones on and out at lunch time in the cafeteria. However, this is a test that will require some changes in the future. During this trial period students will have to prove that they can have their phones on them but turned off and not activated. In my opinion, it would be phenomenal to have your phone on you at lunch because otherwise, you can get in trouble during the classes you have. This allows the students to have an ability to check their phones while not learning at lunch. Because of this policy, students won't disrupt classes by being inconsiderate and using their phones while still being able to enjoy today’s most-used handheld technology. “I think we should still have them off, but having them with us would be better because if you’re in a core class you could use like a calculator for instance.If you don't have one,” explained Cleo Silvestre. Silvestre is very considerate because she understands the obligations that come along with phone privileges. “I think that it would be good for students to have their phones in school because they can use them for things like research in class,” said Alie Coder. If students would have the ability to use their phones, the teachers wouldn’t have to stress about the dates when they can get iPad carts. As one can see, there are many beneficial aspects to this new trial period. For many who struggle to keep their locker a secure place to store things, having their phones on them will be beneficial. Additionally, some research shows that in emergencies it is better for students to have their phones on them to get immediate help. In this way, the new cell phone policy will support the LJHS mission to create a safe and welcoming learning environment. |
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