Tutorial will be Added to Next Year’s Schedule

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Sophomores Brooke Stahl and Logan Field (both on the right) were excited by the idea of tutorial, and were in favor of it becoming part of the schedule.

Every Thursday at CKHS, each class period is shortened about 20 minutes for early release. The only period excluded from this rule is 4th period, where the 60 minute time frame is maintained because of lunches. However, a new idea called “tutorial” is being added to the CKHS schedule for next year, which will make 4th period just as short as all the other classes on Thursdays.

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Third lunch would disappear on Thursdays if tutorial becomes a part of the schedule.

The concept of tutorial is that every week students will be able to study, work on homework, and receive help in any classes they may need. These tutorial meetings will be 30 minutes long, which will cancel out the extra half-hour usually given to students during 4th period. 3rd lunch would be completely erased from the Thursday schedule, because tutorial would essentially take its place.

Students and teachers are currently having very mixed responses to the idea of tutorial. Some think the idea is great and love the thought of extra guidance on a weekly basis, while others would prefer to maintain their one long period each Thursday. For example, sophomores Brooke Stahl and Logan Field loved the idea of tutorial every week. “It would be so much fun!” they exclaimed simultaneously.

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Science teacher Becky Arthur said that it could be utilized as a powerful tool for students to increase their organization.

On the other hand, some students are against the idea of tutorial. Junior Ericka Black said, “It’s a good idea, but I bet that a lot of students wouldn’t use it for the right reasons.” By this, Black meant that students could potentially use their extra half hour to goof off instead of using their time to get organized.

Sophomore Matthew Smith also does not like the idea of tutorial, but for different reasons. “If there are only two lunches, the lunch room would probably get way too crowded and uncomfortable,” he explained.

Despite the opinions of students and teachers, the future of tutorial is officially a part of the school’s future. “We are trying to reach all students at CKHS, and some of those who are less ‘plugged-in’ could benefit from a personal touch. The time could be used for a lot of interesting ideas,” Principal Stephen Coons explained regarding the tutorial switch.

If tutorial succeeds in becoming a regular part of the CKHS schedule, it will hopefully help promote better study habits and have a positive impact on students.