I’m here all day- I am currently a senior and have been admitted to the University of Arkansas. I take three AP classes and technically only need three core classes to enter school next fall. It’s a Lovejoy policy for seniors to take eight periods of classes a day and yet every high school surrounding ours doesn’t have a policy remotely resembling this.

Senior year is stereotypically synonymous with being easy, but I find myself dreading going to school knowing I’ll be sitting through electives all day.  Some would argue this really isn’t that bad and that predominantly my classes are just simple electives. Teachers say my time might is better spent in school than out running around the town but the hindrances that this is creating for students is severely being overlooked. My schedule only entails homework, electives and college preparations outside of school. Some students have homework, electives, sports, college preparations and senior projects. Lovejoy’s trying to raise the bar but how high does the district think they can push us until we stop enjoying our high school?

 
           Seniors should be able to have off periods as a reward for completing their required classes the  three years prior to Senior year. Students would have more time to get their work done, meaning better senior projects and school work and enjoy their senior year a little bit more. Some students like myself are unable to work hours at their places of employment, and some can barely find enough rest to keep them going through the day. I realize the school board thinks this eight period policy prevents senior-itus and keeps kids out of trouble but if they have faith in what they’ve taught us the past three years and truly think we’re ready for college they would let us have this limited freedom.  You’ve taught us well, now let us go.