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Question: Do you prefer attending school in person or online?

"I prefer to teach in person with all the students present in class, because we can do more activities to practice Spanish. Relationships also get stronger in a face-to-face environment."

-Sra. Navarro (BT Spanish Teacher and 10th Grade Class Sponsor)

"I prefer in person school because I think that it allows kids to be more engaged in school. It is sad not having the ability to talk to my classmates during and after class. I miss everyone!"

-Molly Clark '22

"I prefer teaching in person, because I can more easily react to student emotions and needs. Teaching content is generally the same for me online or in person, but being able to actually interact is more fulfilling and the reason why I went into teaching."

-Amber Straka (BT History Teacher and Hoyt House Dean)

"I prefer school in person because it is easier for me to focus. I also love seeing all my friends at school and having a chance to interact with them."

-Stella Mumgaard '23

Photos and text by Claire Cenovic

ADVICE

Senior Wisdom

How do you stay focused on school work when there's so many other things going on in the world around us?

by Crystal Huang

It's important to recognize that what we're going through right now is not normal but not to let that shock have a negative impact on school work. For me, I try to be as time-efficient as possible and create a set schedule to get things done on time. Take advantage of staying at home or study halls during school so that you won't be overwhelmed with work at night.

by Aishani Srikumar

To deal with the various changes in my life and school work, I try to take advantage of spare time during frees or right after school to finish my school work early. This really opens up the rest of your night for fun or dealing with everything else.

Dear Susie 2.0

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