Many students have been caught doing other class assignments during their class time. Why do some students procrastinate? Is it as some students claim the pressure of last minute work? Is it the “adventurous” excuses that we make?
“I was so busy; I didn’t have time to do it”. “I didn’t know it was due today.” They sound familiar don’t they? That’s because we’ve all heard them and said them at least once in our school life and most of the time they are true.
Most of the time students may think they are not hurting anyone but themselves when they do homework or other things in other teachers’ classrooms. To burst student’s bubbles, we hurt the teachers instead.
Some teachers take it as disrespect to their purpose of teaching, while others can relate to students and think it’s fair to give students a chance to finish what they started at least 5-10 minutes before the end of class.
“I believe it is fair” said Jane B., a junior. “Since Jamaica doesn’t provide a study hall like other schools we should be given time to do some homework. Not everyone has time to do it at home.”
“I was so busy; I didn’t have time to do it”. “I didn’t know it was due today.” They sound familiar don’t they? That’s because we’ve all heard them and said them at least once in our school life and most of the time they are true.
Most of the time students may think they are not hurting anyone but themselves when they do homework or other things in other teachers’ classrooms. To burst student’s bubbles, we hurt the teachers instead.
Some teachers take it as disrespect to their purpose of teaching, while others can relate to students and think it’s fair to give students a chance to finish what they started at least 5-10 minutes before the end of class.
“I believe it is fair” said Jane B., a junior. “Since Jamaica doesn’t provide a study hall like other schools we should be given time to do some homework. Not everyone has time to do it at home.”
While Jamaica does provide a study hall, it is for teams after the season ends. However, the library is open after school but only once weekly on Tuesdays.
“In some cases, it would be acceptable to allow students to complete another assignment, however, in general, it is my opinion that students should try to complete their assignment before they come to school. But as a teacher we must understand that students have certain time constraints,” said Mr. Hertz, a math teacher. “Therefore we should allow students on special cases to complete other assignments.”
At least now students know one teacher who understands the little problems that they all face from time to time. Maybe the next time they get caught doing another teachers work, they can show a little respect. That teacher may cut them a little slack. Who knows, crazier things have happened.
2 comments:
Camilleio I really liked the article. The ending I liked alot. The lede seemed liked it needed one more sentence after the question. Anywho I loved it.
The picture looked great. I wonder who chose it?
The topic was very interesting and relevant to Jamaica High School.
Keep up the good work!
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