Wall High School Students Return Full Time

By Chris Dailey

     Wall High School reopened its doors full-time Sept. 2 as the 1,000+ student population returned to the hallways once again, although for the second straight year in masks.
     While students are accustomed to the state mask mandate, many are still getting used to full days with 84-minute class blocks.
     “I would rather have half days,” said Wall sophomore Colin Roarty. 
     Many Wall High School students enjoyed going home at noon and having hour-long blocks. Students did not eat in the building last school year, so half the school had never experienced unit lunch. 
     “I believe that the half day schedule was more beneficial,” said senior Carl Parcespe. “I would rather be able to go home and eat than have a lunch period.”
     Not everyone agrees. 
     “Short days had its benefits, but I don’t feel like I’m getting the full course in during those days,” said fellow senior Joseph Gisoldi. “Eighty-four minute blocks help me perform better on tests and quizzes and allow time to ask questions to teachers if I don’t understand something we’re going over.”
     While some students are happier than others, there is no denying the fact that longer school days have many benefits including adding much-needed structure back into the life of millions of students across the country ranging from first graders to high school seniors. 
     Longer school days provide more one-on-one opportunities for students and teachers.
   As the end of the first marking period is near, many students are finally getting comfortable with the schedule.
​     Overall, some are happy to be back in the swing of things. At the end of the day, school is back in full swing.