Many Students See the Bright Side

Over the past three months at Colegio Menor, new rules and regulations have been a controversial topic for students. The campus has made serious move to become a structured educational center again and things could not remain the same as they once were.

While many students were prepared for a change and can see the positive impacts that having a stricter behavior plan has made, the fast transition from one way of living to the next has been a challenge. 

“I think that the school has made the right decision by implementing these rules since they needed to make changes,” said Andres Benevides, an 11th Grade student. “But I also don’t think that the rules should be as strict as they are right now.”

Teachers are holding up their end of the bargain in classrooms — limiting students to three bathroom passes, as well as marking more students tardy for class. Many classes are now taking place with better classroom management and students are not skipping anymore, meaning that these rules are working in some ways. 

For these reasons, numerous students at Colegio Menor have agreed that the new rules implemented by the school heads have been good for the well-being of the whole school, teachers included.  

“I think it is correct because the past few years the school has been very disorganized and the students have been out of control,” said Sergio Davalos, who is also in Grade 11. “This year we’ve seen dramatic change in both how students work and act during their classes.” 

 “The rules implemented have been a change for all of us, but I think they are for the better and will help us engage more in the classroom,” said Alegria Davila, the StuGov Vice President. “We’re breaking the patterns we had when we were online.” 

It seems that even though it has been uncomfortable, the school is changing for the better. Administration, staff, and students are on the same page, which points out how united the Colegio Menor community is beginning a new year.