Roving Reporter: First Day of School 2021-2022

Did hybrid/remote learning change your attitude towards full-time in-person school? How? “It made me appreciate it more because I didn’t like being locked at home all the time.”

How do you feel about the indoor mask requirement remaining in place this year but all other COVID-19 restrictions being lifted? “I don’t think it’s necessary. I think whoever chooses to wear the mask should wear it. I think if you’re vaccinated or choose not to wear the mask, there shouldn’t be any backlash.”  

What do you think of the new schedule, including the new start time, the rotation of lunches and periods, and the varying length of periods? “I like the fact that we get to wake up later for school; it gives us more time to get some more rest and not stress about waking up early. I also like the rotating schedule because for lunch, it’s easier for me to meet different people and sit with diffe...

How do you feel about the indoor mask requirement remaining in place this year but all other COVID-19 restrictions being lifted? “I’m certainly not a doctor, but wearing masks, at the very least, seems to be a good measure to prevent COVID-19 spreading in halls and classrooms. I still don’t fully understand how eating lunch in the cafeteria with no physical distancing and no masks helps the g...

What do you think of the new schedule, including the new start time, the rotation of lunches and periods, and the varying length of periods? “It’s kind of confusing, but since it’s our first year, it will make sense eventually.”  

Did hybrid/remote learning change your attitude towards full time in-person school? How? “I liked having some days at home, but I also feel like I learn better in person.”  

How do you feel about the indoor mask requirement remaining in place this year but all other COVID-19 restrictions being lifted? “I don’t think it’s that smart. I don’t understand what the logic is behind it. There are like a million people at a table during lunch.”    

What do you think of the new schedule, including the new start time, the rotation of lunches and periods, and the varying length of periods? “I’m fine with the varying lengths of periods and the later start time but I don’t really like the rotating lunch because it can get a little confusing.”

What do you think of the new schedule, including the new start time, the rotation of lunches and periods, and the varying length of periods? “The start time is great; I just wish we had more time between periods. The rotation of lunches is nerve-wracking and it is difficult having to find people in your lunches, it’s so scary. Also, the length of periods is tough because they are so long.” &...

How do you feel about the indoor mask requirement remaining in place this year but all other COVID-19 restrictions being lifted? “I think the mask is a good thing because it helps, but I think lifting all the other restrictions kind of defeats the point and won’t help as much.”  

What is the most stressful part about returning to school? “I was more nervous the first day. Now I’m more okay.”  *she was previously full-time remote*    

What are you looking forward to the most about returning to school? “I’m really looking forward to seeing people who I haven’t seen in awhile. I’m also excited for some interesting classes I signed up for this year.”  

How do you feel about the indoor mask requirement remaining in place this year but all other COVID-19 restrictions being lifted? “I think it’s a good compromise because I’d much rather have everything open and have to wear masks.”    

What do you think of the new schedule, including the new start time, the rotation of lunches and periods, and the varying length of periods? “I think it is definitely complicated and is going to take some adjusting. It is confusing but we will adjust, so it is fine.”  

What is the most stressful part about returning to school? “Definitely my schedule, because after school I have clubs, sports and homework and need to manage time with friends and family too.”  

What do you think of the new schedule, including the new start time, the rotation of lunches and periods, and the varying length of periods? “It was confusing. I’m excited about figuring it out. I also like the new start time.”  

Did hybrid/remote learning change your attitude towards full time in-person school? How? “It made me more grateful because I hated doing online and I like being in person a lot more.”

How do you feel about the indoor mask requirement remaining in place this year but all other COVID-19 restrictions being lifted? “I am really happy that we can all sit together at lunch because it makes it feel more like a community at Algonquin again instead of all the individual desks. The mask doesn’t really bother me. I feel like everyone I saw was being really respectful of the role th...

Did hybrid/remote learning change your attitude towards full time in-person school? How? “I do appreciate normal school more now because although there were some good things about online learning, like not needing to wake up early to take the bus, there were many things in-person school has that I felt I missed out on.”