Spectrum: CC Moves to Online Curriculum (April 4, 2020)

CC Moves to Online Curriculum

Geroge Nunu ‘21 Staff Writer

While the Governor has officially closed school buildings for the 2019-2020 school year, Catholic Central has continued to teach its students through digital classes.

Under the leadership of Fr. Fulton, the administration has adapted to the sudden change and worked effortlessly to ensure that the students are still able to finish the year as scheduled.

In order to allow students to adapt to this new mode of learning, the administration established a block schedule in which the students attend half of their classes on Monday and Wednesday, and the other half on Tuesday and Thursday.

Although students are at home, they are still maintaining a high level of academic prowess. Students are required to mark their attendance each day by 3:00 p.m., complete regularly scheduled assignments, and watch pre-recorded lectures.

Teachers have also been highly cooperative with the students in helping them adapt to the new system. Every teacher has office hours in case students have questions, and Zoom calls have been established to allow students to interact and get the school atmosphere while at home.

The Athletic Department has also established Zoom calls with guest speakers to keep students motivated and engaged in their athletics. CJ Baird ‘17 and John Jakubik ‘10 enlightened the Shamrocks recently with their wisdom.

While the Shamrock Nation continues to navigate these unfamiliar waters, students are adapting nicely to the new curriculum.

“I think that the school has taken a good approach by still allowing us to learn without causing too much confusion or causing me to feel overwhelmed,” remarked one student from Mrs. Raskey’s Honors class.

Students are continuing to work through adversity and develop valuable life skills while at home. Another one of Mrs. Raskey’s discussed the discipline and time management necessary to accomplish daily assignments.

Despite these unforeseen circumstances, the Shamrocks continue to overcome and become men of Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge.