The Various Programs at Sheldon and How Students Feel About Them

Caedin Brown staff writer

Sheldon offers lots of programs to help students find their place. There may be other sorts of programs or opportunities that Sheldon doesn’t currently offer that students could want. Everyone feels different about the programs offered at Sheldon. Junior Ryan Borneman said, “They’re okay.”

Freshman Brielle Brown said, “I absolutely love Sheldon’s programs.” I think they are a great way to get involved in the community and the school as a whole. I like how they offer programs that meet all different kids’ needs and interests.”

Sophomore Eli Turanski said, “In my experience Sheldon does not have the variety of experience compared to other schools. Sheldon’s programs do not cater as much to individuals looking to enroll in a trade school or rather a higher education.”

Lots of students attend Sheldon every year and every experience students have is different depending on the person. Borneman said, “I feel that I can get my needs met at Sheldon.”

Brown answered, “I absolutely feel like the programs do. I feel like they offer an outlet for kids in mental health but at the same time offer a voice into academic studies and clubs.”

Turanski said, “ Not really, the big decisions about scheduling [trimesters to semesters] and programs [IHS, Honors, SI] seem to be pre determined by the administration and board.”

It can sometimes feel as if it is a requirement to go to college, even though some students don’t plan on going to college. Borneman said, “I do wish there were more programs for people who don’t plan on going to college, but overall I don’t really care.”

Turanski said, “My brother John Turanski struggled to find a program that catered to his personal desires but eventually discovered Future Build program through LCC”. The future build program is a program that primarily focuses on students who want to work in the construction field in the future, teaching them skills and giving them experience in that field.

Students all have different skill sets and levels of being involved with school. Borneman’s overall involvement with school is, “not very much; just in the standard school experience.”

Brown said, “I would consider myself very involved with school; I’m currently involved in Art Club, Key Club, ASB and I enjoy spending my time in honors classes.”

Turanski said, “Minimally, I am very busy outside of school hours and have very little time to complete homework and my daily activities.”

There’s lots of programs already at Sheldon but there could be more specific programs to help more students from all backgrounds and also pathways that they plan to go down in the future.