The beginning of renovations have changed many aspects of Chapin High School other than the simple “out with the old and in with the new.” They have changed both teachers and students daily routines. A major issue that must be addressed is the standard tardy policy.

The construction in the high school has caused problems for getting to class on time in the given six minutes between blocks. With the loss of a wing, students and teachers alike struggle to get where they need to be in the now short time slot.

The only link between the math hall and the portables is the remaining hallway which is constantly over-packed with students who tend to walk in groups at whatever pace they may please,, whether it is brisk or excruciatingly slow.

It has become difficult to get to class on time for many students. A solution could be for teachers to be a little more lenient with students on their tardies. This may sound like a student trying to get less time in class but it makes sense if really considered.

If second, third and fourth block teachers gave students a minute after the tardy bell it would be much easier for students and staff alike. First block classes are excluded because students should be able to make it on time in the mornings on their own.

Students should be in their classrooms by the time the tardy bell rings but due to construction, crowded hallways and inconvenient routes to classrooms, students may be a few seconds to a minute late.

Another solution could be to shave a minute off of each of the lunches to allow an extra minute into class. Although students or staff may argue with this idea, CHS already does this on a weekly basis, late Wednesdays. Every Wednesday each lunch is a minute shorter and it does not typically cause any issues.