In addition to the new CTE wing opening, students have also noticed the math department’s new look. Last year the math teachers had to travel from room to room because the second floor of the high school was being renovated.
Students saw a major change right away. Now that the second floor classrooms are accessible, the student body is not all contained just on the first floor.
“Not everyone is in the hallways,” sophomore Ofelia Sandoval said. “There’s more room to walk.”
The renovations consisted of new carpet, paint, lights and ceiling panels as well as a new ventilation system.
Although new students or freshmen have not experienced the previous classroom they share a positive opinion.
“I think the new classrooms are really nice,” freshman Mallory Meyer said. “The equipment is all nice, kept well and clean.”
Each classroom now has new projectors with sound bars and whiteboards.
“It [my classroom] definitely looks a lot nicer,” math teacher Ryan Sweeney said. “Like it doesn’t quite feel like it’s quite as old now. I Like having a better working AC and better ventilation system.”
Despite the visual modifications, some teachers have stated their disappointment on their loss of storage space. Before the renovations, many of the classrooms had cabinets where teachers could store their supplies and textbooks.
“The only thing I wish that we did have was a little more storage space,” math teacher Seth Nickolaison said. “I have absolutely no storage – that kind of stinks.”
Even though storage space is minimal or non-existent, many of the math teachers have stated that they are relieved they do not have to cart their classrooms around.
“Last year it was challenging making sure that I had all my materials ready each day,” Nickolasion said, referring to his classroom cart. “I needed to have the materials ready before going into class.
It was annoying having to move in between classes because I had less prep time.”
Many students know that Nickolaison takes pride in decorating his classroom with educational posters and personal belongings that reflect his interests.
“Being in my own classroom is great,” math teacher Seth Nickolaison said. “I like not having to move around and actually having all my stuff and my things.”
