Sophomores and freshmen, who are still adjusting to everyday life at Lewis-Palmer, will face even more confusion as the year wears on. This is due to the changes that are in place for this year’s study halls.

Every four weeks, a grade check will be run, and students will be placed with different study hall teachers depending on which subjects the students are struggling with. The class period of the students’ study hall will not move, but the teacher will change.

Students who are having troubles with math or science will be moved to a study hall with Mr. Benton. Those who struggle with English or social studies will be placed with Mrs. Schiefer, and the students who maintain good grades will most likely have Mrs. Oberndorfer as a study hall teacher.

Once the students are in the most suitable study hall, assistance will be provided for those who need help. For instance, students who are in Mr. Benton’s class for math and science will receive direct help. Teachers will be brought into the study halls and will talk to the students to help them with any problems they have.

Combining the sophomores and freshmen is a great way to annoy the students, but it also giving the students a chance to meet people and get involved with others outside of their own grade level.

The new study hall schedule does a great job at irritating the students by mixing the grade levels and confusing them by changing the location of their class every four weeks. However, the main goal, which is to help students bring up and maintain their grades, will most likely be achieved due to the actual interaction between the teachers and the students.