The Rich Central High School locker schedule is designed, according to staff and administration, to keep students focused, keep students on task, and ensure safety in the halls. But students often wonder whether the locker schedule is helping to achieve these goals.

Many instructors are optimistic about the progress that the schedule will bring to the Central campus. Ms. Mazzone stated, “I think the schedule is working. There are less fights, a lot less commotion, and a lot more students going to class. It has a big positive effect on our school right now and I support what Principal Woods is doing. It’s safer and a there are a lot less confrontations.”  There are others instructors who share a similar opinion, calling the schedule “the start of a new beginning.”

But what do RCHS students think of the locker schedule?

The RCHS student body generally feels the opposite way about the issue. Tyreke Moody feels that the locker schedule is “horribly scheduled and there should be no locker schedule.”

Many students agree with Tyreke. When asked about his feelings on the locker schedule Nick Norris-Pace said, “I feel like it doesn’t give us the opportunity to prepare for our next class.”

While the schedule is supposed to be an aid to students, the students feel the locker schedule is a burden that makes school all the more difficult. Matthew Sams said, “I don’t think it’s a good schedule because people have to go to their locker every period to get things. I don’t think it’s smart.”

While the locker schedule may seem pointless to the students, the schedule is looked upon favorably by the deans and staff. Dean Walker said that the locker schedule is “an adjustment for everybody,” and he thinks that, “it accomplishes three things: students are more organized and get materials for each class, it keeps the hallways safer, and there is less traffic. The building is calmer.”

On being asked whether students would abide by the new schedule, Dean Walker said, “Some kids will test the limits. The teachers are doing a good job of being vocal. Students that don’t comply will experience consequences. We might not get everybody to comply, but hopefully the message is clear.”