Every year, FWPA decides to change up its schedule in one way or another, bringing in some classes and taking out others. People are often confused by the change in classes in the beginning of the school year, so Mrs. Thornton has decided to clear up the mystery and explain what students should expect next year. These classes will be Creative Writing, Mad Science, AP Statistics, and College & Career Readiness.
Next year, ninth graders will have the opportunity to take College & Career Readiness from Mr. Genzlinger. “I’m getting the ninth graders getting used to the strenuousness of 9th grade FWPA,” he said. “If you’re a 9th grader and you’re not on top of things, you’re going to get eaten alive.” Students should expect to do essays, fundraisers, say the morning announcements, and other planned activities. The elective won’t be in sixth period like years before, instead in third period because electives will no longer only be sixth period but mixed throughout the day.
For any students wanting to double up for their math credits, Mrs. Kelly will be offering AP Statistics to any students eligible for her class. “I will be preparing students for the AP test on statistics, such as statistical analysis, hypothetical testing, and how to run and analyze a statistical study,” Mrs. Kelly mentioned. “It’s an advanced placement class, so it will be very difficult. It will be very practical though. Stuff that will actually be useful to you if you’re willing to work really hard.”
Mr. Filler will be teaching next year’s seventh grade elective with the class Mad Science. Mr. Filler will no longer be offering Environmental Science as his elective, as his new class will take that role. Mrs. Thornton stated, “Mad Science will be a more exploratory class, asking and answering questions rather than having a set goal for each lesson.” The class will also serve as an introduction to Mr. Filler for the younger grades, as he has had little to no interaction with the seventh graders beforehand.
The new sixth graders will be taking Creative Writing, which will “prepare them for writing in seventh grade Journalism,” according to Mrs. Thornton. The teacher has not been decided yet, possibly being the replacement for Mr. Roberts after he leaves next year. This elective will be given space for sixth graders because blocks will no longer be a part of their schedule.
As with each year, change comes naturally. Knowing which changes affect you can help you prepare for next year, whether or not you are taking College & Career Readiness, Statistics, Mad Science, or Creative Writing.
