We, the members of the Class of 2026, are petitioning to respectfully express our objection regarding the newly proposed schedule changes for our upcoming senior year. This new schedule, which may be used to incorporate a study hall, strips away our long standing privilege that we, as students, have looked forward to since freshman year, that being early dismissal.
A large population of our junior class relies heavily on the school bus service and would be required to arrive early regardless. Many students also struggle to get rides in the morning, especially those with younger siblings who are not seniors or siblings who attend the grade school. The schedule change may further complicate this situation for many students.
Additionally, many students have jobs, internships or family obligations to tend to. The early dismissal helps to accommodate these responsibilities and supports effective time management. This newly proposed schedule will significantly hinder these opportunities.
As underclassmen, seeing seniors leave early has been seen as a symbolic privilege, one that we have anticipated for years. It is seen as a reward for the hard work that we have all put in over the last three years. With it being withdrawn, it weakens our morale and senior spirit.
Late arrival, instead of early dismissal, could additionally limit seniors' ability to participate in activities that were reserved for them previously, such as morning announcements.
Finally, we recognize that the actions of the previous classes possibly influenced this decision. However, we respectfully ask not to be judged by their behavior. Our class is different, and we deserve the opportunity to earn and uphold our privileges. As it currently stands, our class already has very few senior specific privileges remaining. Taking away early dismissal adds to the growing perception that our efforts, maturity and seniority are not being acknowledged or respected.
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What if we have jobs next year that want us there by 2:30? You cant change that quick and make it on time at all. And what if you are hungry? Most jobs dont allow workers to eat while working. This can cause many students to lose said jobs or even stress them out having to rush there. Bad idea really, people are still going to late no matter what you do to change the schedule
Too many unfair changes, no genuine student input. Seniors who use the bus would also still have to get to school at the same time they do now, making it more inconvenient for them
This is very bad for students parents who have work and the administration should not only have a say in this as this should be an option for the junior class. This is ridiculous.
this is so dumb. just leave the schedule how it was, nobody asked for a study hall instead of going home early. seniors deserve that time.
my brother is a senior and this totally ruins his work schedule. nobody asked the students what they wanted before changing everything
Let them have a free first period !!!
Yes please
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We, the members of the Class of 2026, are petitioning to respectfully express our objection regarding the newly proposed schedule changes for our upcoming senior year. This new schedule, which may be used to incorporate a study hall, strips away our long standing privilege that we, as students, have looked forward to since freshman year, that being early dismissal.
A large population of our junior class relies heavily on the school bus service and would be required to arrive early regardless. Many students also struggle to get rides in the morning, especially those with younger siblings who are not seniors or siblings who attend the grade school. The schedule change may further complicate this situation for many students.
Additionally, many students have jobs, internships or family obligations to tend to. The early dismissal helps to accommodate these responsibilities and supports effective time management. This newly proposed schedule will significantly hinder these opportunities.
As underclassmen, seeing seniors leave early has been seen as a symbolic privilege, one that we have anticipated for years. It is seen as a reward for the hard work that we have all put in over the last three years. With it being withdrawn, it weakens our morale and senior spirit.
Late arrival, instead of early dismissal, could additionally limit seniors' ability to participate in activities that were reserved for them previously, such as morning announcements.
Finally, we recognize that the actions of the previous classes possibly influenced this decision. However, we respectfully ask not to be judged by their behavior. Our class is different, and we deserve the opportunity to earn and uphold our privileges. As it currently stands, our class already has very few senior specific privileges remaining. Taking away early dismissal adds to the growing perception that our efforts, maturity and seniority are not being acknowledged or respected.
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18 Comments
As the Parent of a Class of 2026 Junior, I am extremely frustrated to hear of the school’s proposal to revoke the Senior Early Dismissal privilege and replace it instead with Late Entry. I sincerely hope that the school recognizes the many reasons that this change is an exceptionally poor idea as well as an utter deflation of the student body’s school spirit. I also hope that Sacred Heart’s Administration recognizes the beautifully crafted attached petition as an example of Sacred Heart Student Excellence, and rewards such by heeding their rightful concerns and deserving request to maintain the long-standing Senior Early Dismissal tradition. Thank You.
What if we have jobs next year that want us there by 2:30? You cant change that quick and make it on time at all. And what if you are hungry? Most jobs dont allow workers to eat while working. This can cause many students to lose said jobs or even stress them out having to rush there. Bad idea really, people are still going to late no matter what you do to change the schedule
Too many unfair changes, no genuine student input. Seniors who use the bus would also still have to get to school at the same time they do now, making it more inconvenient for them
This is very bad for students parents who have work and the administration should not only have a say in this as this should be an option for the junior class. This is ridiculous.
this is so dumb. just leave the schedule how it was, nobody asked for a study hall instead of going home early. seniors deserve that time.
my brother is a senior and this totally ruins his work schedule. nobody asked the students what they wanted before changing everything
Let them have a free first period !!!
Yes please
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As the Parent of a Class of 2026 Junior, I am extremely frustrated to hear of the school’s proposal to revoke the Senior Early Dismissal privilege and replace it instead with Late Entry. I sincerely hope that the school recognizes the many reasons that this change is an exceptionally poor idea as well as an utter deflation of the student body’s school spirit. I also hope that Sacred Heart’s Administration recognizes the beautifully crafted attached petition as an example of Sacred Heart Student Excellence, and rewards such by heeding their rightful concerns and deserving request to maintain the long-standing Senior Early Dismissal tradition. Thank You.