Multiple high school students are bothered by the early programming of the next year’s elective survey as they believe it has interfered with their academic development plans.

The survey was held on the last week of February 2018, and it caused significant controversy all throughout high school. Students believe they were not given enough time, and would prefer reviewing their previous academic performance before they make this important decision.

TCS students believe that claims made by the principals are absurd, as they constantly state how important it is to choose the elective which best fits your interests. Yet, they don´t provide enough time, making students rush their decision.

“This surveys are really ironic because the principals tell us to choose carefully, but they only give us one week to see the options and make the final decision,” Valeria Ochoa, 11th grader, said.

Multiple classes such as calculus and anatomy have various levels including AB and BC. Students participating on these courses would like to know their performance on the AP exam before making a final decision. Unfortunately the exam results are posted on June, leaving students unsure if they wish to continue pursuing these subjects.

“I would like to know my score on the AP exam before I choose my next year’s elective. I believe this is vital, because only after you see your AP test score, you really know if you have what it takes to succeed,” Ochoa, said.

9th graders argue that they are still too young to know their passions and what they excel at. They are sure that a couple months would really help them take the right decision.

“I’m still really young to decide what I want to study, and I know that some time would really help me take the right decision,” Martin Ochoa, 9th grader, said.

Many students believe that it’s crucial to hear other’s opinions before they choose their next year’s elective. That’s why they want other students to first finish their course, and share their experiences with them.

“I believe that the opinion of others would give me a clearer vision of the elective I want to choose, and what’s best for my future,” Ochoa, said.

All students believe that if there is an extension on the survey time for the electives, then there would be a much better learning environment.

“I really believe that if the school moves the electives survey date, there would be more happy and satisfied students. As well as teachers teaching to students that really want to learn, and students that are learning something that is really going to help them instruct the future they desire,” Ochoa, said.