By: Shannon Lewis
Fifth block classes were added to the Tuesday and Thursday schedule at the start of the 2014-2015 school year at Atlanta Adventist Academy. This resulted in a later dismissal and mixed emotions among students.
The new classes that are included in AAA's curriculum this year are Music Production, Digital Imaging, Debate, Auto Mechanics, and ESL 1. As a result of the new classes, the time for the fourth block classes were shortened to an hour.
Last year, school was dismissed at 2:15 p.m. Now, the time has been extended to 2:35 p.m. because of the fifth block classes. Semaj Lashley is a senior taking Auto Mechanics. He believes that having an extra block is worth it because it helps students to gain more knowledge.
But some students don't necessarily agree with the new additions. A sophomore, Brianna Seawood, said,"...its a plus class and its not going to really get you into college."
Seawood also said that because she won't be using any of these skills in the near future, she doesn't find them necessary to take them now.
Although there are many contradicting thoughts on the subject, Matthew Cordner, a sophomore clears it up by saying that some schools do aim for this in their curriculum.
The Auto Mechanics class is being taught how to change a tire by their teacher Mr. Mann at Atlanta Adventist Academy in Duluth, GA on December 4, 2014 (Shannon Lewis)
A student is diligently making a song for Music Production at Atlanta Adventist Academy on December 4, 2014 in Duluth, GA (Shannon Lewis)
A student is working on an assignment for the Digital Imaging (Photoshop) Class at Atlanta Adventist Academy in Duluth, GA onDecember 4, 2014 (Shannon Lewis)
