Students agree with social distancing, but do they do it?
Are students social distancing?
November 1, 2020
Morton East high school closed down the school because of COVID-19 and they are continuing online classes until it’s gone for we can keep social distancing.
According to the Atlantic post, we’ve started school remotely but there are times where the internet connection doesn’t work for a student, or they are falling asleep during class. If they open the schools they are planning outdoor “mask breaks” this will allow the students to get some fresh air while still keeping their distance to other students. the existing scientific evidence indicates that kids under 10 are less likely to contract COVID-19 than teenagers and adult. In a random survey of 60 students, 50 believe that students should remain social distancing.
“I feel like most students are keeping their distance when it comes to covid-19. It should be required for these students to keep their distance no matter what for they won’t catch covid and pass it to their families,” Student Jose Gamboa said.
But, some students have jobs, and they aren’t keeping their distance during work.
“The students that have jobs should be even more carful because of how much people they interact with. If they interact with a lot of people during one day, it may be possible that one of those people have covid and can pass it to them. They need to always wash their hands to be safe,” Student Jiovanni Cruz said.
It’s up to teachers to remind them.
“I have a sign outside my room reminding anyone who enters to maintain a six foot distance from people around them. When students came in for orientation, I had to keep telling them to stand back and wait, not to crowd, and to wash their hands. I think it’s going to a hard thing to maintain when kids are back full time,” journalism teacher Kent Frankfother said.
Lori Austin • Nov 6, 2020 at 10:15 am
(judge) I think that some people are a little more prone to disobey the rules simplify because they don’t understand the danger that covid-19 provides or it could be because they just really don’t care and they don’t believe it exists. other kids when coming back to school would be very paranoid and/or freaked out and they would be going crazy about maintaining 6 feet away and washing their hands all the time and most likely they are that way because they either lost someone to covid-19 or they know someone who has covid-19 and they understand the danger that comes with covid-19. In other words I think that there would be a lot of conflict and controversy if we go back to school not to mention it’s is going to be a very difficult time for every one who just simply follows the rules. I remember when I went to orientation a kind of weird anxiety and anxiousness developed within me because I want to talk to people and make friends but I also wanted to go home because I have been so used to being there with my family. honestly I don’t know how many other people can relate but I think in one way or another it will be very difficult emotionally too, not just physically, to so drastically transition the kids from one routine to the other.
Miguel Vargas • Nov 5, 2020 at 9:11 am
(Judge) I disagree with this article because teenagers are not gonna wanna stay 6ft apart from each other especially when there with their boys or bestfriend or whatever.
Isaias Vega • Nov 5, 2020 at 9:04 am
(Judge) I find it very interesting that out of 60 students, 10 of those students didn’t think students should continue to socially distance themselves. It brings up the question of whether or not those students are more likely to contract Covid-19.
Brandon Rivera • Nov 5, 2020 at 8:57 am
(judge) I agree with the article and think that they made some good points. Some people don’t wear their masks when they go out which is risky because then they’ll be a higher chance for them to get covid. A good way to prevent the spread of covid is to social distance and wear your mask when you go out in public or where there are multiple people, which is why I think online learning is the best option because its too risky to go back to school for right now.
Adrian Ayala • Nov 5, 2020 at 8:06 am
Judge-
I agree with this article because I think many students aren’t keeping their social distance when coming in contact with people. This would be a problem for themselves and the people around them because they come in contact with many people, especially at work. So I personally would say that online schooling is the best option right now because it’s too early to go back to school physically.
Carlos Hernandez • Nov 4, 2020 at 7:22 pm
Overall, this was a nice article. It’s good to know that most people are still all for social distancing. Orientation went fairly well so the idea of having school in-person definitely isn’t impossible but having to do that consistently for a whole school year isn’t very realistic in my opinion. It’s still too early to stop remote learning, and that could still improve if the students and teachers play their part. However, it’s still not as efficient as learning through school physically. (Judge)
Reporter • Nov 4, 2020 at 5:01 pm
I agree with you, many of us don’t social distance, but yet think that returning back to school is not safe when we can be in danger in many ways not just by going to school. Your topic is very interesting you used really good points and I think many should read this, nice job.
Victoria Palacios • Nov 4, 2020 at 5:01 pm
(Judge) I agree with our school and those around us following social distancing everywhere we go. I personally think staying home and online classes are still very needed and continue practicing distancing from as many people as we can.
Sebastian Munoz • Nov 4, 2020 at 4:43 pm
(Judge) I agree because even though some students agree to social distancing we still don’t do it.
Elijah Rodriguez • Nov 4, 2020 at 2:11 pm
I think this is a very interesting topic to pick! There’s a big discrepancy in the number of students that believe in social distancing, but fail to actually use said precautions in their everyday life. I believe you could’ve maybe beefed up the transitions in between quotes to fully optimize the potential the article has, along with using more transitional words at the beginning of sentences.
Soledad Chavez • Nov 4, 2020 at 2:07 pm
(Judge) A lot of us know the importance of social distancing but we still dont do it. A lot of the times they have to be reminding us to keep our distance. In the introduction it said that if we went back to school we would be given “mask break” even though it sounds like a good idea it would be taking our education time away.
Denycely cante • Nov 4, 2020 at 1:52 pm
Some of us don’t respect The COVID producers but like the way the reporter got some good quotes about how school is doing with social distances
Alexa Rocel • Nov 4, 2020 at 1:11 pm
I believe you did a great job with getting the quotes about social distancing in school and jobs. They made some good points. I think however in the introduction, if schools open up and let the students get a “mask break” it will be taking away the students’ education time.
Omar Godinez • Nov 4, 2020 at 11:02 am
I think people at East understand the importance of it, but their still ignorant about it, still go out with friends, still do all of that. It falls on there parents and the decisions they make. But overall people need to be more considerate bruv.
Jack Romero • Nov 4, 2020 at 10:27 am
Judge-
That’s true, some of us dont social distance sadly but yes many of are for it. This article spoke the truth in my opinion. I mean when I went to east for orientation, many kids werent social distancing or wearing masks outside once the event was finished. Its sad that most of us are so hypocritical.
Kimberly Zhicay • Nov 4, 2020 at 9:29 am
(judge) U agree because even though some students agree to social distancing we don’t do it because you still get close to friends and other people and some don’t even wear a mask outside others don’t social distance because they either forget or don’t care.
Miguel Avila • Nov 4, 2020 at 9:13 am
I personally feel that we should continue to do online school because, we have family at home that can be put at risk if we continue to gather in large amounts and someone can have the possibility of contracting Covid-19. Alot of families also may have older people or younger people living with them putting their lifes at risk of catching covid since they are more vulnerable to infections.
Angel Gutierrez • Nov 4, 2020 at 8:24 am
I like your article I think you did a good job and I agree with the quotes and I think they make some good points.