Local high schools prepare students for the start of classes
Paul Vozzella
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Students are just days away from heading back to school and the Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) is giving students and teachers a leg up before the first day.
In order to make sure everyone is ready to get a strong start, YUHSD high schools are hosting student meet-and-greets with their teachers on Monday evening.
“It’s okay to be nervous,” local high school teacher Brandon Coz said. “It’s okay to get to know people, to join clubs.”
For incoming freshmen the event gives them a better lay of their new land. For the seniors, it’s an opportunity to start their final season on the right foot before taking the next big step into higher education or the work force.
“It’s just a celebratory event for all of the schools to get people excited about people returning the following day,” YUHSD Chief Communications Officer Eric Patten said.
While the event can serve as a celebration, Coz shares a little insight on why preparing the day before can also be vital to a fast beginning.
“It’s important to get to know the teachers, especially in high school,” he stated. “There’s so many, six to seven teachers per kid, so it’s good to know what the teachers are expecting of the student.”
Recent high school graduate Kelsey Perez also chimed in with a bit of advice for incoming freshmen.
“Freshman year is really important for your grades, so I say actually focus on school. If you wanna do sports, that’s good too, but focus on your grades 100%,” Perez shared.
The first day of school for YUHSD students is Tuesday July 29.