Merging the early college schools was a decision that took everyone by surprise. Students at Jimmy Carter Early College High School were left wondering if the merger would change their school experience, for instance, how it would influence their classes, schedules, and the close ties they have built within their school community.
Upperclassmen would not be affected the most, as this would be their last year at Jimmy Carter, although this news did shock the seniors.
“My first reaction to the merge was unexpected, but I have not had any negative thoughts about it; I think it is good timing,” Alexa said.
Some seniors are excited about the merger but wish it had happened sooner so they could have experienced it themselves.
“I wish they could have done it when we were sophomores or freshmen so we could experience more people,” Rubi said.
Alexa said that while the timing seems good, she would have liked the change to have occurred earlier in her high school journey so that she would have had the opportunity to be part of the larger campus.
Although there was some positive feedback, some students expressed negative feedback about the merger due to all the early colleges coming together.
“I was shocked because it’s weird how they’re going to take down two schools to combine them into one,” Rubi said.
Students who will still attend Jimmy Carter next semester will experience a new environment with different students, teachers, and a new school community.
“I’m excited about this new merger because there will be new students, teachers, and new experiences overall,” Samara said
