Going Deeper into Rebound

Going Deeper into Rebound

by Tristan Cowles

Staff Writer, The Dixie Blog

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For some students it means extra time for lunch, but for some it means heading back to the classroom for an extra 20 minutes. For this reason, students either love or hate Rebound.

Rebound is a program that is continually changing to better fit students’ needs, and is continually reviewed for how effective it is.

Last year, school got out 20 minutes early on Mondays to allow students to meet with teachers and attend the Rebound program for all core classes.

Now lunch is extended an extra 15 minutes and Rebound is during that extra time four days a week. Each day is for the four different core classes. 

Rebound used to be Monday-Thursday, but has recently changed to Tuesday-Friday to better accommodate students after the Administration saw a boost in attendance when held on Fridays.

Senior Tim Mendez likes the new changes to the Rebound system,“ I like it better during lunch so i don’t have to worry about it after school.”

The weeks Rebound are chosen for have been random and inconsistent.

Mr. Bergeson said one of the reasons was available funding, “When we have rebound the teachers have to get paid for the extra time they put in, and the school can only afford so many weeks.”

Another reason is the timing. The school tries to put Rebound before midterm and the end of quarters so students can get their grades up.

The school is currently in the middle of eight straight weeks of Rebound to help prepare the students that may struggle with the end-of-levels at the end of the year.

“The eight weeks before end of level testing are Rebound weeks to help the students that might not be proficient, or to get a three or a four on the end of levels” is what Mr. Bergeson said on how the program was being initiated for the second semester.

Rebound Coordinator Ms. Mudliar says the transformation of Rebound from last year to this year is working because more students are getting their work done.

The attendance has raised and Ms. Mudliar says it’s because “I think there is less pressure for students to just leave because Rebound is taking place during school hours.”

So as Rebound keeps evolving, it’s changing for the better and the students around school are getting more out of the time used for Rebound.