Salisbury Students Pleased With New Laptops, Block Scheduling

Salisbury High School student representatives told the school board Wednesday  that students have only given favorable reports about the that has provided for every student in grades six through 12. Students had been sharing laptops on carts.

"We're not just using them for writing," senior Jacqueline Busolits said. "We've learned a lot of different applications to use across all of our classes. I learned how to use iPhoto for a project I'm working on."

Busolits said other big changes at the high school have not fazed students and have improved their experiences. Block scheduling of classes has helped facilitate longer discussions and made it easier for her to learn complex topics, she said.

Senior Sarah Kinsell said she is excited about the new dark room for photography at the renovated high school.

Kinsell said the high school's first class of ninth graders are adjusting well to being with upperclassmen. "Several of them have said they are glad they are here instead of at the middle school," she said.

Ninth graders began attending Salisbury High School for the first time this school year, after the construction of the school's east wing was completed this summer. It was the fourth phase of at the high school.

A tour of the new facilities will be given at 2 p.m Oct. 30 after a dedication ceremony.