Central Students Practice Social Distancing And Other Precautions
CENTRAL STUDENTS PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING AND OTHER PRECAUTIONS — Due to the coronavirus outbreak, students are expected to work from home while still practicing social distancing.
April 2, 2020
As Tennessee is one of the latest states to order citizens to stay at home, social distancing is becoming a more prevalent household term. Social distancing is the practice of intentionally increasing one’s distance from others to prevent the spread of illness. As the number of COVID-19 cases reach new heights, Hamilton County Department of Education (HCDE) staff members and students are taking measures of safety to promote good health.
Completing schoolwork on time is essential to the success of Central students during this crisis, but counselors and health officials are considering students’ mental health as well. Senior Counselor Shea Vetterick sends the senior class “Check-In Emails” to ensure their well-being. Google Forms is a helpful tool when it comes to checking in with students, as students can simply complete a survey. It is then sent directly to the students’ grade-level counselor.
Students have the option of subscribing to Ms. Vetterick’s Self-Care Tips presentations; these presentations inform and provide tips to maintaining good mental and social health during this pandemic. Students face more challenges every day as they spend more time indoors, but some of Central’s students have different ways to cope with social distancing.
“I hate not being able to see my friends every day, but I still video chat with them,” said Senior Dylan Muccino. “We’re all struggling together.”
CENTRAL STUDENTS PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING AND OTHER PRECAUTIONS AT WORK — Due to the coronavirus outbreak, Central students who work at Little Caesars are also practicing social distancing on the job, limiting contact with customers.
“The school work is a lot easier to manage, but I’m bored all the time,” commented Senior Jazmynn Ball.
A large amount of Central’s students are part-time workers. As companies take precautions against the spread of COVID-19, students have to comply with new work procedures.
“At Little Caesars, we have to wear gloves at all stations and really make sure we wash our hands after we change tasks,” explained Ball. “The company is trying to make customers aware of their efforts.”
“Belk put me on furlough, and I’ll start [working] again when things start to get better,” said Muccino.
While new procedures and protocols progress, it is advised that students check their employer’s websites to inform themselves of the company’s standards. Students will also continue to receive news and support from teachers and counselors.
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Morgan Snyder • May 2, 2020 at 3:46 AM
I’m still working at my job, but I’m staying safe and staying home for the rest of my time!
Jahmes Richardson • Apr 21, 2020 at 12:32 PM
Are you going to be safe and stay home inside
Jeremiah Tutt • Apr 21, 2020 at 10:28 AM
Social distancing is important, but having to stay indoors most days gets frustrating. It feels like each day your just waiting for this pandemic to end, but you cant do nothing to make the virus go away faster.
Louis Smith • Apr 20, 2020 at 2:51 PM
The practice of social distancing is very important due to the fact that it limits possible exposure to the virus.
Emily Bradford • Apr 3, 2020 at 3:12 PM
This whole virus thing is terrible. I feel like it makes things harder for many of the students. Now doing schoolwork online will be difficult for some because there are some students who has poor internet or have no internet at all, not being able to do their work and get punished for it and getting bad grades because of it when it’s not their fault. It’s also hard because of the students’ mental state, being forced to stay at home all day, everyday can be kind of boring and sad. Also, some of the Central students that have jobs are also getting the worse of it; some can’t even work, make money, pay bills because they are either forced to be let go or their job is closed down because of this virus. This needs to blow over as soon as possible.
Christopher Highwood • Apr 2, 2020 at 10:36 PM
I highly recommend students spend as much time outside of their home as possible (with precations of course). Take a walk around the neighborhood or pull a chair out and breathe in the fresh air for a while. I personally have set up an area on my porch where I do my studies and relax. This virus has not gotten to the point yet where you can’t step outside for a moment and breathe in a little air, so I recommend you do so. I also do hope this virus will wash away and students are able to go back to a normal schedule. It has gotten worse and worse over the weeks and more and more people are catching this virus. My advice is for everyone to be aware of what’s going on every single day and to at least take in a little of the fresh air because we may not have that opportunity for very long.
Tzvi Stauss • Apr 2, 2020 at 8:32 PM
I know a lot of people that are without of a job. For example, my mom works at a hospital for a special unit for non-elective surgery and they are closing that unit. Her manager told her to find hours on a different floor or the hospital will pay her 70 percent of her paycheck. Because when all this is over they want their employers back. So the hospital is working with there staff.
Landon Rogers • Apr 2, 2020 at 6:04 PM
Social Distancing is important