I've had many, many students from various grades coming in for help before school. I am always glad to assist students when they need questions answered or problems solved, but it has become impossible to attend to each and every one of them in the short time available each morning after the arrival of the buses. The students have been good, however, to help each other and occasionally Mr. Schultz is able to assist after his bus route is over.
Some students already take advantage of the earlier time to receive help.
In addition, Mrs. Lindmark has approached me with one request. This makes it very hard for those who do attend band practice to develop an understanding of just how any of the musical selections should sound. Moreover, the lack of a full complement of band members makes it difficult for Mrs. Lindmark to plan accurately for further progress of the band as a whole. I am very proud of those students who have asked permission to come in during their lunch times to complete assignments. It takes a real desire for achievement to give up playing or socializing with their friends to do homework.