If you’re apart of the French program at North Scott High School, you’ve probably heard the news. Mrs. Pearson has decided to retire.
There is one major question that comes from this news: What will happen to the French program at North Scott? There are many answers to this question- some good and some bad.
Right now, Mrs. Gray, is teaching Spanish and one block of French II. This means that there is another teacher in our school who can teach French classes, but there is also Spanish classes that need to be taught. One option that our school has is to have Mrs. Gray take on all of the French classes, and also some Spanish.
Another option is to send the students who want to still take French to another school to take the class. The other high school has to be on the same block schedule, like us. Not only would the students who want to take French be able to finish and get the credits, but the could possibly go further than just French 4, since most other schools offer beyond that.
Options three and four are on different ends of the spectrum. The first is to hire a new French teacher. This may sound like a good idea, but since the enrollment for French is so low, would it really be necessary? On the other hand, getting rid of the French program over all is also an option. Although this would upset many people, this could be the path that our school takes.
While the fate of North Scott’

s French program is still up in the air, students can make a difference by talking to the school board, principal, and counselors. If you care about the French program, you will speak up and get your voice heard!