The infamous "Snowpocalypse" forced Montgomery County students to miss a week of instructional time, and AP teachers at WJ have been and will continue to plan for the consequences.
What do you think of when you hear the word "burrito?" Do you think "black or pinto," or do you remember that guacamole costs "a little bit extra?" (Yeah, more like two bucks extra.)
While you contemplate which classes to take next year and how to earn credits required for graduation, The Pitch Online is ready to help you in the process. We're sitting down with teachers to find out the pros and cons of all the elective courses you may want to add to your schedule for next year.
Music teacher Isabel Hernandez-Cata discusses the many chorus classes offered at WJ. Although most students, particuarly freshmen, start in Chorus 1 as it doesn't require an audition, the music department offers four different choir classes - Chorus 1, Pop Fly, Advanced Choir and Madrigals. All of these courses are a fine arts credit, and students can also obtain an honors credit from Advanced Choir or Madrigals.
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Social Studies teacher Nathan Schwartz used to never think much of teaching. A Bethesda Chevy-Chase High School drop-out, it may seem ironic now that he wanted to get away from the classroom.
"I just didn't like school very much," said Schwartz.
Twenty years from now, we will all look back on our high school careers and remember those with whom we shared unforgettable moments. Science teacher Jamie Grimes is fortunate in that this is exactly what he does on a daily basis.
We have all experienced it: walking into a class and at the front of the room stands an unfamiliar figure. Suddenly, you realize you have a sub today. Let the rejoicing begin! But, there might not be as much fanfare when your teacher doesn't come back and that unknown person becomes your teacher for multiple weeks.
