The tenth grade science department at East had been given the used textbooks of West, and students were not happy about it. “It doesn’t matter that the textbooks are from West,” says Mike Apirawic, Smithtown High School East Sophomore, “I just don’t find it fair for us to get used textbooks.”
Students don’t feel it is fair, and the teachers have their own opinion. “The English department is important, but that doesn’t mean the science department should be lacking the supplies we need for teaching,” said by Mrs. Hicks, Smithtown High School East 10th grade Science teacher.
Even though the textbooks are going to East, Smithtown High School West teachers think it’s unfair for the students to not have the same resources for their work. The quality of the textbooks should be equal, fair, and bought new at the same point in time so resources are not being handed down.
Most students are not thinking of the “Green Effect” of handing down the textbooks. The textbooks are being recycled and reused when they are passed from West to East. When confronted with the idea of the “Green Effect” of the textbooks, students say, “There’s nothing wrong with trying to go green, or passing down textbooks. If the textbooks are disgusting, new ones should be bought but if it’s not affecting learning then the textbooks are Eco friendly,” said by Samantha Sarube, a Smithtown High School West student. After asking An East student, their opinion of handing down textbooks and the “Green Effect” that goes along with it, they said, “It’s a good idea and there is nothing wrong with trying to be green.”
When thought about it, many can find there own view on it. Is it really environmentally friendly? Should textbooks be given at the same time? What do you think?
-Erin Fauchon
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