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Like students throughout California (USA), students in the
West Contra Costa Unified school district, in Richmond,
have coped with distance learning instituted this year in
response to the coronavirus pandemic. Today, we are
bringing you these students' reflections on their current
experiences with distance learning and being out of school - what worked and what didn't. Students' remarks have
been edited in some instances for clarity.
Nayeli Mercado, 15, sophomore, Richmond High
Before distance learning, my mental health was never
great, but it was controllable. However, once quarantine
started, I have felt way more mentally exhausted because I can't go out. Also, l've been really emotional. I get really
sad over little things ar angry at things I shouldn't get angry
about. I used to complain about school a lot but I kind of
miss it now. I miss my friends, teachers, attending class. I miss school in general.
Alizei De Leon, 15, sophomore, Middle College High
I have about the sarne amount of homework, ar maybe a
little less in this second year since some teachers are
trying to make this easier. Additionally, I don't have to study
as much for tests anymore since some teachers have
cancelled ·tests for the rest of the year... I spend about
three to four hours on homework per day unless l've
already finished all my work that week. l'm getting through
my classes, but I know that I will forget most of this
information throughout the summer.
Ricardo Castillo, 17, senior, Richmond High
At first, when this distance learning started, I thought the
work was going to be easier. But then, as time passed,
everything just fel! apart. l'm behind in all of my classes
and it's nearly impossible to catch up. I can't do the work
on my own. I want to learn with my classmates. Distance
learning changed a lot of things for me. I wasn't able to
spend time with my friends and my last year of high school
hasn't been what I expected at all.
Yashika Joshi, 17, senior, Aspire College PrepAcademy
Distance learning has been difficult lt's been hard to
manage, teaching yourself through assignments ... I try to
do my work when everybody is asleep at night. lf I was at
school, I would've learned much more due to a teacher
paying more attention. Teachers are assigning work on a
daily basis, with 45 minutes to hour-long assignments for
each class, all due at the end of the week. The workload
has increased a lot. Some teachers have reached out
(checked in) but not often.
Dana Reyes, 18, seniar, Middle College High
My classes are all being taught virtually, through email, or
through Google Classraom. I have pushed my selfdetermination to the max and l'm experiencing something
very strange. I am still receiving the content but now I have
to work twice as hard to understand the material.
Sometimes, it is discouraging, and I get unmotivated, but I still try my best to finish early even though teachers and
staff have been very flexible and understanding with due
dates.
Mekayla Saechao, 16, junior, Richmond High
Distance learning for me so far has been difficult but
manageable. Most of my classes consist of completing
work that is posted on Google Classroom With a Zoom
meeting every other week. I don't believe l'm learning as
much as I would have in school because l'm not getting a
lesson from my teachers every day. My teachers have
helped a lot by answering questions about assignments
quickly ... To tell you the truth, it is a lot to manage since l'm
not physically at school, working with my classmates and
teachers. But being at home in my comfort zone has
helped me become more organized with my works.
Monishlla Maharaj, 18, senior, Richmond High
Although I have assignments from almast all of my classes
every day, almost back-to-back, I always feel like I can do
the work whenever I want to... lt's like fighting with my
brain daily to do the work ar not to do the wark. As much
as I wouldn't want to do online learning, I know it benefits
everyone by preventing them from getting sick from the
virus.
Sarahi Yupit, 16, sophomore, Richmond High
lt is hard to concentrate at home during distance learning
because I don't feel motivated to do the work since there is
nabody my age whereas at school, I feel motivated. lt
seems like it's easier to do the tasks and stay on task.
There are teachers who teach the actual material. They
also motivate you to do your best.
Adapted from https://edsource.org/, posted on June 3
Say if the following statements are T (true) or F (false).
Then, mark the correct option.
( )
Yashika Joshi's teachers give students tasks every
day through distance learning.
( ) Monishlla Maharaj thinks online learning during the
pandemic is beneficial to people.
( ) Alizei De Leon has had more homework during the
pandemic than she had in the previous year.
( ) Dana Reyes' classes are being taught virtually, only
through Google Classroom.
( ) Mekayla Saechao believes she has learned at home
as much as she would have in school.