Talk about bad karma!

For the first two weeks in May, students across the nation will be taking exams they have been preparing for all year. For two weeks, Bishop Blanchet juniors and seniors will be taking exams in  Computer Science, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Studio Art, Calculus, Chemistry, Environmental Science, U.S. History, U.S.Government and Politics, French, German, Spanish, and Physics.

What’s at stake?  How about college credit!

This year, however, there are some heavy-duty obstacles in thee way: Spring Kairos, the Reno Jazz Festival, and most Spring sports are scheduled for the week before the exams, students find themselves in a bind.

“It is very challenging for AP students to balance all of the work they have to do,” said AP Government and Politics teacher Toby McGill. “I am always so proud of my AP government and politics students.”

Although the timing of the events may not be be the best, Bishop Blanchet students don’t seem to be that worried.

“Mrs. Seeley prepares us by giving us tests with actual AP questions on in it in order to show us how the actual exam will be,” said senior AP Environmental Science student Lauren Augustavo. “She also shows us documentaries of current events that are both beneficial and interesting. She really takes the time to review with us and make sure we are all comfortable going into the exam”

The teachers at BBHS are more than supportive of the students participating in extracurricular activities and school retreats. They want to see the students get involved in the school and just have fun with whatever it is they are doing. Yet at the same time, the teachers push the students to handle these issues themselves and take matters into their own hands.

“I know my students participate in many activities, which is great, and at some point they will have issues with scheduling,” said AP Spanish teacher, Luis Gamez. “It’s not ideal, but it’s good practice for the real world of balancing events, activities, and responsibilities.”

Though the spring conflicts come into play at the same time as AP exams, the teachers firmly believe in the students’ capability to strive through them.