By Truman Martin – Entertainment Editor

As Law begins the 2021-2022 school year, some new and returning COVID-19 policies have been put in place.

With these policies, the Jonathan Law community is adjusting to these more pre-pandemic routines. Some of these new policies have to do with distance learning, social distancing, the TLC, sports games, hallways, and free meals.

Unless there is a change in COVID-19 protocol, students will not be able to opt out of in-person-learning this school year. 

“We are so excited to have everyone back in the building” Interim Principal Mr. Marko said. “It has been great seeing everyone entering in the morning and ready to learn.”

Another change has been the reopening of the Teaching and Learning Commons (TLC), which had been closed since last year, is now open for students to utilize the quiet rooms, check out a book, or to go to the student-run IT station.

“The TLC’s reopening is great because of the resources and teachers that are there to help with any work that I’m struggling on,” Junior Rishabh Nair said.

The school is also allowing spectators at sporting events this fall.

“We are very excited to welcome spectators back to our athletic events this year,”  Athletic Director Mr. Sarullo said. “It adds so much to the atmosphere on campus and I know that our student-athletes and coaches appreciate the support.”

Another change this year is that there are no more one-way hallways or stairwells.

“I think that not having one-way hallways or stairwells makes moving through the building quicker and easier,” English teacher Mrs. Lucia said. “Being able to travel a number of ways to different parts of the building actually seems to help us spread out more, cutting down on the amount of ‘traffic jams’ in places.”

Free meals are also making a return from last year. Students will be able to get free breakfast and lunch all year long. Students will eat lunch separate cafeterias – seniors in the senior cafe, juniors in the cafeteria, and sophomores and freshmen in the old gym.

“Free lunch is amazing because you don’t have to be worried about how much money you have on your account.” Freshman Sophia Martin said.