By Maddy Gaillard – Entertainment Editor 

The Jonathan Law Teaching and Learning Commons (TLC) and Support Center have some new additions and rules with the new school year. 

The TLC is an open spot for students to study or get academic help. In previous years, the Support Center has been located in the back of the TLC, but this year it has been separated into Math and English Support Centers in designated rooms in the TLC.

There are many new rules and guidelines about the TLC as well as changes with the Support Center. 

“This year the upperclassmen now have study hall in the TLC,” Library Media Specialist Ms. Munday said. “Instead of reporting to study hall and getting a pass to come to the TLC, students can come directly here.”

While the upperclassmen privilege is new, there most other rules stayed the same, such including the sign-in system. 

“We are keeping the Library Trac sign-in system,” Mundy said. “Students need to sign in when they come to the room for any reason. If they have a study they also need to check in with their study hall teacher. For new students they just need to know their five digit lunch code (or the last five numbers of their Google password) and log into Library Trac that way.” 

The Support Center has also had some new adjustments with the beginning of the new school year. 

“The Support Center is in two rooms in the TLC: Math is in one room and English in another. There’s nothing different other than the location,” Mundy said. “It gives more privacy to students who are working and frees up more space in the main room of the TLC.”

The Support Center also has teachers that are there to help students with a specific subject. 

“The Support Center is a place where all students can come down for Math, Science, English, Social Studies, group work, or a quiet place with a knowledgeable person nearby to answer possible questions,” math teacher Mr. Ruzbarsky said. “The Support Center helps all students achieve their academic goals by helping them in a non-traditional classroom way to explore the misconceptions they have to help them fully understand what they are working on.”

For students, the new TLC rules and Support Center opinions can vary. 

“I may be biased but I like the new upperclassmen rule in the TLC,” Junior Emily Lo said. “It regulates the amount of people in the room making it easier to study and work. I use the TLC and Support enter a lot and I believe it is a great way for students to work on their skills and improve academically.”

Many students and teachers value the Support Center and TLC,  no matter the changes.

“Our goal is to help all students with any academic, organizational, or study skill need,” English Teacher Mrs. Goldbeck said. “The teachers look for ways to improve the Center each year so that students can reach their highest level of achievement.”