In Wake County, many adjustments have been made recently when it comes to school schedules. Asynchronous days are one of the newest additions to the online class schedule. Navigating these changes can be difficult, but with some understanding and communication, they can become simple.

   Throughout all of Wake County, asynchronous days will be on Wednesdays for those with traditional schedules. All Wednesdays will be asynchronous unless the week has another day off within it. For example, if there is a teacher workday or holiday during any given school week, there will not be an asynchronous day that week. Only weeks of full instruction will have asynchronous Wednesdays. The asynchronous days for the rest of the first semester are November 18, December 2, December 16, January 6, and January 13.

   Students and teachers may have different views about asynchronous days, but the majority of both groups enjoy these days. Most students use their day without live instruction to sleep in, enjoy time with friends, and catch up on work. On the other hand, some do not appreciate asynchronous days. Those few believe they are a waste of instructional time and do not help students in the long run. Millbrook sophomore Sara-Kathryn Francis stated, “It is a great way for teachers to catch up on grading assignments and getting things updated in the grade book, but for students, it is just another day of piled up work.”

   If you find yourself bored on asynchronous days, there are many other options to keep you busy. You can get ahead on your work, or make up any missing assignments. You could try out a new recipe from The Brook Cook, or plan a socially distanced gathering with friends. Going outside and getting some exercise and/or fresh air is always a good option, especially when virtual classes typically keeps you glued to your laptop. Even though you still have school work assigned on asynchronous days, you have more freedom to make your own schedule.

   With all of the changes in the world today, it can be hard to adjust. Understanding what is going on is important to stay successful throughout the school year. Working with other students and faculty members to grasp these adjustments will aid students in staying on top of things and help them perform at their best. Wildcats, if you want to mark your calendars or simply stay informed, check out our asynchronous day calendar linked here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/173FWl4vACpPEJuwsUtDG6HmCb5h0zgkZ/view