Temperature is a continuous, school wide problem. Many students, teachers, and faculty feel that Curtis is either too cold, or too hot. Classrooms temperatures are affecting the way students learn. For example, Ashante Miller’s science class in room 213 is too cold. “When it gets really cold I just want to take a nap. I sit with my hoodie up, I don’t take notes because I keep my hands in my pockets,” said Miller.

On the other hand some classes are too hot. For example, Eiman Hamoud who’s Spanish class in room 429 is too hot. “The windows are broken so they don’t open, so it stays hot in that room and makes me uncomfortable and I start to not focus. The heat makes me not pay attention in class.” said Hamoud.

Some teachers feel the need to keep the windows in classrooms open to help bring the room to a more normal temperature. Ms. Pizzano, an IB English teacher, agrees. “I teach in both buildings, room 187 is always a very comfortable temperature. However, room 229 in the main building is sweltering because from what I understand, the heat from the radiators cannot be controlled. I have to open all the windows in the dead of winter for some relief,” said Pizzano.

The change in temperature can also be a nuisance because students may not know the proper way to dress. They’re going from an extremely hot room one class, then into a cold room in the next. “My first class is pretty hot. The temperature is a little bit over what I prefer, but I deal with it. The next class that I go to varies in temperature making me question what I wear to school,” said Justin Fleurimont.