When asked about their favorite classes in high school, most students answer either art, auto, or another elective class, but for the students of Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte, that may be forced to change. Starting with the class of 2008, students will be required to extend their core curriculum which, in turn, cuts down the opportunity for elective classes. Even though this change may expose students to a more "realistic" education, it denies them the chance to expand their personal interests through more hands-on experiences.
Funds for electives are already being cut. Here the art room looks more scarce than ever.
Teddy's is the schools flower shop run by the horticulture classes. The school is considering closing it due to the cut back in classes.
Students will be seeing more of these "typical" classroom set ups once the curriculum changes.
Teachers at Roosevelt predict a higher dropout rate when math and science requirements are extended, leaving hallways emptier than ever.
Here are some art kids enjoying the time they have left in their expanded art program.
Here is a picture of the automotive area. Kids bring in cars to work on to get first hand experience.
Every year RHS holds a race for the auto kids. The objective is to build the fastest, most efficient race car out of shopping carts. If the school cuts these classes then this annual race will be no more. Pictured here is the losing group from the 2006 race.
The Trading Post is the school's general store. Here they sell food, school supplies, and Wyandotte gear. It is usually closed, except for at lunch and before school, which is causing the school to lose money.
The Wy-News is the school newspaper. They keep up on everything thats going on around the school, especialy the curriculum change.
These student paintings are soon to be covered when the art area is cut down to only one room.
Funds for electives are already being cut. Here the art room looks more scarce than ever. 
Teddy's is the schools flower shop run by the horticulture classes. The school is considering closing it due to the cut back in classes.
Students will be seeing more of these "typical" classroom set ups once the curriculum changes.
Teachers at Roosevelt predict a higher dropout rate when math and science requirements are extended, leaving hallways emptier than ever.
Here are some art kids enjoying the time they have left in their expanded art program.
Here is a picture of the automotive area. Kids bring in cars to work on to get first hand experience.
Every year RHS holds a race for the auto kids. The objective is to build the fastest, most efficient race car out of shopping carts. If the school cuts these classes then this annual race will be no more. Pictured here is the losing group from the 2006 race.
The Trading Post is the school's general store. Here they sell food, school supplies, and Wyandotte gear. It is usually closed, except for at lunch and before school, which is causing the school to lose money.
The Wy-News is the school newspaper. They keep up on everything thats going on around the school, especialy the curriculum change.
These student paintings are soon to be covered when the art area is cut down to only one room.
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