To start another successful year, Monroe High has created a learning commons, formally known as the Media Center. There are many events taking place in the Learning Commons, including the new after-school tutoring program, which has kicked off successfully to more than fifty students each day.

There are also tables, furniture, and computer stations available for students who want to stay, but may not need help. Direct College and students who take online classes utilize the facility as well. New smartboard technology dons the walls for teacher use.

The tutoring program, which uses the facility as its home, is a walk-in program that doesn’t require appointments. After-school tutoring runs from 2:15-4 p.m. Monday-Friday.

After-school tutoring also provides transportation for those in need. Bus number 41 (for students who live on the south side of town, 48161), and Bus 48 number (students who live on the north side of town, 48162), only run Monday through Thursday.

There are three MHS Interventionist that work hard to bring success to the learning of students involved in the program. “Mrs. (Rachel) Kowalczik, Mr. (Michael) Lynch, and I work very hard to help our students be as successful as possible,” said Kayla Varner

There are also seven MHS student tutors involved in Honors society. “Although every student tutor is a senior, every NHS member is welcomed to join and become a tutor as well,” said Kowalczik.

Lynch believes that they need as many student tutors as possible. “In order to be sure that every student that needs help has it, we invite any NHS member to help tutor.

The after-school tutoring is open to any high school student and will assist with any subject. “There are eight stations. Each station has a subject topic card on the table closest to the station. Mrs. Varner, Mr. Lynch, and I, along with the student tutors, try our best to help with anything we can. There is at least one of us at each station to do so,” Kowalczik said.