Depending on your grade, you might have a different method of getting to school than others. Some drive, some take the bus and others get dropped off by carpool.
“I’ve been driving to school since the beginning of junior year. I get to have my own space for friends to come in and hang out before school,” said junior Connor Garrison.
A car is definitely the preferred choice for many students, but some don’t have the option.
”I wish I could drive myself to school. I have to take the bus, and to be honest, it sucks so much,” said sophomore Sean Phillips. The bus might not be the best, but walking is arguably even worse.
Junior Jenna Castello walks to and from school everyday.
“Walking is only really bad when the weather sucks. If it’s nice, then I don’t really mind it too much,” said Castello.
No matter the method, getting to school is a part of a kid’s daily life. Some get the privilege of driving, and others have to make the best with what they have.
According to LoveBus.com, North Carolina operates over 14,000 school buses daily, transporting nearly 795,000 students. These buses travel more than 181 million miles per year, with the average ride lasting about 24 minutes. Nationally, over 26 million children rely on school buses
But still for some, walking to school is the only option. While it’s a good way to exercise, it always comes with some challenges, like the weather or the safety of walking near vehicles.
For the majority of juniors and seniors, driving to school is the ultimate goal. Having a car means freedom, no more waiting on a bus or your parents to drive you to school. It comes with some responsibility though. A large mistake while driving could be fatal, and statistically teens are more likely to be involved in accidents than any other age group.
