Kids in the Hall: "Sixth Graders: What's the Best Thing/Worst Thing about Sixth Grade So Far?"

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"My favorite part is math, and the thing I like least is science." -- Jamiya C.













"My favorite part is having more freedom than in elementary school, and I don't have a least favorite part." -- Dunia H.

"I like that we're able to serve our own lunch, but I don't really like having to keep track of multiple lockers." -- Winston O.






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