Well, it’s something to do, I guess.

Students in the class of 2021 have begun (or at least they should have) their senior projects at various organizations and job-shadowing programs throughout the county.

But like all things 2020, this year’s senior projects are a bit different.

Due to the pandemic, hourly requirements for this year's projects have been reduced from 32 to 20, lightening the load on the district's time-crunched students.

According to the guidance office, participating in a student project strengthens a student's involvement in the community, looks good on college applications, and encourages positive school-community relations.

In addition to job shadowing and volunteer work which might be challenging due to social-distancing concerns, students can complete a 20-hour online career development program or combine several options to achieve the 20-hour requirement.

Senior projects must be completed March 12.

As in years past, students will present their projects to the community panel in May on a day that has yet to be announced.

So how are seniors passing the 20 hours?

"I was planning on shadowing two nurse anesthetists, but unfortunately with COVID I can’t be in the hospital right now. So instead, I’m doing a virtual meeting with them where I ask them questions," said senior Sydney Monet.

"I’m volunteering at the Humane Society," said senior David Newman. "Because of the dogs."

Unfortunately, most of our projects can’t involve dogs, but they can still be enjoyable nonetheless.

If you have any questions regarding your projects, check with your guidance counselor as soon as possible. March 12 will be here before you know it.