As temperatures soar across San Diego County to uncomfortable levels, not all schools are enjoying the relief of air conditioning.
Students and teachers at Creative Performing and Media Arts School in Clairemont had to endure 100-degree classrooms on Tuesday.
One class used it as an “educational” experience. An eighth grade Spanish class felt like in addition to learning the language of South America, they were experiencing the weather -- almost.
Blinds were shut. Lights were off. Fans whirling. The teacher bought the window fans herself with her own money (she’ll be reimbursed if she remembers).
Still, students aren’t the only ones getting overheated.
“The Promethean board because of the heat has been pooping out all day,” said teacher Lupe Celedon. “It basically turns off on its own when it’s had enough.”
School officials say they adjust the teaching process during heat waves, such as teaching class outside, being flexible about water breaks and not overwhelming students with work.
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At last check, the classrom had reached 98 degrees with humidity, but NBC 7 has learned that air conditioning are in the plans for the school.
In the San Diego Unified School District 68 schools have AC in all instructional rooms, according to a district official.
The rest of the district is made up of 118 schools with air conditioning in 50 to 99 percent of the instructional rooms. Forty –seven schools have AC in less than half of the instructional rooms and 37 schools have no air-conditioned classrooms that are used for instruction, according to the district.
