Over 15% of middle school students fell asleep in class because of lack of sleep. School start times should be later. Later school start times have students that have better grades. Schools that start later, having students with better moods. Earlier school start times have a negative effect on students’ mental health. Later school start times have students that have better grades than other schools that start later. Schools have overall improved academic performance by starting later and having well rested students. They work better because being well rested can make students more aware and have more energy. Also sleep deprived students make more errors in school work than well rested people. This is because if students don't have enough
