Many students feel that they are simply too tired to focus on their daily coursework. This is due to their lack of sleep. Early school start times prevent students from getting the 8-11 hours of sleep children and teenagers really need. Some people argue that school should not start later, but I strongly believe that the school 's start time should be pushed back towards 9 a.m. This additional hour will allow students to have a good night 's rest which will increase their probabilities of academic and social success as well as increased health. A well-rested individual is able to accomplish more and have an overall higher quality of life. The later start time will be very beneficial and will allow students to dramatically increase productivity during the school day.
To begin, the extra amount of time in the morning and bonus sleep due to the later start time will give us taller and healthier teens. It is widely known that young …show more content…
Firstly, a well-rested adolescent will be naturally less grumpy and have more energy than his/her not as well-rested counterpart. This surplus of energy can allow this individual to achieve other things in and around the school and the community. Next, the later start time will offer time for morning clubs or activities in school. Now, many of the existing morning extra-curricular programs at school such as sports teams practices simply start way too early for anyone to attend and still get good rest. A later start time will make way for new clubs to meet at a reasonable time in the morning instead of during communal lunch where many different things are going on at the same time. Finally, a better sleep will also increase a student’s performance in both co-curricular and extra-curricular clubs including but not limited to student council, OTESHA, DECA and especially sports
To begin, the extra amount of time in the morning and bonus sleep due to the later start time will give us taller and healthier teens. It is widely known that young …show more content…
Firstly, a well-rested adolescent will be naturally less grumpy and have more energy than his/her not as well-rested counterpart. This surplus of energy can allow this individual to achieve other things in and around the school and the community. Next, the later start time will offer time for morning clubs or activities in school. Now, many of the existing morning extra-curricular programs at school such as sports teams practices simply start way too early for anyone to attend and still get good rest. A later start time will make way for new clubs to meet at a reasonable time in the morning instead of during communal lunch where many different things are going on at the same time. Finally, a better sleep will also increase a student’s performance in both co-curricular and extra-curricular clubs including but not limited to student council, OTESHA, DECA and especially sports