Sleep is very important process that is necessary for restoring strength after a hard day and resting the nervous system. However, different groups of people require different doses of sleep depending on their age. Another factor that has a serious impact on the quality of the sleep is a sleep schedule, which also depends on the age. For example, adolescents have different natural times to sleep than kids and adults. Indeed, following the appropriate schedule of sleep may have a strong impact on the result of the daily routine of a student. In the article “High School Starting Time,” Jeff Varley discusses the importance of properly established starting times for high schools and lists the benefits that school districts may receive after changing
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Varley claims, “Other positive effects cited by researchers include better attendance, fewer tardiness, far fewer students falling asleep at their desks, more alert students more engaged in the learning process, less depression, fewer problems at home and among friends, enhanced school atmosphere, and fewer illnesses” (124). In other words, the list of the benefits includes changes in almost all areas that affect the mental and physical health of adolescents. In addition, Emily Richmond, in her article “Why School Should Start Later in the Morning”, argues, “Schools also saw the decrease in … substance abuse. Some even had a dramatic drop in teen car crashes” (1). In other words, even those areas that seemed not very connected to change in the sleep schedule had been affected by the change and in turn affected the lives of students. I had an experience of studying at three different schools that each had a different schedule. In fact, when I was in high-school, I transferred from a school where classes started at 9:20 a. m. to a school with the starting time of 8.30 a.m. As a result, the level of fatigue increased, and my parents were concerned about the changes in my behavior. Thus, my experience proves Varley’s
Varley claims, “Other positive effects cited by researchers include better attendance, fewer tardiness, far fewer students falling asleep at their desks, more alert students more engaged in the learning process, less depression, fewer problems at home and among friends, enhanced school atmosphere, and fewer illnesses” (124). In other words, the list of the benefits includes changes in almost all areas that affect the mental and physical health of adolescents. In addition, Emily Richmond, in her article “Why School Should Start Later in the Morning”, argues, “Schools also saw the decrease in … substance abuse. Some even had a dramatic drop in teen car crashes” (1). In other words, even those areas that seemed not very connected to change in the sleep schedule had been affected by the change and in turn affected the lives of students. I had an experience of studying at three different schools that each had a different schedule. In fact, when I was in high-school, I transferred from a school where classes started at 9:20 a. m. to a school with the starting time of 8.30 a.m. As a result, the level of fatigue increased, and my parents were concerned about the changes in my behavior. Thus, my experience proves Varley’s