A's through Zzz's aims to push back school start times. However, there has been much controversy over this, and all this talk about costs, and logistical things which are completely logistical issues. In the midst of all these problems however, there are successes that we should all focus our attention on and strive to follow their example.
In over 44 states all over the United States of America, schools have pushed back their school start times. One example would be Blue Ridge School district, also in Pennsylvania that pushed back their school start time from 7:45 to 8:15 AM and through that delay experienced an improvement in academic performance.
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Although some of the biggest concerns of pushing school start times is the after school activities that immediately follow the school day. However, many schools have proven that this is possible to do even with sports and clubs. For example, the Episcopal Academy, Agnes Irwin and Notre Dame all start school after 8:00. Episcopal Academy and Notre Dame are known for their prestigious academic achievements as well as their athletic accomplishments. Their after school activities are much more strict than most schools as their students are required to participate in a sport or club each season.
On the topic of success, the purpose of a school is to prepare its students and make sure the well being of its students is maintained. If there is all this evidence, research, and quotes supporting pushing back school start times, isn't it a time for schools to listen? Students achieving more sleep would in turn improve their well being and lifestyle all around. That is the kind of success school districts should be aiming for.
In over 44 states all over the United States of America, schools have pushed back their school start times. One example would be Blue Ridge School district, also in Pennsylvania that pushed back their school start time from 7:45 to 8:15 AM and through that delay experienced an improvement in academic performance.
For more success stories, please visit:
http://www.startschoollater.net/success-stories.html
Although some of the biggest concerns of pushing school start times is the after school activities that immediately follow the school day. However, many schools have proven that this is possible to do even with sports and clubs. For example, the Episcopal Academy, Agnes Irwin and Notre Dame all start school after 8:00. Episcopal Academy and Notre Dame are known for their prestigious academic achievements as well as their athletic accomplishments. Their after school activities are much more strict than most schools as their students are required to participate in a sport or club each season.
On the topic of success, the purpose of a school is to prepare its students and make sure the well being of its students is maintained. If there is all this evidence, research, and quotes supporting pushing back school start times, isn't it a time for schools to listen? Students achieving more sleep would in turn improve their well being and lifestyle all around. That is the kind of success school districts should be aiming for.
