Do you think school should start earlier? Why or why not.?
971476
yes, our brain absorb more thing early in the morning.
80484
Why don't you look at taking your SATs early by preparing now?
210528
Yes.  If students aren't getting to school on time because they are driving around, it should be imposed.  Because they owe it to the taxpayers to get an education and make a contribution to society.
286791
When I began high school, about 15 years ago now, we used the block schedule.  We were one of the first schools in the area to institute it.  It was a work in progress when it began.  We started with 4 - 1 hour and 20 minute classes on Tues and Thurs and the other 4 on Wed and Fri, and had all 8 at 45 mins a piece on Mon.  Having it that way made it very clear how much better the block schedule was, nothing was accomplished on Mondays.  Eventually, we did away with the 8 classes on Monday and instead went with a "rolling block schedule". We had 4 classes (Block A) on Mon, then the other 4 (Block B) on Tues, the back to Block A on Wed, Block B on Thurs, Block A Fri, then the following Mon would begin with Block B.  It was a little confusing at first, but taught you the responsibility of keeping up with your schedule.  The school liked the block schedule because you were able to spend more time teaching.  The students liked it because you had half as much homework.  It was a great idea, and still is.  In fact, I believe all the schools in this area have employed it now.
821474
Possibly.  Are you talking about the child on BBC1 this morning?  She might be upset but are her parents exploiting her and her situation a little?  At the end of the day she didn't get into the school because her parents registered her LATE.  Surely it's her parents fault...
842568
The thing you need to change is your dedication.  You need to dedicate time and energy to school and studying so that you are successful in completing your work.  If you setup specific time to do school work and studying, you really do not have to miss times with your friends ( as long as you schedule time for them as well!).
464411
I am taking a psychology class and we did learn it is better for your mental health to go early before anything else. It opens up your brain and give you a little more energy throughout the day. Besides, It also speeds up your metabolism to make the gy really work. Give it a try.                  Good Luck!!!
307819
yes....I think the breaks are plenty long enough. my kids are elementary school ages and they get a 15 minute recess after lunch...gives them enough time to run a burn a few calories, and relax before diving back in to school work. Not to mention, they have gym and if it is nice weather they go out side for gym too. They also get 15 min either in the AM before lunch or in the PM after lunch depending on what time they go to lunch.\nthe school systems are not to blame for child hood obesity...they are there to educate our children  not be a fat farm for them...
1127090
school should not start before labor day and be out at the end of may...kids need the summer to be kids
681579
I agree, and the school issues you mention are one of many reasons I plan to homeschool.\n\nscary link.
105769
Hmm, I believe you answered your own question. I would also agree that too many parents think school is too hard on their children, when the truth is that's the way it supposed to be. It's all about "stretching young minds."
871233
I see myself asking people to ensure their child is given a good grounding in the basics before even starting school. Children need to know so much before they even set foot in a school. \n\nChildren need to be given help before they reach school to ensure they don't fall behind in our fast paced world.
699604
The teachers usually have a couple of hours of class prep and grading to do after school lets out.  It would make for a really long day for the teachers if school started at 10.\n\nHigh school in my area starts at 9 am. That's not too early!
364575
Waiting for school to start again!  As much as everyone says they hate school and can't wait until summer I hate waiting for school to start again.  For me school's a place where I can go a be myself and escape from home.  It's something for me to do all day instead of sit at home a watch T.V. or eat all day, but I'm graduating this year and it sucks that I'll never get to go back to that school again.
170009
That is insane! What time does your school start? My high school started at 8:30. I thought that was too early but apparently it was rather late.
716073
state your reasoning's for being late....be sincere. Now is not the time to sugar coat the subject...\nGive the child motivational things to help in the "rush" of getting ready on time.\nExpress to the teacher that you understand that so many tardies = out to an absent and that your willing to do a Saturday or after school training time if your school permits....\nThis will show the teacher that even though you were late you do take there class seriously..\nGood luck
83736
No!  I don't believe that education past secondary schools should be a right. The problem with our present system is everyone "should go to college" this means watering down our system to deal with the "lowest common denominator". Which, in turn, gives people a false sense of their education and knowledgebase. "I hav a colage dregre!"... well, you're still not very smart!