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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Require less credits to graduate, thereby reducing the number of weekly classes, which could shorten class periods, which could shorten the school day/week.

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Leaving more time for what exactly?[/quote]

Activities kids actually enjoy. Clubs, theatre, musical instruments, debate, reading for pleasure, sewing, cooking, fishing, boating, skate boarding, socializing, part time job, taking care of family, volunteering, yoga, gaming, gardening, exploring, - the opportunities are endless. [/quote]

But we all know what the average teenager will actually do with a lot of spare time. Our high school gets out of school at 2:15. There are already a lot of afternoon hours for them to pursue any of those things. [/quote]

A typical day for my teen ——— My teen wakes up at 6:30 am and gets home from school at 3:30, exhausted. That’s 9 hours straight of sensory input and social and academic demands with no break. After resting for a an hour or two he begins an evening of homework and daily instrument practice, eats dinner, showers, and goes to bed.   It’s all he can handle. I know some kids have more energy, need less sleep, thrive in crowded social environments, get through homework more efficiently, etc. —— but many students can’t and don’t and their days become overwhelming making their lives overwhelming which results in mental health disorders.

My son has many interests that he’d love to pursue, but does not have time to commit to his hobbies. I feel for him. He’s a good student, but he does not enjoy school.  [/quote]

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