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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It may or may not cost more money. Some districts have switched elementary and HS. This should require no more buses. The vast majority of elementary students are naturally up way before HS students as they are able to fall asleep earlier. Parents may not have to find before care, or be chronically late for work as well. Some elem. schoosl start at 9:20 AM! There are many, many creative ways to solve this.

HOWEVER, we at Start School Late Montgomery, are not for any proposal that would have any group of students start school at a time that is not good for them.

Loundon Co. moved its start time to 9 AM a few years ago and Arlington to 8:15, and sports and extra-curriculars adjusted. A lot of concern is in the, "fear of change," category.

Also, so what if it costs more money? We are one of the wealthiest counties in the country and there is money there for the issues the board and superintendent prioritize. Also, the economy is improving which will only help the school budget. Allowing our teens to get at least one more hour sleep will save lives, and allow the vast majority of teens to be healthier and happier! This is not overstating the issue. If you think I am overstating it, please read the research.

In terms of swimmers, they may be a self-selected group that does better without the recomended amount of sleep. About 15% of teens get the required amount. The vast majority of teens suffer from sleep deprivation. I think sports are great, but I wonder how many swimmers just don't talk about how exhausted they are. Also, research has shown that teens are not always aware of the fact that the are sleep deprived, and, are GPAs and swimming level the best indicators of how our kids are doing? As I know all parents do, I want my kids to be doing well physically, academically, socially, and emotionally. Thanks for reading. Mandi Mader[/quote]

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