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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Absolutely extend the day longer. Start at 940 instead of 740 and get out around 445. Most parents work until 5ish so that makes things easier for literally everyone.

Also agree that having off of school for 9 weeks in the summer is antiquated. Schools have AC now (and honestly , it’s super hot in August when they go back anyways so the AC argument is dumb). Have a 2 week break in June and a 2 week break in August and go to school for July. [/quote]

It doesn't make things easier for literally everyone.  First of all, there are plenty of people who don't work 9-5.  But more to the point, elementary parents don't want their kids going in at 11.  Parents of active high school students don't want their kids starting sports practice at 5, and ending at 8.  Or starting their part time job at 5 and getting off at 10.  Or playing in a basketball game from 8 - 10.

Basically, this is taking a schedule that works for most people, and switching it to only support the segments of high schoolers who have parents who work 9 - 5,  don't do activities, and are lazy about getting out of bed, but not too lazy because they'll need to do it themselves since their parents will be gone to work.  If that's your family, I'm sorry, but that doesn't justify changing everyone else's schedule.[/quote].

+1 million

And get your kids to go to bed earlier. If they are sleep deprived because school starts early they should go to bed earlier.

So many lazy parents. [/quote]

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