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re: Study: US students start the school day way too early- does more harm than good
Posted on 8/7/15 at 4:41 pm to Upperdecker
Posted on 8/7/15 at 4:41 pm to Upperdecker
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At Catholic? What class are you? And were you in AP? My friends in regular had nowhere near the amount of crap I had
No offense, but if it took you 4 hours a night to do homework in high school then you were a retard. I've taken some tough courses in college and beyond and never had to work that hard and I ain't even braggin'.
This post was edited on 8/7/15 at 9:13 pm
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Posted on 8/7/15 at 4:45 pm to TU Rob
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for my 7 year old
Come back in 8 years and tell us how you're doing getting her to bed between 8:30-9:00 most nights.
Posted on 8/7/15 at 4:47 pm to HailHailtoMichigan!
I always thought this too. I want to Say that 1st period was at 8am. Maybe even 7:45. It was stupid early.
School should be 9-5.
School should be 9-5.
Posted on 8/7/15 at 4:48 pm to HailHailtoMichigan!
it starts before 8 because that works better for businesses. Modern schooling is as much about daycare as it is about education.
Posted on 8/7/15 at 4:49 pm to HailHailtoMichigan!
Here is an idea. Take away the phones and computers at a certain time and send their arse to bed. Problem solved.
Posted on 8/7/15 at 4:51 pm to theunknownknight
Nah he ain't lying. If you do the AP/Honors stuff, the hours can rack up for a high school kid. I saw both sides of that.
Posted on 8/7/15 at 4:51 pm to Pax Regis
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We as a country put WAY too much emphasis on athletics over academics.
Youth participation in sports is actually on the decline.
Posted on 8/7/15 at 4:54 pm to Pax Regis
There is little doubt that some parents put too much emphasis on sports. Most people make their living from the neck up. That said, sports are an integral part of the overall learning experience. Working hard at a sport helps build a lot of positive character traits even if a kid will never be a collegiate or professional athlete. I wouldn't be so dismissive of the kids that elect to participate.
Posted on 8/7/15 at 4:56 pm to HailHailtoMichigan!
I doubt that
Posted on 8/7/15 at 4:57 pm to FlagLake
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Here is an idea. Take away the phones and computers at a certain time and send their arse to bed. Problem solved.
I remember when I was in my freshman year of high school, my classmates were shocked when I told them I went to bed at 9 every night. Is it really that uncommon?
This post was edited on 8/7/15 at 4:58 pm
Posted on 8/7/15 at 4:59 pm to teampick
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Nah he ain't lying. If you do the AP/Honors stuff, the hours can rack up for a high school kid. I saw both sides of that.
If you sign up for my A.P. Chemistry class, you are told you will need to put in 5 hrs a week minimum. Make a choice but not excuses.
Posted on 8/7/15 at 5:01 pm to Goldrush25
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Youth participation in sports is actually on the decline.
Finally.
Posted on 8/7/15 at 5:03 pm to HailHailtoMichigan!
School was always 8-3 growing up. Every age. Every school. Not sure why they had to move it up. If anything they could make it more efficient and cut down on crap classes. But that would let kids out earlier which isn't ideal for working parents and that's why schools last all day.
Posted on 8/7/15 at 5:04 pm to teampick
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There is little doubt that some parents put too much emphasis on sports. Most people make their living from the neck up. That said, sports are an integral part of the overall learning experience. Working hard at a sport helps build a lot of positive character traits even if a kid will never be a collegiate or professional athlete. I wouldn't be so dismissive of the kids that elect to participate.
I agree. I am not saying sports are bad. But it is entertainment - a diversion. If you happen to be really good then maybe you can be one of the 0.01% that can make a living off it. But now just about everyone thinks little Johnny is going to be Peyton Manning. And ignores investing in academic achievement.
Posted on 8/7/15 at 5:04 pm to HailHailtoMichigan!
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It's very peculiar how much more stock American parents put in "extracurricular" activities
Sadly, most top colleges want to see this from applicants. It makes the student appear more well rounded.
Posted on 8/7/15 at 5:17 pm to Bmath
As a teacher and a coach, I agree with the CDC on start time. I am sure extracurricular stuff plays a role, but I believe latch key kids are the issue. Our school district is scared to death about kids being left unattended at home. The thought process is that high school aged students can be home to monitor their younger siblings. As such, they need to get home earlier thus the early start time. 8:30 would work for most imo. Either way I don't see it changing and that's a bummer. .
Posted on 8/7/15 at 5:21 pm to HailHailtoMichigan!
Do we start school to early yes, some one in kindergarten and 1st grade shouldn't have to start school at 7:40 and get there for 7:15 if you want breakfast. Get more sleep they will be more efficient.
Should we do this at the expense of extracurricular activities, I would say no. Athletics makes up half of your after school programs with band, yearbook, cheer, dance, robotics, student council, etc making up the other half. Those are good programs for children that promote so many positive aspects.
We are falling behind because we leave no child behind. We test everyone from ages 5-18, those other countries aren't do that. Think of it this way only 40% of Chinese children attend high school(senior secondary schools).
Should we do this at the expense of extracurricular activities, I would say no. Athletics makes up half of your after school programs with band, yearbook, cheer, dance, robotics, student council, etc making up the other half. Those are good programs for children that promote so many positive aspects.
We are falling behind because we leave no child behind. We test everyone from ages 5-18, those other countries aren't do that. Think of it this way only 40% of Chinese children attend high school(senior secondary schools).
Posted on 8/7/15 at 5:23 pm to HailHailtoMichigan!
Yea and we demand a 1.5 GPA to participate in those activities
What a fricking joke!
What a fricking joke!
Posted on 8/7/15 at 5:31 pm to HailHailtoMichigan!
Most of us parents of high school kids know damn well they function better in the mid morning hours--9 a.m. and beyond.
Posted on 8/7/15 at 5:55 pm to Topwater Trout
It's all about entertainment in this country not being creative. BR lowering GPA to 1.5 for athletes. What a joke.
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