Makes me so glad I'm homeschooled... I'm doing high school and college at the same time, and am still in class for fewer hours than people who go to a normal school. The homework is killer, though.

I would definitely not like being in school until 5 or 6. I would have to get up at like 5, and I would have no free time whatsoever. (Not that I have much now. Or had. Finals for college are over, so I'm free!)

BUT. If the longer class times let there be less homework, and an elective gym (like your sport being your gym) and possibly a club or elective (something that would be afterschool normally) in a shortened time slot, then I could see how it could be less horrible. Piling three extra hours on a student's already packed day without doing anything to lighten the load would be a disaster, though. There have already been studies that say hours of homework can be a bad thing for students, so this could be a step in the right direction.

by rockinlishy on 5/3/2012 9:20:26 AM

I agree with kayln98, she is completely right. But, what about school sports and activities, would the be inclueded? I'm okay with this if they could push my school start time from 8 am to 830 or 9 am. Its not stupid, its smart. We all would get better educations no matter how rich our families are.

by Supersid on 5/3/2012 6:45:55 AM

Honestly, having more school would not really help the students whose grades are bad. Most people are more than capable to actually do their work and pay attention in class. And if they really truly try their hardest and are still don't get it, they are most likely already getting extra help from somewhere. Researchers should not be focusing on how they can make students the least reliant on themselves. If they did this teachers could be over every kids shoulder helping them with every problem they have instead of letting them try and fail on their own.

by sammyd4197 on 5/3/2012 5:00:28 AM