should schools be allowed to start before 8AM? Options

[*tweeak*]

I'm going to attempt to use this as a topic for a persuasive essay, but before we can get the topics approved, we have to basically debate with the teacher on it, so I'd like to be prepared for some of the arguements I'll be up against. Please provide thoughtful reasoning on your opinion, as to why it's important for schools to begin at one time or another

[sadolakced acid]

no.

schools traditionally start early because of convenince to parents and public transportation.

students can use public transport after adults who do service industry, who get to work at 5:00, and before white collar, who get to work at 9:00

this way students don't use subways or buses or roadways at peak rush hour.

also, white collar parents can drop off the kids on the way to work.

however, with the new no child left behind school ratings, schools must sacrafice the convinence of parents for the education of the students.

this is much less imporantant for elementary schools, but when children hit puberty, their circadian cycle slows down, and it takes two or more hours longer for sleepyness to set in (and to wake up) than it does adults.

therefore; schools should, to benifit student performance, not start any earlier than 9:00.