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

[*RiC3xBoy*]

Early or not, many students face stress in their educational and social life. Would waking up a little early highly affect the amout of stress put on the students?

[sadolakced acid]

Early or not, many students face stress in their educational and social life. Would waking up a little early highly affect the amout of stress put on the students?

how is that relavant?

i've given ample evidence that says if schools want students to do better they should not start earlier. you have not provided any facts saying that starting earlier is better for any reason.

sure a school can start earlier. test scores will suffer.

[*RiC3xBoy*]

how is that relavant? 

i've given ample evidence that says if schools want students to do better they should not start earlier.  you have not provided any facts saying that starting earlier is better for any reason.

sure a school can start earlier.  test scores will suffer.

Facts you say? Well then, if high schools were to start after 8, then both middle schools and elementary schools would have to start after 9 and 10. Schools would have to end later and shorten the time of after school activities(such as after school football practice or soccer). The school bus schedule after school would arrive around 5(for the elementary schools) in the midst of rush hour delaying the student's time time to get home.(yes, my school buses do go on the highway).