To: PTHS School Board
Change the PTHS School Start Time
Due to the negative consequences as a result of sleep deprivation of high school students, it is important that the Peters Township High School starts at a time where students are able to get more sleep. In doing so, students will have lower rates of tardiness and absentness, improve physical and psychological health, and improve academic performance.
Why is this important?
As a student who has graduated from Peters Township High School, I have had to endure the start time for four years. I, as well as my peers, have had trouble getting to school on time and have experienced the negative consequences of not getting enough sleep. After reading through research and success stories over the last few years of schools that have changed their start time, I believe Peters Township High School should change their start time as well.