Aurora Alternative High School, The Phoenix, 2000, Page 4

Description:	20% of all high school students fall asleep in school.Teen sleep deprivation is associated with information processing andmemory deficits, increased irritability, anxiety, and depression, and decreased creativity and ability to handle complex tasks.Over half of students report being most awake after 3:00 in the afternoon.*Additional weekend sleep dose not offset the effects of sleep deprivation.RachaelBoeyinkThe studies that I conducted here at Aurora AlternativeHigh School show that students and teachers get betweenzero and eight hours of sleep a night. Most students getbarely six hours of sleep each weeknight. The lack of enthusiasm and creativity that I have witnessed on a day to day basisby a few students might just be a result of sleep deprivation.The idea of starting the school day later sounds like it mightbe a smart move. “I think that it would be good in a way thatwe would be awake and well rested, but then you would haveto worry about things like feeding us and people that have towork after school,” Rachael Boeyink said. Looking at all aspects is good because most people only look at the positive part about it.I would love to see everyone arrive at school refreshed and ready touse their imagination and creativity to the fullest. “I always try to go to bedrelatively early on school nights, but I have a hard time sleeping, but hey, atleast I can lay there and relax for a little bit,” said Carly Evans when askedhow many hours of sleep she gets each night. It is hard to say whether or notchanging the school start time would be a wise move for Aurora to make.Teens, Sleep, and School
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Collection:	Aurora Alternative High School

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