Later Start Times for High School Students EHS/SUHSD

Today most students are likely sleep deprived due to the fact that high school start times are just simply too early. Studies have shown that students should receive at least 8-10 hours of sleep a night. But most do not. Especially when being a student athlete the result of a tiring practice and lots of homework only takes away from the students sleep. The body starts releasing melatonin (sleep hormone) around 11pm. That is 2 hours too late. Teen sleep deprivation can cause not only health but mental health issues. To have a school start around 7am just because of some bus schedule is absurd. Some students have to get up at 5am for school which leaves them tired in class. To have them perform better in and out of the classroom we need later start times for high school students. Thank you.