Hey, forget an extra year, amybe we should these kids occupied, away from loitering, away from drugs, and away from so many unplanned pregnanices. Maybe we should make parents responsible for them, and maybe even get them educated enough to help their kids.
After all, I did very well in school, and I can barely keep up with my seventh-grader!
I'm still smarter than a fifth grader, though.LOL
2007-03-09 08:59:54 · 9 answers · asked by starryeyed 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
Hey, now, this quesion was actually spawned by someone's earlier question that high school should maybe go five years, not just a few hours extra a day. This was kind of response to that, not my original idea. Yes, sure, teachers can't be working those hours- even as a sub, I see that.
But opening later? Could be a great trade-off... could be good ofr all of society, to keep them outta trouble. I've seen the kids around this rural area- NOTHING TO DO! scary.
2007-03-09 10:04:08 · update #1
Yes, plus they should start the school day later also. Instead of starting typically at 7, they should start the day at 8 or 8:30 because of teen's melatonin levels (makes it hard or impossible to go to bed before 11pm at night and wake before 7am) link at: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/01/09/AR2006010901561_2.html
Plus I've seen several articles and shows that discuss that a major amount of crime happens in the afternoon by teens when people are at work. It does seem like if high school was extended this would help solve some of the problem. Unfortunately, it wouldn't help those skipping school or dropouts, but I still think it might help because teens out in the afternoon would at least stand out more so it might still help with crime problems so I think crimes would probably go down a bit.
I also think most parents of teenagers would appreciate this as they wouldn't have to worry about their teens getting into trouble as well.
I think the main obstacle to this would be getting funding and trying to talk the teachers into working the extra hours!
2007-03-09 09:36:28 · answer #1 · answered by Karen 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Definitely not!
Typical Weekday Hours for a High School Student (this is from when I was in HS 1997, expectations are considerably higher now):
Job - 4 Hours
Religious/Spiritual/Meditation study - 1 hour
In School - 6 hours (some states have longer days)
Homework - 3 hours (minimum, if you want scholarships, you're looking at closer to 5 or 6)
Sports/Music/School Extracurricular - 2 hours (minimum, if trying for scholarships or dependent on sport, this can be considerably higher)
Total - 16+ hour days, without calculating eating, personal hygiene, sleep or any downtime (which everyone needs)
If the country really wants to help the students, we need to cut down on the 'general education requirements'. Instead of making them learn a little about everything, we should go to a system similar to Great Britain. Where the high school is geared towards what vocation they are planning on entering, and concentrates on preparing them for that degree in college.
Or we could bring down the cost of college considerably, so the kids aren't having to work a job to save college money and/or work their butts off at school to get a scholarship.
2007-03-09 09:15:09 · answer #2 · answered by Raising6Ducklings! 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No I don't believe it should....And Im a teacher!
The reason for this is because all people, young and old, only have a certain amount of time that they can learn for. That extra hour or two, will not be of any benefit, as it is too late in the day. The best learning time for a person/child is definately in the morning. This is why we have numeracy and literacy every morning, as these are the most important lessons of the day!
2007-03-09 09:09:12 · answer #3 · answered by Fairy Dust :*:*: 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't think so. "Maybe we should make parents responsible for them, and maybe even get them educated enough to help their kids." I do agree parents should be responsible.
Besides, piling 2.5-3 extra hours on top of already overloaded teachers doesn't sound like good idea to me. That would be a longer work day and more homework to grade.
2007-03-09 09:15:42 · answer #4 · answered by Julie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not all high school kids use drugs or get pregnant.
Extending school to 5 pm wouldn't stop those who do.
Besides, that would be way to much time per day they are trapped in school rooms, not to mention making the teachers baby sit for those extra hours.
Your proposed "solution" does nothing to address the problems you're worried about.
2007-03-09 11:00:37 · answer #5 · answered by tehabwa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Then there will be no time for after school activities or jobs.
2007-03-09 13:58:52 · answer #6 · answered by miss2010 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hegs naw. I'm just a sophomore.
2007-03-09 09:09:16 · answer #7 · answered by Chrishonda Alston 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since I'm not in school anymore. Yes.
2007-03-09 09:05:55 · answer #8 · answered by Keith B 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
uh.. you want to make my work day 10 hours?
not to mention the kids.. you're outof your mind.
2007-03-09 09:16:55 · answer #9 · answered by ICARRESS 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋