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Academic Achievement
Attendance
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Attendance rates improved, greatest improvement at
9th grade
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Fewer tardies due to oversleeping
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Fewer absences due to illness
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Improvement even for “highly mobile” students
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Mobility declined
Student Behavior
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Fewer reports of sleeping in a.m. and p.m. classes
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Students more alert for “sedentary” activities
(computer work, testing, studying)
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Less reported depression
Activities and Work
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Negative correlation between sports practices
before school and achievement
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Later start time did not negatively impact
co-curricular activities
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Strong negative correlation between hours worked
and academic achievement
Activities Issues
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Students leaving earlier for competition
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Shortened practice
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Lack of facilities at new time
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Shortage of buses at new time
Instructional Planning
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Meetings occurring before school
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Teachers report greater energy for professional
discussions before school
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Teachers report higher level of preparation for
the instructional day
Teacher Satisfaction
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More personal/family time in a.m.
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Time to exercise in a.m. before work
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Improved health
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Teachers getting more sleep
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Disliked heavier traffic
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More tired at end of day
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Increased fatigue and need to meet personal
obligations has reduced willingness to supervise after school
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