2 Options for Guilford Schools Start Times Detailed

Studies have been done for more than a decade talking about the need for high schools to start later so students can get more sleep.

The Guilford Public Schools is considering two options that would accomplish that goal, the New Haven Register reports.

Option 1: Guilford High School would change its start time from 7:25 a.m. to 8:20 a.m.

The Middle School would actually start at 7:30 a.m. and it currently begins at 8 a.m.

The elementary school would start at 9:20 a.m. and it currently starts at 9 a.m.

Buses currently pick up high school students at 6:45 a.m. and that would be pushed back to almost 8 a.m. The high school would then dismiss at 3 p.m. according to Option 1.

Option 2: Students in grades 7-12 would start at 8 a.m. and be dismissed at 2:40 p.m.

Baldwin Middle School and the elementary school would start at 9:10 a.m. and be dismissed at 3:35 p.m.

Option 2 could cost more, officials said, and the exact dollar figures have not been prepared as of yet. 

For more information on the potential changes read the full Register story here.