School Start Times Debated in Guilford

The Guilford Public Schools is considering moving the start time at Guilford High School back 30 to 50 minutes, but it’s a very complicated issue, the Guilford Courier reports.

Currently, the High School begins at 7:25 a.m. And almost everyone agrees that high school students perform better academically with more sleep.

But to move the start time for the high school to later in the morning, it would lead to a domino effect which would impact busing, after-school and before school programs, the Courier reports.

About 80 parents attended a recent forum on the topic. A survey was sent out to parents and the reaction was mixed. Several parents say they understand the need for school to start later but don’t support a possible change due to all of the other issues it may lead to.

More meetings are planned. 

Read the full Guilford Courier story here.