Later Start Time Discussed For Radnor Middle, High Schools: Report

WAYNE, PA – Radnor Middle School and Radnor High School could see later start time for the 2017-2018 school year after parents and a health official weighed in on the benefits of an 8:30 start time for students.

At a recent business meeting with district officials, parents and Dr. Andrew Forman, a pediatrician and chairman of the township Board of Health, spoke about the benefits of a later start time for student in middle and high school.

Forman referred to a study that showed that when school starting times changed from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., teen accidents were reduced by 17.5 percent the first year.

Forman also read a recommendation from the township board of health on later start time, according to Main Line Media News.

Two 10th graders showed the board results from a student survey they held in April, which showed 78 percent of respondents felt sleep deprived.

One parent who has students in the middle and elementary schools, said she's concerned about a lack of sleep in her kids and hopes the district moves forward with later start times.

The outlet reports the district did not take any action on start times at the meeting.

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