MONDAY LATE STARTS
Monday late starts are better than Tuesday late starts because A period is at the beginning of the day, everyone gets out at the same time after school and it is an easier transition into the week. When A period is at the beginning of the day, there is no confusing class schedule change. As a freshman last year, that was very confusing and simply annoying and Tuesdays weren't looked forward to. Having A period at the beginning of the day is the right and logical way. When everyone gets out at the same time, people are more likely to carpool. Last year, trying to find a carpool was very difficult. There were many Tuesdays when I didn't have rides home on Tuesdays. Carpooling is important because it helps reduce traffic and also helps with pollution. Another perk of late start Mondays is that it helps transition into the week easier. Being a teenager, we need all the sleep we can get so the extra couple of hours is really helpful. Instead of some people starting later and some getting out earlier, having everyone start late is the right choice. All in all, late start Mondays is the right decision.
Some may argue that late start Tuesdays are better because there is less traffic and people without A periods get out earlier. Every other day of the week, everyone gets out at the same time and the traffic really isn't bad. Everyone getting out at the same time promotes carpooling which is very important. Instead of getting out earlier, you get to go in later. Having everyone go in later is more fair because watching everyone leave early while you still have your A period at the end of the day is a real downer. In conclusion, Monday late starts are more beneficial and practical.
