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By Jason DeRosa Connecticut Senate President Kevin Sullivan is rallying for support of his proposal to push back school's starting time to 8:30 a.m. He says it's unnatural and physiologically wrong for teenagers to start learning anytime before 8:30 a.m. Ò "Early to bed and early to rise is not in the makeup of teens at that age," says Sullivan. Senior Jill Kish seconds that statement by saying, "I've always felt I could never do as well on first-period tests and quizzes, not to mention class discussions. I'm simply not fully functional." The idea that test scores will be examined more closely by policy makers in the coming years is exactly Sullivan's primary selling point. Higher test scores are the major predicted benefit of the proposal. Republican lawmakers see problems with the bill. Time conflicts will occur left and right, according to some Republicans. These interferences will include tripled transportation costs for most school districts. After-school activities and sports will suffer cones as well because of the pushed-back time schedule, according to lawmakers quoted in a Feb. 17 New Haven Register story. Schools may even have to install lights on playing fields for fall sports practices since Daylight Savings Time ends in October. Regardless of the drawbacks, the bill is still winning support. Lawmakers feel it has a lot of merit but feel the decision should be left for the individual districts. No districts have taken a definite potion yet. By John Rider School administration has proposed the creation of a cheating committee to... a) teach students how to not get caught cheating. b) teach students to be faithful to their girlfriends or boyfriends. c) help prevent the perceived problem of cheating at H-K A proposal has been made to extend lunch passing time because... a) students don't have enough time between third period and lunch to smoke a cigarette outside. b) some students feel they don't have enough time to get to the lunch room after third period before the bell rings. c) the high-speed passenger service that would allow students to get to lunch on time has not been approved. The Reflections staff asked students to submit by March 1st... a) compromising photos of students. b) compromising photos of teachers. c) original student essays, poetry, or artwork. The National Honor Society Induction, slated for May, hopes to... a) invite Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg to perform. b) induct a large group of academically and extracurricularly qualified students. c) entertain the audience with long, dry speeches about each member. The Student Council is organizing a Field Day which they hope will be a day full of... a) food, folks, and fun. b) blood, sweat, and tears. c) booze, fights, and illegal gambling. The National Art Honor Society is planning a trip to New York City in April to... a) fight crime. b) see the play "Les Miserables." c) learn a lesson in survival. SADD is preparing for their annual Dead Day to... a) make the student body aware of the dangers of drinking and driving. b) make students aware that a can of beer is the key to the gates of Hell. c) show mime acts as a possible career path. |
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