Bell Times Survey May 2012. Comments regarding early start times for high/middle schools Concerns about lack of sleep and possible impact on student performance.

Bell Times SurveyBell Times Survey

May 2012

Comments regarding early start times for high/middle schools◦ Concerns about lack of sleep and possible impact on

student performance◦ Concerns about safety in the winter when it is dark

outside

Considering moving bell times ahead by 10-20 minutes to allow for later start times

IssuesIssues

Bell TimesBell Times

SLPS runs 3 tier system with goal to balance buses between the 3 tiers◦ Most cost efficient approach◦ Would cost the district an extra $8 -10 million to move to 2

tier system or to shift the times for only one tier without changing all the times

SLPS has magnet schools which require transportation across the city resulting in increased transportation time and the need for more time between tiers

ConsiderationsConsiderations

 Seeking feedback to the proposed new school schedules

Replies are due back Friday, May 18 via◦ Website – www.slps.org/belltimesurvey◦ Voice Mail – (314) 345-4636◦ Return Form back to school

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