LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — College students may very well be beginning faculty half-hour later subsequent yr, relying on a number of the suggestions Clark County College District receives in a group survey.
The district launched a survey on Friday morning. The district is contemplating whether or not to push again the beginning instances of college within the 2026/2027 faculty yr.
CCSD Superintendent Jhone Ebert is a proponent of adjusting faculty begin instances, believing it is higher for highschool college students. She’s advised 8 Information Now that she would not consider faculties ought to begin earlier than 7:30 a.m.
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“We are asking our entire community to participate in this survey to get an accurate pulse on the topic,” Ebert mentioned. “We understand that any change we make to school start times impacts our employees, students, families, and even businesses across Clark County. It’s important to hear from our community.”
The survey is looking for enter from mother and father, college students, and employees. There are 5 questions, together with whether or not it could be helpful to maneuver the varsity begin instances half-hour earlier based mostly on elements akin to sleep, educational efficiency, and attendance.
The survey additionally asks if shifting the beginning time would current challenges for fogeys’/guardians’ work schedules, college students’ after-school actions, sports activities, and homework time.
The survey closes on Friday, October 17, at 5 p.m.
