Establishing a "rejuvenation session" in the Torrance Unified School District high schools
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As the college admissions process grows more competitive, stress, sleep deprivation, and overloaded schedules are words and phrases that are becoming commonly associated with high school. Students feel pressured to stack on one challenging course and extracurricular activity after another. This is exacerbated by the new open enrollment policy for AP and Honors courses. There is no doubt that many students will feel overwhelmed and drained by the workload and the all-nighters. Research consistently shows that the combination of stress and sleep deprivation not only weakens academic performance but leads to a multitude of health problems. To combat this problem, we, the undersigned, are advocating the implementation of a rejuvenation session in the Torrance high schools. This 20-30 minute session will be in the middle of the school day and allow students the option to nap, meditate, read, pray, perform yoga, listen to music, or participate in other quiet activities. We are basically asking for an extension to the reading period with the option to do the previously listed activities. This session will dramatically reduce the consequences of students schedules and allow them to recuperate physically and mentally to continue their activities in optimal condition. Not only will academic performance be boosted but so will students attitude and morale.
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Udayabagya H
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It's not necessaryly be longer/extended however students are given choices to do activity(s) as they choose.Currently teachers restricts reading time as for "only" reading and not allowing students to rest.
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studen
97.
Terrence Y
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Occupation(student, teacher, parent, etc)
student
School associated with
north high
86.
Matthew H
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THIS IS A GOOD IDEA
Occupation(student, teacher, parent, etc)
student
School associated with
North High School
83.
Gene L
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I feel that this rejuvenation session would be a great way to increase effectiveness in studies and as a student of West High, I know what the everyday stress feels like.
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Student
School associated with
West Torran
82.
Krizia Q
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i think this is a good idea.
Occupation(student, teacher, parent, etc)
student
School associated with
North High School
81.
Alan H
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This rejuvenation session is a really good idea.
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Student
School associated with
North Torrance High School
77.
Grace K
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especially the people who do sports that may take up most of the time.
Occupation(student, teacher, parent, etc)
student
School associated with
north high school
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