{"id":580,"date":"2024-02-21T18:38:56","date_gmt":"2024-02-21T18:38:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/7hillshive.org\/?p=580"},"modified":"2024-02-21T18:38:56","modified_gmt":"2024-02-21T18:38:56","slug":"the-effects-of-school-on-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/7hillshive.org\/?p=580","title":{"rendered":"The Effects of School on Sleep"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Hasika Avanigadda and Maria Schaefer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How long do you spend studying? What time do you wake up on school days? Do you think teenagers get enough sleep on weekdays? What time do you go to sleep? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After-school activities and homework play a significant role in students\u2019 sleep schedules. Athletics, long commutes, and learning struggles are reasons students aren\u2019t getting enough sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Micheal Crocetti, a pediatrician at Johns Hopkins University, recommends that teenagers get 9-9 \u00bd hours of sleep. However, according to Nationwide Children\u2019s, teenagers only average 7-7 \u00bc hours of sleep per night. That\u2019s two fewer hours than the recommended. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why aren\u2019t teenagers getting enough sleep? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are three main reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first reason is biology. Teens experience hormonal changes that shift the production of melatonin. \u201cThat is why your teenager actually seems more awake at midnight than at dinner and, left alone, would probably sleep until ten or eleven,\u201d according to the Child Mind Institute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The second reason is technology. Screen time before bed is not recommended. But have you ever wondered why that is? It is because the light coming off of electronic devices sends a signal to the brain, which suppresses the production of melatonin. The production of melatonin is what tells your brain it\u2019s time to go to sleep. At least an hour before bedtime is recommended, said health.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The third reason is after-school activities. While after-school activities can be fun, they also take up much time. About one and a half to two hours is what Mrs.Hanley, Middle school P.E. Teacher and Health and P.E. Department chair, said about Seven Hills Middle School sports practices. Sports is one of the most common afterschool activities, and on game days, some athletes may get home as late as eight, so if you wake up at 6:30 and get 8 hours of sleep, that leaves two and a half hours to eat dinner and finish homework, which is not a lot of time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another thing that affects what time students get home and go to sleep is athletics. According to Grey Meyer, he gets home at \u201c..like 8:30.\u201d That leaves only a couple hours to complete his evening routine. We know sports affect sleep, but it goes the other way, too. \u201cSleep is more important than people realize,\u201d said Mrs.Hanley. Mrs.Hanley said that a lack of sleep can cause poor performance in sports and academics. It can even lead to a higher risk of injury, according to sleepdoctor.com. One tip Mrs.Hanley has for students is managing their time. \u201cThe biggest thing is managing your time and figuring out what you need to do that day, what you need to do a week in advance. Figuring that out and actually sticking with it is important.\u201d Time management doesn\u2019t mean prioritizing your homework first and doing it right after school. \u201cIt varies from person to person, and that\u2019s okay,\u201d said Mrs.Hanley. So whether you are like Mrs.Hanley, who used her time after classes to rest, or like Sammi Cross, an 8th-grade learning lab student who uses her homeroom to finish homework, it doesn\u2019t matter. Just use your time wisely, but don\u2019t over-stress yourself. \u201cTrying to be disciplined in that regard I think is the biggest thing,\u201d Mrs.Hanley said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some students need extra help with schoolwork, which is where Learning Lab comes in. Learning lab can also have a positive effect on sleep. Learning Lab in 8th grade is an 80-minute class that meets every other day and is run by Mrs. Kahn. Mrs. Kahn said this about the learning lab: \u201cLearning Lab is designed to provide students with individualized learning support, including study skills, time management skills, and academic support.\u201d Learning Lab is very helpful for students because they can get their work done at school. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI love Learning Lab because Mrs. Kahn is really nice to me and my friends help each other out,\u201d Sammi Cross, an 8th grade learning lab student with ADHD, said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kids in Learning Lab may have a more challenging time with school. Some reasons that may affect their school work are ADHD, Dyslexia, and Executive function disorder. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a Medical condition that includes three main symptoms: inattentiveness, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. ADHD is noticeable more than its counterpart, ADD (which also affects students being focused and avoiding distractions). ADHD can play a significant role in students\u2019 education. Sammi Cross said it takes her around one to one and a half hours to get her homework done. \u201cI think I can get my homework done so quick is because of Learning Lab and help from Mrs. Kahn,\u201d said Sammi Cross. Learning Lab helps a lot of students finish homework and manage time. Because students are getting their homework done at school, they can do fun things after school and hopefully get to bed at a reasonable time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sports, theater, chorus, and math class are our struggles, but have you ever thought about the teachers? Mrs. Suer, the 7th grade Earth Science teacher, lives all the way out in the West side, and with kids having school and activities in the East side, it can be a challenge. \u201cWe don\u2019t go home,\u201d Mrs.Suer joked about the days her kids have activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

She said that her kids take the shuttle to the Hillsdale campus, and they stay there until activities start. \u201cWe don\u2019t get home until 8:35 many nights,\u201d said Mrs.Suer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mrs. Suer drives back and forth from wrestling practices and Irish dancing for her kids. This causes her to use creative methods to grade papers. \u201cI just sit [at her daughter\u2019s activities] because, again, there is no reason to drop her off and come back. She has an hour-long practice, so I just sit in my car and grade in my car.\u201d And not all assignments take the same amount of time. \u201cThe labs are the longest for me,\u201d said Mrs.Suer. Mrs.Suer practices good time management by using extra time to finish work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting to school is a challenge not only for Mrs.Suer but for other students, too. Many Seven Hills students live in Mason. \u201cIt takes me about one hour and 25 minutes to reach home\u201d, said Aashri Parekh, a 7th grader. Transportation is often an obstacle, but long drives can also be beneficial. Aashri said it\u2019s a good idea to download all worksheets to Notability before the bus ride. She also said that reading a book is an excellent thing to do. The bus is an excellent time to do homework, but it isn\u2019t always the best environment for everyone. \u201cThe bus is quite noisy at times,\u201d said Aashri. Some people prefer less bumpy and quieter learning spaces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some tips Mrs.Suer has for her students are using study halls and taking good notes. Another tip includes using calendar apps like MyHomework or the Apple Calendar to track assignment due dates. Also, finding a good learning space for yourself helps you focus and finish homework at a reasonable time. Lastly, understanding how you learn best and what works for you is the most important way of learning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI think being involved in after-school activities is important. Having a busier schedule and limited time for school work really helps with efficiency and motivation,\u201d said Mrs.Kahn. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Footnotes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyschools\/features\/students-sleep.htm#:~:text=Importance%20of%20Sleep&text=The%20American%20Academy%20of%20Sleep,10%20hours%20per%2024%20hours.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.nationwidechildrens.org\/specialties\/sleep-disorder-center\/sleep-in-adolescents<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/wellness-and-prevention\/teenagers-and-sleep-how-much-sleep-is-enough<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/teens-and-sleep\/student-athletes-sleep-time#:~:text=Physical%20discomfort%3A%20Vigorous%20evening%20practices,may%20also%20affect%20sleep%20quality<\/a>https:\/\/sleepdoctor.com\/children\/sleep-and-athletic-performance\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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