Considering the level of homework involved in school now, I consider it to be a student right. We spend a great deal in school already, but to tack on two hours of homework after that? That is absurd. I demand an 8-hour work day.

With all the homework our teachers pile on us, and then the after school activities that everyone wants us to take a part in and the responsibilites that we have to take upon ourselvs it would be nice to have an hour to get some homework done during school instead of waiting till 6 to be able to start it.

I agree...

The teachers give out homework as though the students are taking just that class, not considering the 7 other classes. And to reiterate what was said earlier, a lot of students have after school activities and/or jobs to go to, and may not have proper time to do their homework.

:arrow: Maybe the 'Study Hall' in question should be given to deserving students under such conditions.

But the question is, "what is deserving of as a study hall?" Perhaps we could use the prospect of a study hall to encourage enrollment in AP courses. Such as, if a student is currently enrolled in 2 or 3 AP courses then they earn right to one study hall, and 5 or 6 AP courses are deserving of two study halls. If we were to do something like that, use of the AP course load would skyrocket.

That is an awesome idea! That way, the people who just want to slack off wouldn't just sit there doing nothing. :)

[quote="Aria"]That is an awesome idea! That way, the people who just want to slack off wouldn't just sit there doing nothing. :)[/quote] I concur. That is a great suggestion.

I am currently one of the student representatives on the high school scheduling committee. Going in, i thought study hall was a fantastic idea, and thought more studnets in study hall would lower teacher workload. However, every adult on this committee would not even listen to the word study hall, because, according to them, when they had study hall they just wasted time. adults don't believe students will work during this period and so i think trying to find support for study hall is pretty hopeless, however useful it would be. What bothers me is that lots of other school systems have study hall and we can't--are we the only students that can't get work done if given study hall time?

Sage, I think that if we were to listen to zachomis' idea, then the students wouldn't waste time. A.P. students are not irresponsible, so I really don't think that they would be the ones to just sit around. If we only make study hall availible to students that are responsible (A.P. students) then time will not be wasted.

sorry if you misunderstood me, i agree with you!

i was just saying that adults dont believe we will work. they wouldnt even let me mention the words "study Hall." I just think that it would never work, however great and reasonable idea it is.

Can you print out this forum and try and show it to them?

You can't change how people feel about this. Besides, the people on this committee is probably just a small group that represents how a lot of people feel.

And also, study hall for only ap students would not solve very many problems. there are some kids who can't handle 8 classes and need time in school to organize and get work done efficiently. Kids in that situation would probably not be in many ap classes, but they should still have a study hall. I really think, if study hall had a chance, it should be maybe a class where some kind of need had to be proven, sort of like independent study.

But could kids that aren't in A.P. classes not goof off for once? I know that in my classes those kids just sit around and waste time...I really think that is what the committee is afraid of. But, that wouldn't happen with responsible kids.

But it isn't fair to only let the smart kids have study hall. Also, who would be the supervisor, and could a supervisor make sure that lower level kids get work done?

I just feel that with kids having 8 classes, it is only fair to let everyone have study hall, and I also don't think anyone would accept implementing study hall for only smart kids, because that takes them out of the ap classes they should be taking to raise their high school's statistics :roll:

Basically, it would take the smart kids out of the blow off classes and into the study hall. They wouldn't stop taking A.P.s because of the study hall...it would seem like they would take more so that they would qualify for more study halls...

Teachers sometimes can't control their lower level classes as it is....why would a study hall with lower level kids be any different?

[quote="saget1"]You can't change how people feel about this. Besides, the people on this committee is probably just a small group that represents how a lot of people feel.[/quote]

Of course you can dear, the only people with any direct power are elected officials. Every elected official needs what I call, "votes." In other words, if you can get enough people to give a "vote" then the problem will solve it self.

But really, it sounds to me like the system needs another go on the dialysis machine. In fact, in a few years I may be running for a position. Vote Zach Wear.

[quote]And also, study hall for only ap students would not solve very many problems. there are some kids who can't handle 8 classes and need time in school to organize and get work done efficiently. Kids in that situation would probably not be in many ap classes, but they should still have a study hall. I really think, if study hall had a chance, it should be maybe a class where some kind of need had to be proven, sort of like independent study.[/quote]

We really need to take baby steps on this one. Its one thing to have a study hall, its another thing to find the room for these study students. Schools around the county will not only have to find the space, but the equipment necessary (computers, library access, etc.) If we start with the AP program members, then not only would it minimize the strain of change, but also the old geezers higher up would take consideration.