Question

I will write my argumentative essay on: High schools should start later in the morning.

Thesis: High schools should begin no earlier than 8:30 AM because later start times improve teenagers’ sleep and mental health, raise academic achievement, and reduce teen driving accidents — benefits that outweigh scheduling and extracurricular challenges.

Why did you choose this topic? Answer in a complete sentence.(2 points)

Answer 1

I chose this topic because delaying high school start times to 8:30 AM or later can significantly improve teenagers’ sleep, mental health, academic performance, and safety—issues that directly affect students and their communities.