The early start times at AHS deprive kids of sleep during critical ages of their physical and mental development.   This significantly affects academic performance and contributes to increase risk factors for depression, suicidality and substance use.

The Arlington Community School system has the power to change school times and provide relief from what the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has declared to be a chronic teen sleep deprivation public health issue. 

Please support this effort to change school start times to at AHS to 8AM by signing this petition.