School hours in Dartmouth can impact a student's live negatively, at most schools in Dartmouth we are required to arrive early in the morning. However, it takes time for students to get ready; usually around an hour or more depending on the student. Many students get up around 5 am to 7 am to arrive at school on time, causing them to lose sleep and go to school tired, unable to be at their full potential. This can have a negative impact on grades for the student as well. It also tends to be colder in the morning, and most students take the bus and have to wait at the bus stop on cold mornings which can be very uncomfortable to many students. So, if we can shorten the school hours or even simply change them to have school start later it can be extremely beneficial to many students and help with their physical and mental health. We can try to reduce the amount of students who fall asleep in class due to lack of sleep, and make getting ready in the morning easier on students if you sign this petition.