http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/Startthenewdaylater/ Studies have shown teens tend to do better if school starts later than normal, i.e., 8 instead of 7. The reasons for this can be found at the following links: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/01/09/AR2006010901561.html?nav=hcmodule http://www.apa.org/monitor/oct01/sleepteen.html http://www.webmd.com/content/article/27/1728_60579 I am trying to get the DPS system to start later for better achieving students. Tue, 30 Jan 2007 16:0:54 CST en-us 3 http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/Startthenewdaylater/#sig5624284 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. even thou my school starts at 8:40 ill help other schools. peace out. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/Startthenewdaylater/#sig3023431 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST Absoutely -- I have also found that this is true.