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High School Late Start Update

Board Presentation – May 15, 2018 Patty Siegwarth, Executive Director of Schools Myra Arnone, Newport High School Assistant Principal Jeff Lowell, Director of Athletics and Activities The Bellevue School District Mission: To provide all students with an exemplary college preparatory education so they can succeed in college, career and life. For additional information regarding this presentation contact: Name: Patty Siegwarth, Ed. D. Email: siegwarthp@bsd405.org Phone: 425‐456‐4109 1

Table of Contents

Objectives Background Information Relevant Data Benefits and Barriers Survey Description and Outcomes Questions/Comments

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Objectives

• Gain familiarity with late start time

background

• Review relevant data
• Consider benefits and barriers of high school

late start time implementation

• Contemplate late start time input and related

implications

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Background Information

2015‐2016 Committee charged with studying the feasibility of changing the start time at high schools in order to align with research on biological sleep patterns of teens in order to provide high school students with more time for sleep Committee worked in collaboration with representatives from the Mercer Island School District Potential challenges as a result of a later start time were identified Board approved high school late start time Board requested a review of anticipated challenges and mitigations after allowing sufficient time for implementation Late Start Implementation

Comprehensive high school start times moved from 7:30 – 8:30 AM and the half hour tutorial was moved from after seventh period (2:30 – 3:00 PM) to before first period (8:00 – 8:30 AM). Two secondary choice schools slightly adjusted their start time, with Big Picture starting at 8:20 AM and International at 8:15 AM, though both schools retained the after‐ school tutorial.

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Information Considered During Late Start Review

• Transportation Implications
• Early Release Implications for Athletics/Extracurricular Activities
• Start Times at Neighboring High Schools
• Attendance at Tutorial
• First Semester Grade Comparison
• Attendance Data Comparison
• Student and Staff Focus Group Findings
• Survey Data from Varied Constituencies

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Summary Findings

Transportation Implications

• Metro was no longer able to operate the 800 series supplemental routes for International in

the PM, which resulted in adding of 5 additional yellow bus routes (+175,000)

• Provided the same level of Metro service to Big Picture students (+$75,000)
• 2 additional routes were added for students receiving special education services at Interlake

($30,000)

• Increased traffic congestion getting in and out of parking lots, with after‐school being

particularly troublesome

Early Release Implications for Athletics/Extracurricular Activities

• Increase in total number of periods missed during 6th period
• Decrease in early releases (total number of periods missed) in comprehensive high schools,

with the exception of Bellevue High School, when comparing 2016‐2017 to 2017‐2018

• Increase in use of carpooling by sports teams to transport students to competitions
• Increase in transportation costs to athletic events due to more frequent use of charter buses

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Summary Findings

Start Times of High Schools in Neighboring Districts

• High schools in the Kingco league start between 7:30 – 8:00 AM
• High schools in Seattle Public Schools (non‐Kingco league) start between 8:45 –

8:56 AM

Attendance at Tutorial

• Significant decrease in attendance at tutorial at comprehensive high schools
• Students who do attend tutorial report spending less time in tutorial sessions

than they did previously

First Semester Grade Comparison

• Slight drop in percentage of students earning a D/F
• Slight increase in percentage of students earning A’s

Attendance Data Comparison

• Slight increase in average number of 1st period absences per student
• No significant change in the average number of 1st period tardies per student
• Increase in the average number of total period absences per student

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Summary Findings

Student Focus Group Themes

• Feel more alert during first period
• Feel more tired by the end of the day
• More time with the teacher when attending tutorial as attendance at tutorial is lower
• No significant difference in the amount of sleep
• Missing more time from class for athletic events
• Challenged getting to first period tutorial
• Attending tutorial much less
• Student discussions with teachers during tutorial regarding socio‐emotional and/or personal issues significantly

diminished

• Students are opting to skip particular competitions to avoid missing class
• Student clubs were moved to the beginning of the day resulting in same sleep pattern
• International students spend more time on the bus with removal of Metro
• Tutorial after school provided opportunity to see teachers to seek clarification, ask questions, and/or engage in

re‐teaching, allowing students to more confidently approach homework and come to class prepared for next day’s lesson; now rushed in the morning and left feeling ill‐prepared to complete homework and/or participate in class

• Choice school students like their schedule
• Teachers are not consistently readily available before school for tutorial

Staff Focus Group Themes

• Students appear more awake and alert in 1st period and more tired in 7th period
• Tutorial attendance dramatically down
• Students choosing to access tutorial now are not those with perceived greatest need
• Time for tutorial not sufficient for select tasks (make‐ups, in‐depth review, significant re‐teaching, etc.) with

students needing to get to first period

• Staff leaving right at the 3:30 bell to sit in parking lot traffic
• Increased commute time for staff before and after school
• Work day extended as needing to hold separate tutorial on their own time after school to attempt to meet needs
• f individual students

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Survey Description

• BSD high school students, staff, and parents/guardians were surveyed

between April 27 and May 8, 2018.

• The purpose of the survey was described as follows:

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Two years ago, Bellevue School District moved high school start times to more closely align with research on biological sleep patterns of teens. Bellevue High School, Interlake, Newport and Sammamish moved their start times from 7:30 to 8:30 AM. Tutorial moved from after school (3 PM) to before school (8 AM). Big Picture and International also changed their start times to 8:20 and 8:15am

• respectively. Tutorial remained after school.

At the time the community identified a number of potential benefits and challenges to later start times. Prior to and throughout later start time implementation, the district sought to address challenges. We would like your feedback on benefits and whether challenges have been resolved successfully or whether there are places we still need to find new solutions. If so, what ideas do you have? Please provide your input by completing this anonymous survey. Thank you!

Key Take‐Aways

• Start times remain a controversial issue. Later start times have

created substantial benefits for some families while causing substantial challenges for others.

• Overall, staff report seeing the fewest benefits and experiencing the

most challenges.

• Parents report seeing the greatest impact on students getting

enough sleep.

• The majority of respondents prefer a high school start time of 8 AM,

with tutorial at 3pm.

• There is not a way to make everyone happy.

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Respondent Characteristics

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STUDENTS PARENTS STAFF Topic Characteristics % # % # % # School Bellevue HS 22% 1,014 24% 292 12% 39 Interlake 29% 1,342 28% 334 25% 81 Newport 28% 1,271 28% 337 32% 102 Sammamish 16% 730 18% 218 23% 74 Big Picture 2% 69 4% 45 4% 14 International 5% 209 6% 69 15% 49 Other 3% 8 Grade Level 9th 29% 1,307 10th 28% 1,300 11th 26% 1,179 12th 17% 803 Staff Role Certificated Staff 80% 262 Classified Staff 18% 58 Coach 4% 13 Administrator 4% 12 Other 3% 11 Have a zero period class? Yes 8% 360 8% 96 Do you have experience with both the 7:30am high school start time and the later start time? Yes, I was with the district before the high school start time changed 56% 2,423 65% 689 84% 248 No, I started high school here after the start time changed 44% 1,874 35% 370 16% 47 Total 4,609 1,226 327

Impact on sleep

STUDENTS: Do you feel like you are generally getting enough sleep on school nights?

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% # Yes 35% 1,478 No 47% 1,975 Not sure 17% 722

Do you generally feel more alert during first period now, than you did when high school started earlier?

% # Not really 46% 1,086 A little more alert 17% 397 A lot more alert 14% 317 Can't remember 8% 191 Depends on what class I have first period 15% 349

PARENTS: Do you feel like your high school student(s) is currently getting enough sleep on school nights, in general?

% # Yes, for the most part 59% 601 No, not enough sleep 25% 255 Not sure 2% 16 It varies 15% 155

• While only about a third of students report that they generally get enough sleep
• n school nights, almost 60% of parents think their students are getting enough

sleep.

• Around a third of students report feeling “a little” or “a lot” more alert during

first period with the later high school start time. Almost half report no difference.

Student perspectives on benefits of later start times

What benefits have you experienced or observed from the later high school start times, if any? More and Improved Sleep

• “The late high school start time is amazing. I get more sleep than I ever was able to,

and am really seeing and enjoying the benefits.”

• "Better sleep, time to eat food, ability to go to tutorial, chance to talk with friends."
• "Better sleep, more productivity."

More Productive

• "I feel I am more productive during the first period session since I can have enough

sleep hours."

• "Tutorial is easier in the way that I'm not already tired from going to school all day."
• "I study better in the mornings and I am more energized, it allows me to come to

school ready to go and to make the most of my day!" None

• "NONE. IT'S TERRIBLE"
• "None, the late start program has made school much harder for me."
• "There are no benefits, only negatives."

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Parent perspectives on benefits of later start times

What benefits have you experienced or observed from the later high school start times, if any? More Sleep

• "We like the additional sleep time ‐ and the metro bus times that align exactly for the

commute."

• "Improvement in amount of sleep has been key in higher quality of life."

Better Mood and Academic Performance

• "Better mood, better behavior, their academic performance has improved as well."
• "Both the mood and academic performance of my students has improved with later

start times." Less Stressful Mornings

• "Makes mornings less stressful and less rushed."
• "Mornings are not as rushed and kids have time to eat breakfast."

Little to No Benefit

• "A little more sleep. Not much though as it encourages them to stay up later."
• "I can't think of any. My student just stays up later and does not get anymore sleep."
• "It hasn't benefited my kids."

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Staff perspectives on benefits of later start times

What benefits have you experienced or observed from the later high school start times, if any?

None (this was the most frequent response) More alert students

• “Students are more alert at the start of the school day (first period is still a struggle, but it's less
• f a struggle than it used to be).”
• “I have more students showing up to 1st period on time. Students seem to be more awake.”
• “I believe the later start time has helped the students come to school more awake and prepared.

Yes there are “groans" about the start time and end times being later but honestly we don't have as many kids walking around like zombies during 1st & 2nd period anymore.” Better Mood and Academic Performance

• “Happier students in the AM”
• “Students seem prepared to start the day.”
• “Increase in positive attitudes.”

Calmer Mornings

• “As a staff member, I am grateful for a calmer start in the morning. My stress level has been

reduced by starting school later.”

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Impact of later start times

The next set of survey questions (slides 20‐28) ask respondents about their experiences now compared to before the start time changed in a variety of areas. These questions were asked only of respondents who were with the district both before and after the start time change.

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Impact of later start times, continued

Overall, some highlights are:

• Staff report challenges with their commute time, tutorial, after‐school responsibilities

at home, and issues with sports/after‐school activities.

• Students report that the new schedule makes it harder to take advantage of tutorial

(50%) and also note challenges fitting in after‐school sports/activities.

• Parents were more likely to report no difference, except 41% report it’s easier for their

students to get more sleep (a view not held by most staff or students). (Percentages below)

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Getting enough sleep Fitting in time for after‐school activities or sports After‐school job After‐school responsibilities at home Child‐care arrangements Ability to get to

• r from school

easily Commute time Missing class for athletics and activities Taking advantage

• f tutorial

A Lot Harder Student 9 34 24 24 6 13 15 19 50 Parent 4 20 11 12 4 9 10 13 23 Staff 3 47 23 40 24 38 48 31 42 No Different Student 36 20 15 29 23 44 44 34 12 Parent 26 41 32 48 35 35 49 47 28 Staff 50 13 8 15 13 22 17 13 11 A Lot Easier Student 18 5 3 4 2 10 6 3 10 Parent 41 12 7 11 8 26 16 6 17 Staff 15 5 4 6 4 8 5 1 6

Summary:

Getting enough sleep

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A lot easier A little easier No different A little harder A lot harder Not applicable Student 18 27 36 10 9 1 Parent 41 26 26 3 4 1 Staff 15 24 50 5 3 3 10 20 30 40 50 60

Percent

Issue: Getting Enough Sleep What has your actual experience been with the later start time?

Student Parent Staff

Fitting in time for after‐school activities

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A lot easier A little easier No different A little harder A lot harder Not applicable Student 5 5 20 30 34 7 Parent 12 6 41 17 20 4 Staff 5 2 13 21 47 12 10 20 30 40 50

Percent

Issue: Fitting In Time for After‐School Activities What has your actual experience been with the later start time?

Student Parent Staff

After‐school jobs

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A lot easier A little easier No different A little harder A lot harder Not applicable Student 3 2 15 14 24 43 Parent 7 2 32 8 11 40 Staff 4 8 13 23 53 10 20 30 40 50 60

Percent

Issue: After‐School Job What has your actual experience been with the later start time?

Student Parent Staff

After‐school responsibilities at home

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A lot easier A little easier No different A little harder A lot harder Not applicable Student 4 5 29 31 24 8 Parent 11 4 48 15 12 10 Staff 6 1 15 31 40 8 10 20 30 40 50 60

Percent

Issue: After‐School Responsibilities at Home What has your actual experience been with the later start time?

Student Parent Staff

Child‐care arrangements

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A lot easier A little easier No different A little harder A lot harder Not applicable Student 2 1 23 5 6 62 Parent 8 3 35 4 4 46 Staff 4 3 13 13 24 43 10 20 30 40 50 60 70

Percent

Issue: Child‐Care Arrangements What has your actual experience been with the later start time?

Student Parent Staff

Ability to get to or from school easily

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A lot easier A little easier No different A little harder A lot harder Not applicable Student 10 12 44 18 13 3 Parent 26 14 35 13 9 4 Staff 8 6 22 25 38 2 10 20 30 40 50

Percent

Issue: Ability to Get to or From School Easily What has your actual experience been with the later start time?

Student Parent Staff

Commute time

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A lot easier A little easier No different A little harder A lot harder Not applicable Student 6 8 44 21 15 5 Parent 16 9 49 12 10 5 Staff 5 3 17 25 48 3 10 20 30 40 50 60

Percent

Issue: Commute Time What has your actual experience been with the later start time?

Student Parent Staff

Missing class for athletics and activities

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A lot easier A little easier No different A little harder A lot harder Not applicable Student 3 3 34 19 19 22 Parent 6 2 47 16 13 16 Staff 1 1 13 16 31 38 10 20 30 40 50

Percent

Issue: Missing Class for Athletics and Activities What has your actual experience been with the later start time?

Student Parent Staff

Taking advantage of tutorial

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A lot easier A little easier No different A little harder A lot harder Not applicable Student 10 8 12 19 50 2 Parent 17 10 28 19 23 2 Staff 6 3 11 18 42 20 10 20 30 40 50 60

Percent

Issue: Taking Advantage of Tutorial What has your actual experience been with the later start time?

Student Parent Staff

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Start time preferences

PERCENT NUMBER Preference Students Parents Staff Students Parents Staff I prefer our current schedule (start at 8:30am) with tutorial before school (8:00am) 21% 37% 21% 841 357 57 I prefer starting school at 8:30am with tutorial after school (3:30pm) 23% 28% 9% 923 267 23 I prefer starting school at 8:00am with tutorial after school (3:00pm) 47% 30% 63% 1,914 290 169 I don't have a preference either way 6% 4% 3% 243 39 9 Not sure 4% 2% 4% 173 18 11 Total 100% 100% 100% 4094 971 269

• Among students and staff, the most popular option is to start school at

8am and have tutorial after school (63% of staff and 47% of students). However, 20% prefer the current schedule.

• Parent opinion is more evenly divided. The current schedule is the

most popular option with parents (37%).

Note: In the ‘comments’ section, a number of respondents preferred reverting to a 7:30am start time.

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"I don't think you can make everyone happy no matter what you do."

‐ Parent from Newport High School

Transportation Feasibility of Shifting the 2018‐2019 Start Time of Comprehensive High Schools to 8:00 AM with tutorial after school

• Supplemental routes will continue as currently scheduled and allow

students to access tutorial and then catch a Metro supplemental route home.

• Students can take a regularly scheduled Metro bus (non‐supplemental),

leaving after seventh period, if not participating in tutorial. For select students, riding on a regularly scheduled Metro bus would result in a longer walk home once dropped off at the bus stop, given supplemental routes often drop students off closer to home.

• Transportation department can collect after‐school ridership data from

the start of school until mid‐September. If data indicates a need to shift the times of select supplemental routes, the district could notify Metro of such, recognizing the actual shift in supplemental routes would not occur until March, 2019.

• Transportation anticipates there would be a need for additional special

needs’ buses/routes, though would work to mitigate that potential impact.

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