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At GHS, the “Student Policy Initiative” Sees Abundant Potential in Opportunity Block

The students in the Student Policy Initiative at Greenwich High School are familiar with limitations of the half hour Opportunity Block and have several suggestions to make the time more valuable. “Our vision is to make it (OB) a free environment like it is after school. You can force students to stay in their last block class, but you can’t force kids to be productive.” – Lucas Gazianis Continue Reading →

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Letter: If Headmaster Believes Science on Start Time, He Should Not Recommend 8:15am Start

“If Mr. Winters doesn’t want to call the science into question, he shouldn’t recommend an 8:15am start time. What’s clear is that he is bowing to pressure from a minority of parents who are putting the interest of athletes ahead of the general student population.” – Jonathan Perloe Continue Reading →

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Gildea: No discussions about returning to the old school start time. We’re seeking a logistics solution.

After parents and students urged the Superintendent and BOE not to roll back start times, Greenwich Schools Superintendent said the start/end time steering committee is focusing on logistics, not on a roll back of start times. Continue Reading →

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Letter: Greenwich School Administration Must Not Prioritize Athletic Schedules Over Health and Well-being of All Students.

“The administration needs to prioritize healthy sleep and enjoyable learning for our teens. They should be supporting our students by championing this wonderful evidence-based, medically correct change. It’s simply premature to recommend any morning bell change at this time.” – Valerie Erde Continue Reading →

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Parents, Students Line up to Share Feedback with BOE on New School Start Time

Greenwich Board of Education. Sept 14, 2017 Photo: Leslie Yager

Complaints after 8 full days of the new school start times ranged from buses being late to impacts on scheduling sports practices and games. Many thanked the BOE for the change and said students are getting to school alert and that the benefits last throughout the day. Continue Reading →

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PHOTOS: Day One with 8:30am Start at Greenwich High School, the Usual Traffic Jam

“The first days of school always present special challenges, this year included. We will get the buses arrivals figured out so that students get to school on time. Seniors are not allowed to park until Tuesday, Sept 5. Over all, it was a good start to school.” – Dr. Chris Winters, GHS headmaster Continue Reading →

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