Start Times & Sleep

Beaufort County School District

Admin

Below are links to information and research concerning sleep and adolescent teens, as well as reviews of evidence and tips for parents.

Why Improve Sleep for Teens?
Executive Summary
Impact Statement
American Academy of Sleep Medicine

Evidence Review
Why start school at 8:30 a.m. or later?
Academic Performance
Depression and Suicidal Thoughts
Risk Taking Behavior
Car Accidents
Sport Related Injury and Performance
High Risk and High Achieving Students
Obesity and Chronic Disease

What Parents Can Do
Tips for a good night sleep for all ages.
Electronics, Caffeine and Set Bedtimes
Support Your School
Additional Resources

Beaufort County School District

Beaufort County School District Nondiscrimination Statement - The Beaufort County School District is committed to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all students, parents/legal guardians, staff, visitors, applicants for admission and employment, personnel, and community members who participate or seek to participate in its educational programs or activities. Accordingly, the BCSD does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical conditions, color, physical or mental disability, age (40 or older), ancestry, genetic information, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by Title VI, Title VII, Title IX or any other local, state, or federal law. To report sexual harassment, contact the following BCSD Title IX Coordinators: Lakinsha R. Swinton: (LaKinsha.Swinton@beaufort.k12.sc.us), Director of Student Services, Post Office Drawer 309, 2900 Mink Point Blvd., Beaufort, SC 29901., Office: 843-322-5451, Mobile: 843-441-4648, Fax: 843-322-5425 and/or; Jennifer A. Staton: (Jennifer.Staton@beaufort.k12.sc.us), Risk Manager, Post Office Drawer 309, 2900 Mink Point Blvd., Beaufort, SC 29901, Office: 843-322-2355, Mobile: 843-812-6405, Fax: 843-322-2389.