Fatigue can have a significant impact on students, affecting their academic performance, mental health, and overall well-being. A variety of other negative consequences come along with lack of sleep as well. Extreme levels of fatigue in students can result in a decline of academic performance and can potentially impair concentration, memory, and their ability to learn. Students may struggle to stay alert in class, absorb information from lectures and textbooks, and complete assignments or exams. Because of this, members of the Capistrano Unified School District have agreed to implement a mandatory nap period for their students*. With this required statute, our academic advisors hope for an obvious shift in the daily lives of our students.
On April 1st, 2023, all schools under the CAPOUSD curriculum must abide by this regulation. If they choose to reject the request, they could possibly be shut down for the time being. Local high schools are upset to hear this. Due to the sudden announcement, it’s causing quite an uproar, and in San Clemente specifically.
There are many controversial opinions regarding the news. Some parents are already starting to revolt, causing backlash towards the statute. Some guardians are even threatening to pull their kids out of school to avoid the new edict. But as expected, students are quite thrilled to hear of this news.
“I actually feel like this could work out.” Said Junior Bella Schmidt. “I’m always so tired in class that I can’t properly concentrate. But now I don’t have to stress about zoning out during lectures.”
Once it’s put into play, the administration hopes to receive feedback on the matter to help decide whether it’s truly beneficial.
“When our teachers first announced the ‘nap time’ idea to us, a lot of people treated it like it was childish. But genuinely, I think it could actually change the way our student body works as a whole. Besides, the students talking down on it are the ones that always fall asleep during class,” junior Josiah Armstrong said.
It is extremely important that we prioritize our student’s health. The importance of getting enough sleep at night is vital to the success of young scholars. Creating healthy sleep habits such as establishing a consistent sleep routine, avoiding caffeine, and electronics before bedtime can help to promote better sleep and overall wellness. In unison, we hope that the nap period given will act as extra support for the matter. Allowing lenience to help avoid all the stress that comes along with losing sleep over homework assignments.
*This article is satire for our April Fool’s edition and is meant for entertainment only.
Too bad. It is a great idea. Along with well-being spaces, green and gardening spaces, therapy dogs/animals, water features, imagination prompt and responce spaces and extra credit for students who utilize these spaces. This can be life-affirming, and life-saving for students who are under stress, deal with anger, hostility, anxiety and mental illness. When you add in homework, second jobs, stress in the home, relational challenges… using supports like i mentioned can create a tone and vision of success and inspire everyone to do their best and apply the practical lessons in managing stress.