Braxton Powell
Sleep is one of the most important things in our lives but the lack of it today says otherwise. “Teens need about 8 to 10 hours of sleep each night to function best. Most teens do not get enough sleep — one study found that only 15% reported sleeping 8 1/2 hours on school nights." This was wrote in an article by “ Sleep for Teenagers - National Sleep Foundation.”
Hillgrove high school student Lydia Parks said, " I usually sleep Between 5-7 hours per night." 5 -7 hours of sleep per night not only affects your mood but your motivation, energy, and focus. “ 5 Proofs Why Sleeping Makes You More Productive - FocusMe” stated in an article about the productivity in the next day due to getting sleep, " sufficient sleep is required to boost productivity levels."
Another student Lucas Power said about not getting 8+ hours of sleep, "Yes because I sleep in class and miss what we're learning" This can lead to a backup in schoolwork which causes even more homework and that is another as to why students are sleeping less especially Highschoolers; homework. Lucas Power expressed how homework affects his sleep schedule, “it makes me stay up later and I get less sleep which affects my school day" When a student does not reach the recommended amount of sleep no matter the reason it can really affect their school day.
Often athletes have a harder time keeping a healthy sleep schedule which negatively impacts their education. Hillgrove football and former baseball player, Daniel Okonkwo stated when interviewed, “I play multiple sports and I'm always home late it's hard to balance school and being an athlete." Athletes especially are supposed to get more sleep than the average person due to how hard they work. Daniel also stated, "You're more energized and you have more awareness in your day."
Through all the Hillgrove High School students it was made clear that it affects your overall performance, energy, and mood. Sleep must be made by a large part of all students across America. These interviews all had one goal or topic that was discussed how much does sleep impacts the next day to come, and with every interview done with Hillgrove students they have a very poor day.
Sleep is one of the most important things in our lives but the lack of it today says otherwise. “Teens need about 8 to 10 hours of sleep each night to function best. Most teens do not get enough sleep — one study found that only 15% reported sleeping 8 1/2 hours on school nights." This was wrote in an article by “ Sleep for Teenagers - National Sleep Foundation.”
Hillgrove high school student Lydia Parks said, " I usually sleep Between 5-7 hours per night." 5 -7 hours of sleep per night not only affects your mood but your motivation, energy, and focus. “ 5 Proofs Why Sleeping Makes You More Productive - FocusMe” stated in an article about the productivity in the next day due to getting sleep, " sufficient sleep is required to boost productivity levels."
Another student Lucas Power said about not getting 8+ hours of sleep, "Yes because I sleep in class and miss what we're learning" This can lead to a backup in schoolwork which causes even more homework and that is another as to why students are sleeping less especially Highschoolers; homework. Lucas Power expressed how homework affects his sleep schedule, “it makes me stay up later and I get less sleep which affects my school day" When a student does not reach the recommended amount of sleep no matter the reason it can really affect their school day.
Often athletes have a harder time keeping a healthy sleep schedule which negatively impacts their education. Hillgrove football and former baseball player, Daniel Okonkwo stated when interviewed, “I play multiple sports and I'm always home late it's hard to balance school and being an athlete." Athletes especially are supposed to get more sleep than the average person due to how hard they work. Daniel also stated, "You're more energized and you have more awareness in your day."
Through all the Hillgrove High School students it was made clear that it affects your overall performance, energy, and mood. Sleep must be made by a large part of all students across America. These interviews all had one goal or topic that was discussed how much does sleep impacts the next day to come, and with every interview done with Hillgrove students they have a very poor day.
