I’d like to petition for block lunch. Students should get the opportunity to have tutoring during the day with their teachers because of the difficulties of coming extra early or staying later, when the ease of understanding a subject can happen in the school environment without having to manipulate their schedules. Though we have study hall for 25 minutes, not all teachers are lenient in letting their students leave the class. Block lunch also allows a certain time of leisure to students that are needing an outlet from the tedious day of school work. It also is not fair for one year of bad decisions to ruin the privilege of block lunch without giving the new year a fair chance of even earning it. I propose a fresh start, not an automatic free period, but a chance to change the opinion of block lunch. On top of that, mental health is a big factor of teens in this generation. Block lunch provides a time where kids can interact with their friends, and have something to look forward to at school. Studies say “relaxing and rebooting is essential for achieving productivity, success, and a positive outlook on the future. This is especially true for students who spend hours huddled in front of a computer. While many believe cram sessions and all-night study groups will ultimately help them earn their college degree, the fact is that not taking regular breaks can lead to a significant decrease in academic performance and, in some cases, serious health concerns like anxiety, insomnia, and depression.” As well, Edutopia.org research-tested the benefits of breaks. They stated, “There are more benefits to downtime than increased attention: It decreases stress, increases productivity, boosts brain function, and provides opportunities for children to learn social skills.” Block lunch 2.0 in my opinion didn’t meet teen’s needs. This lunch was very similar to traditional lunch. I say you give 2019-2020 Clark students a chance to get block lunch back. To start, we can have block lunch on Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Friday’s.
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Updates
August 28, 2019
250 signatures and counting. The administration has to listen now.
Reached 250 supporters
August 26, 2019
August 26, 2019
The momentum is undeniable now. It proves we all need this change.
August 26, 2019
Constant feedback from students proves that the current schedule is burning everyone out. I am meeting with administration next week to present these concerns.
Reached 100 supporters
August 26, 2019
150 Comments
Some of us have orchestra, choir, or band and they keep us for rehearsal during study hall, so some of us also don't have it. And original lunch is 25 minutes. Block lunch is an hour long, and gives me much more time to finish lunch. It's also good for tutorials, clubs, etc. It would be very convenient and beneficial to the students of Clark.
I want to join clubs, but I can’t at the moment because of cheer, which limits my schedule for before and after school at times. Taking away block lunch from us has taken away so much more than just a fun free-time for us to goof off. So many of us use it to join clubs or go to tutorials. It is unfair to punish everyone for only a couple of kids’ mistakes. Please allow a trial block lunch, it would be so beneficial to all the students at Clark.
I play flute in the band and am on the varsity tennis team, so I have a very tight schedule in the morning at Clark and am not at Clark at all after school. This means that I have a hard time getting to any tutorials and am extremely limited on which clubs I can attend. Block lunch would allow me to fit all of my activities in and keep my grades up.
We need block lunch so we can get our grades up by going to tutorials. Along with getting extra homework done so we can actually relax and also be able to go to clubs so we can build up our college resume.
“Block lunch allows those who are too busy in the morning or too busy at night-or have to ride the bus-equal access to education.” - Anonymous Clark HS teacher
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It’s very important bring back block lunch for the kids who really need time to study.
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I’d like to petition for block lunch. Students should get the opportunity to have tutoring during the day with their teachers because of the difficulties of coming extra early or staying later, when the ease of understanding a subject can happen in the school environment without having to manipulate their schedules. Though we have study hall for 25 minutes, not all teachers are lenient in letting their students leave the class. Block lunch also allows a certain time of leisure to students that are needing an outlet from the tedious day of school work. It also is not fair for one year of bad decisions to ruin the privilege of block lunch without giving the new year a fair chance of even earning it. I propose a fresh start, not an automatic free period, but a chance to change the opinion of block lunch. On top of that, mental health is a big factor of teens in this generation. Block lunch provides a time where kids can interact with their friends, and have something to look forward to at school. Studies say “relaxing and rebooting is essential for achieving productivity, success, and a positive outlook on the future. This is especially true for students who spend hours huddled in front of a computer. While many believe cram sessions and all-night study groups will ultimately help them earn their college degree, the fact is that not taking regular breaks can lead to a significant decrease in academic performance and, in some cases, serious health concerns like anxiety, insomnia, and depression.” As well, Edutopia.org research-tested the benefits of breaks. They stated, “There are more benefits to downtime than increased attention: It decreases stress, increases productivity, boosts brain function, and provides opportunities for children to learn social skills.” Block lunch 2.0 in my opinion didn’t meet teen’s needs. This lunch was very similar to traditional lunch. I say you give 2019-2020 Clark students a chance to get block lunch back. To start, we can have block lunch on Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Friday’s.
Students, put your email address below to sign this petition. Every signature counts!
Check back on the comments for more updates and quotes from other teachers and students.
Updates
August 28, 2019
250 signatures and counting. The administration has to listen now.
Reached 250 supporters
August 26, 2019
August 26, 2019
The momentum is undeniable now. It proves we all need this change.
August 26, 2019
Constant feedback from students proves that the current schedule is burning everyone out. I am meeting with administration next week to present these concerns.
Reached 100 supporters
August 26, 2019
150 Comments
I've been pulling constant all nighters, in addition to my insomnia, anxiety, and depression it isn't good for my health at all. being an honor roll student and in AP classes I have to have more time in school to study so that I don't have to cram it all in at home. We've achieved over our goal amount of signatures. Please give us block lunch. The freshman didn't do anything to take it away and it's a new year, ready for a new start. Please give it back to us. Sincerely, all the clark students
Some of us have orchestra, choir, or band and they keep us for rehearsal during study hall, so some of us also don't have it. And original lunch is 25 minutes. Block lunch is an hour long, and gives me much more time to finish lunch. It's also good for tutorials, clubs, etc. It would be very convenient and beneficial to the students of Clark.
I want to join clubs, but I can’t at the moment because of cheer, which limits my schedule for before and after school at times. Taking away block lunch from us has taken away so much more than just a fun free-time for us to goof off. So many of us use it to join clubs or go to tutorials. It is unfair to punish everyone for only a couple of kids’ mistakes. Please allow a trial block lunch, it would be so beneficial to all the students at Clark.
I play flute in the band and am on the varsity tennis team, so I have a very tight schedule in the morning at Clark and am not at Clark at all after school. This means that I have a hard time getting to any tutorials and am extremely limited on which clubs I can attend. Block lunch would allow me to fit all of my activities in and keep my grades up.
We need block lunch so we can get our grades up by going to tutorials. Along with getting extra homework done so we can actually relax and also be able to go to clubs so we can build up our college resume.
“Block lunch allows those who are too busy in the morning or too busy at night-or have to ride the bus-equal access to education.” - Anonymous Clark HS teacher
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It’s very important bring back block lunch for the kids who really need time to study.
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I've been pulling constant all nighters, in addition to my insomnia, anxiety, and depression it isn't good for my health at all. being an honor roll student and in AP classes I have to have more time in school to study so that I don't have to cram it all in at home. We've achieved over our goal amount of signatures. Please give us block lunch. The freshman didn't do anything to take it away and it's a new year, ready for a new start. Please give it back to us. Sincerely, all the clark students