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Greenwich Considering Later School Start Times

GREENWICH, Conn. (CBSNewYork) -- Some Connecticut high school students may get to sleep in a bit more on school days.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that schools start at 8:30 a.m., recognizing that a teen's internal clock is not in sync with the sun, WCBS 880's Sean Adams reported.

In Greenwich, the school is studying options for a schedule change following an online survey that found 77 percent of students in eighth to 12th grades and 75 percent of parents support a later start. Forty-five percent of staff favor a change, and 20 percent were neutral.

Greenwich Considering Later School Start Times

At Greenwich High School, the bell now tolls at 7:30.

Choosing a new start time can be a delicate balance. Greenwich officials are weighing factors such as extracurricular activities, student jobs and child care.

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