A 2001 study showed that extracurricular activities are a major reason why high school would rather start earlier in the day. Sports needs to practice outdoor with daylight . Students walking home after these activities can take advantage of the final extra daylight for their personal safety. According to an article written by Rachel Pancare, “ When school ends later, many students do not have an opportunity to work, which can deprive their families of the extra income they need”. In some cases, students may need to travel, an early release is necessary for their job whether it’s voluntarily or not. It also means more time in the evening for homework and family for