Sarah Eiben
6th Hour

Saturday School: Pro or Con



	Some people think American students should attend school on Saturday.  These people
think that the extra day would bring America's education level closer to those of other countries. 
However, I disagree.  I think having school on Saturday would actually lower our education level. 
The Saturday classes would diminish family time for students.  The extra day of classes would cut
down on work days for students.  Saturday classes would also mean one less day of rest for both
students and teachers alike.
	Less time with a family could lower a student's grade point average.  For some students,
Saturday is the only time they can see family.  This would be true for students whose parents
are divorced or who both work Monday through Friday.  Not seeing family could lead to a bad
attitude or severe depression.  Some students have close relationships with their parents and want
or need to spend time with their parents.  A student with a bad attitude or severe depression
cannot learn well and perform well in class.  Not being able to learn well will not bring an already
low education level up.
	The extra day of school would cut down on work days for students.  A cut-down on work
hours during the weekend could influence a student to work more late-night hours to earn money
for car payments or college funds.  That would create a very tired, unprepared student.  That
student, in turn, will not do well with school work.  The extra day of school would take away
from any other job a teacher may have.  Some teachers have additional jobs to earn extra money. 
Less time to work another job could create a bad attitude.  A teacher with a bad attitude will not
be able to teach effectively.
	One extra day of school cuts into precious relaxation time of students and teachers alike.
Just one day may not sound like a lot; but, to a busy student, it could mean the difference between
an A and a B.  That one extra day of rest can change an attitude easily.  With one day of rest and
one more day to do homework, a student can have time to avoid a jam-packed schedule for a day. 
That one day can relieve the stress of a busy week and make a student feel refreshed.  A refreshed
student will learn better than a stressed-out student.  The same goes for a teacher.  A teacher that
has had that one extra day of rest can teach better than a stressed-out teacher because a well
rested will be more relaxed, calm, and patient.
	Although some people may think extending the school week will benefit the education
level of the country I think otherwise.  Extending the school week could actually hurt the
education level of our country.  Eliminating time for family, work, and relaxation will affect the
attitudes of the students and teachers.  Their attitudes will be so poor that there won't be a reason
to have a school on Saturdays.

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