Sleep Calculator
Is going to bed earlier the solution to teen sleep deprivation? The calculations provided below suggest that might be easier said than done. Visit Sleep Foundation's calculator (click here or on yellow button, below) for yourself to see what time you would need to be in bed to get the sleep you need.
What teenager will be able to go to bed at 8:45pm?? School schedules are not built for the sleep needs of teens.
|
Average sleep debt per night
Hours
|
Average sleep debt per year per student
Hours
|
Remember! You can't just make up a sleep debt by catching up on sleep, so sleep binges on weekends don't help!
Average number of sleep hours gained when healthy start times are implemented
hours per year