2. Reduced Rest and Recovery: Students need adequate rest to learn effectively. Adding a school day eliminates valuable sleep and relaxation time.
3. Extracurricular Activities: Many students participate in sports, arts, and other extracurriculars on weekends, which would be severely impacted by Saturday classes.
4. Part-Time Jobs: Teenagers often rely on weekend jobs to earn money. School on Saturdays would eliminate this opportunity.
5. Mental Health: The continuous pressure of school without a full weekend break can negatively impact student mental health and well-being.
6. Community Engagement: Saturdays often involve volunteering, community service, or religious activities – opportunities students would miss.
7. Travel and Transportation: Getting students to school on Saturdays presents logistical challenges, particularly for those relying on public transport or carpools.
8. Teacher Burnout: Requiring teachers to work on Saturdays exacerbates teacher burnout and contributes to staffing shortages.
9. Maintenance and Cleaning: Schools may need additional cleaning and maintenance staff to accommodate a Saturday schedule, adding unnecessary costs.
10. Inequitable Access: Students from lower-income families may face greater challenges accessing resources (like transportation, tutoring) on Saturdays compared to weekdays.