Research About Early Classes

St. John the Baptist Catholic School, Inc.
Calumpit, Bulacan
Senior High School Department
S. Y. 2019-2020
8:30 CLASSES AS COMBAT TO THE ARISING SLEEP DEPRIVATION AND STRESS
ON HIGH-SCHOOL STUDENTS
Cortez, Justine DG.
Dela Rosa, Kei-zyh G.
Gabriel, Jamilh S.
Gregorio, Vince Jeofrey M.
Lorenzo, Patricia Belle T.
Ramos, Alliyah Glen B.
Resoso, Paul Iverson P.
A Research Submitted to the Faculty of St. John the Baptist Catholic School in Partial
Fulfillment of the Requirements in Practical Research
2020
2 | 8:30 CLASSES AS COMBAT TO THE ARISING SLEEP DEPRIVATION AND
STRESS ON HIGH-SCHOOL STUDENTS
APPROVAL SHEET
This research paper entitled “8:30 CLASSES AS COMBAT TO THE ARISING
SLEEP DEPRIVATION AND STRESS ON HIGH-SCHOOL STUDENTS” is submitted by
Lorenzo, Patricia Belle; Resoso, Paul Iverson; Gabriel, Jamilh; Gregorio, Vince Jeofrey; Cortez,
Justine; Ramos, Alliyah Glen, Dela Rosa, Kei-zyh, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for
the subject Practical Research 1.
TRISHA ERIKA P. CENTENO

Research Adviser
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC SCHOOL, INC.

ABSTRACT
Every day that passes in the school year, as the students enter their classes, the
researchers observed that they have a hard time complying with the set first courses. With that,
they thought of trying later classes to solve this said problem. They thought of this because they
had their classes at 8:30 for grade 11 and 7:30 for grade 12 in the first semester, they realized
that the hour interval between both the semester time-ins made a significant impact to both the
students and the teachers.
With that, they conducted this research entitled “8:30 Classes as Combat to the Arising
Sleep Deprivation and Stress on High-School Students.”
The main objective of this exploration is to serve as an aid and push for the said
implementation of 8:30 as the earliest classes and time-in here in our country.
Alongside this, the study also discussed the perspectives of the students regarding the
said implementation. From here, the researchers knew that the respondents agreed and are in
favor of the said enactment. Moreover, as the study took place, they realized that having the 8:30
classes are more about better effects that further leads to the development of both the schools and
the students.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
“No one who achieves success does so without acknowledging the help of others. The
wise and confident acknowledge this help with gratitude.” -Alfred North Whitehead
The researchers believe that it is right and just to firstly express their sincerest gratitude
and thanks to our Lord God for the favoring blessings which was and will forever be showered
upon us. Without His guidance and knowledge, none of these would be presented nor thought of.
After all, He is the author of all things either living and not that exists.
Secondly, next to Him are our dearest parents who never gave up and continuously
supported us throughout everything we have been through. We are indeed indebted to them for
they raised us up with love and encouragement. Moreover, we would like to extend to them our
special thanks for cheering us up and giving us the hope and will to fight in our journey in life.
Third, the people who helped us finish this research with such ease. Furthermore, we
would like to extend our gratitude to them for they are a huge part of this study.
To those people who helped us in revising, checking, and doing the whole research, to the
ones who stayed up late with us through the whole process, know that we appreciate your
presence and efforts.
And lastly, to sum it all up, to our respondents, our classmates, our friends, and our
teachers, we thank you for all the help and aid which you shared with us through the struggles
and hardships we encountered. We share this victory and achievement together. Kudos to us for
a job well done!

CONTENT
APPROVAL SHEET………………………………………………………………………...…..2
ABSTRACT……………………….………………………………………………………..……3
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT…………………………………………………………………...…..4
Chapter I: The Problem and Its Background…………………………………………...……9
Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………........9
Statement of the Problem………………………………………………………………..….…...11
Significance of the Study………………………………………………………………..…..…..11
Scope and Delimitations………………………………………………………………..….……13
Chapter II: Review of Related Literature and Studies……………………………….……..14
Review of Related Literature……………………………………………………………….…...14
Review of Related Studies………………………………………………………………….…...15
Conceptual Framework…………………………………………………………………….……16
Assumptions of the Study………………………………………………………………….……16
Definition of Terms……………………………………………………….……………….…....17
Chapter III: Research Methodology…………………………………………….…………....18
Research Design………………………………………………………………………………...18
Data Gathering Procedure………………………………………….….…………........………...18
Respondents….…………………………………………………………………….…………....19
Sampling Design.………………………….…………………………………………………….19
Ethical Considerations…………………………………………………………………….….…20
Chapter IV: Presentation, Analysis, and Interpretation of Data……………………….......21
Content Analysis…………………………………………………………………………….…..21
Thematic Analysis………………………….…………………………………………………...32
Chapter V: Summary, Conclusion, Recommendation……………………………….……...35
Summary…………………………………………………………………………………….…..35
Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………….…...36
Recommendation…………………………………………………………………………….….37

Further Research…………………………………………..………………………………...…..38
References………………………………………………………………………………….........39
Appendices…………………………………………………………………………………...….42
Curricula Vitarum……………………………………………………………………….……….71

LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix A……………………………………………………...………………………………43
Appendix B …………………………………………………………………………………......44
Appendix C …………………………………………………………………………………......66
Appendix D …………………………………………..…………………………………………69

LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Conceptual Frame work………………………………………………………………16

CHAPTER I
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Introduction
In the Philippines, it has been a norm to start the classes at 7:30 a.m. or earlier than that.
As for how (Ghaz, 2016) explained it, here in our country, almost all the public and private
schools are starting their classes earlier than 8:30. More likely, 7:15-7:30 is the allotted time for
flag ceremonies in the morning and is succeeded by the first subject or period. So usually, 8:30 is
already allotted for the second-period subject. Despite this norm, some pieces of literature still
show that having later classes is better than having it as early as 7:30, which is the basis up until
now.
Overall, this research hopes and aims to provide an assist for the implementation of the
8:30 classes here in the Philippines. Given the pieces of literature and facts, the researchers stand
with this implementation for the good of every student, teacher, and parent, which will benefit in
this said accord.
Therefore, having this research as to how it is, the readers will then understand that it
does not only aim to persuade but, it also aims to inform through showing the effects of having
early classes and contrasting them with having the later ones.
Indeed, there are a variety of ideas and suggestions one can give regarding this topic, and
so, it took the interest and curiosity of the seekers. It took them to the point and knowing that this
given accord will become one of the most significant changes not only them, but other scholastic
people will soon face.

The researchers believe that upon this said change, the problems which arise during the
period of having the 7:30 basis classes will decrease and slowly fade away as the increasing and
developing starts to prosper.
According to (Merriam-Webster, 2020), stress is a constraining force or influence: such
as a physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and may be a
factor in disease causation.
Alongside this, the researchers also searched for the meaning of sleep deprivation.
According to the same source (Merriam-Webster, n.d.), being sleep-deprived means not having
enough sleep.
After knowing the meaning of both words, the researchers then conclude that stress and
sleep deprivation are things that will meddle with the continuation and process of this research.
Furthermore, these two are some of the main reasons which took the emotions and will of the
researchers to continue this study.
The analysts wanted to give their utmost effort to give the benefit of this study to the
students, teachers, and of course, the dearest parents.
Therefore, provided the aims, background, and reasons for choosing this topic, it is clear
to know that the researchers made this study to enhance the minds of the citizens further and to
give proper knowledge and understanding of what this accord can bring and what it is.

Statement of the Problem
Gathering data and knowledge about the impact and effects of the early classes to the
students, teachers, and parents will help the researcher know whether 8:30 classes will be an
effective answer to the arising problems due to this said norm.
The following questions are made in order to be the guide in this analysis:
1. What is the tendency that the implementation will be taking place in our country?
2. What may happen after the implementation? Will it decrease the rising stress and sleep
deprivation among the students?
3. What can this proposed accord bring to the economy? Will it help the economy soar high
or remain stagnant?
The researchers made this study to provide aid further and deliver the comfort of those
who will benefit in this said accord. The further results and findings of this study will overall be
provided and given to the following group of people below:
Significance of the Study
• Government
This study shall provide help in opening their minds and showing them that this
implementation will not be proposed to teach the students to slack off. Instead, to give them the
time to rest and regain the energy and strength they lost from thinking, studying, and doing extra-
curricular activities. Moreover, this shall also serve as a persuasion for them to pass the said bill.

• School Administration
The results of this research shall also benefit the School Administrators by helping them
adjust to the situation in the means of providing such information and data on how they shall
handle and manage the environment, and the students themselves. In terms of private schools,
this shall serve as a help for the to further discuss whether they shall implement the later starting
school time or not.
• Teachers
The further passing of the implementation shall help the teachers to have more time in order
to prepare for their discussions, editing of PowerPoints, and more time to internalize with the
topic. Furthermore, this shall also help them teach much fluently, having the students with their
full interest to learn.
• Parents
This study shall also benefit the parents as it can increase their time to prepare for their
children’s needs, such as food and their school supplies. The further implementation will also
give them more time to sleep, knowing that classes will start a little later or at exactly 8:30 a.m.
• Students
With this research, the implementation can at least be pushed through in the court, which will
decide whether to push it through or not. The students shall also benefit knowing that their
classes will be delayed until 8:30, giving them the pleasure of sleeping until 6 a.m. therefore,
decreasing the percentage and chance of having and developing stress.
• Future Researchers
This research study shall provide help for future researchers by providing such information
obtained in the research itself and the data gathered.

Scope and Delimitations
The scope and focus of this study are for the thought of pushing the implementation
through until it is passed. The study itself includes the effects of stress and sleep deprivation,
advantages, and disadvantages of having early classes, and the contrasting of both starting times.
Moreover, this study is delimited only for the Senior High-School students in St. John the
Baptist Catholic School.
The study, as what is stated above, includes the effects, advantages, and disadvantages of
early and later classes, provided data about these were only used as support rather than having
them as the main thought itself.
More likely, this study will be focusing more on whether the said implementation will be
a great combat to the arising problems faced by the students, teachers, and parents or not.

CHAPTER II
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES
Review of Related Literature
To assist in this study is the article according to (Diana Zuckerman, n.d.), stating that
having a morning or early classes does affect one person’s state. In support of this provided
information, lies the article, according to (Education Commission of the States, 2017), which
explains further how having these early classes deprive the students of having a sufficient sleep.
Deadlines, project submissions, examinations, and assignments are some of the reasons stated
why students tend to sleep later than their standard time of sleep, plus the fact that sleeping
schedules vary as one person starts to undergo the puberty stage, sleep deprivation does arise.
Moreover, according to (Daily Titan, 2014), this lack of sleep will further decrease their
productivity, therefore ending up with poor academic performance.
Overall, with these articles, it is proven that having early classes has its advantages but is
overpowered by its disadvantages.
Furthermore, knowing that the disadvantages are more likely to be seen than the
advantages, the articles according to (Nolan, 2014), (Andersen, 2019), and (Philippine Basic
Education, 2013), pushes and supports the fact of having it a little later than the norm. These
articles also generally stated facts about the impacts of having the classes delayed, and that it
showed positive results not only for the academic performances of the students but also for their
overall well-being and health. Generally, these pieces of literature show how great the change
can bring not only for this economy but in the future of the citizens.

All in all, in the accordance to this study, the petitions of (Fredeluces, 2019) and
(Triangia, 2019), with the aid of the articles of (Roxas, 2019), and (Ghaz, 2019), which aims to
state the reasons why this implementation should take place here in our country, in consideration
of the said effects and impacts, wishes to continue pushing the hearing of this proposed accord.
Review of Related Studies
In line with this research is the study of (Shahmohammadi, 2011), which supports the
aims of this study by stating that stress is intertwined with our daily lives. According to the said
study, stress does not end with meanings from the dictionary nor only from the word ‘stress’
itself, but a lot deeper than that. Stress, as they said, is something which most of the Teenagers
face in their everyday life in school. To support this is the study according to (Maria Guadalupe
Acosta-Gomez, 2018), which states that stress more likely arises from school works, especially
during examinations.
Moreover, according to the study of (M. Maajida Aafreen, 2018), this so-called stress can
affect the academic performance of a student. Furthermore, the research also stated that students
then have a hard time coping up with the environment, knowing that stress may have taken them
up. Together with this, it also stated that there is an excellent possibility of the linkage between
sleep deprivation and stress itself.
Withal, the studies according to (Judith Owens, Katherine Belon, & Patricia Moss, 2010)
and (Kyla Wahlstroom, 2014), further explained that delaying the overall starting school time
can have a significant impact not only on one person’s academic performance, but also on their
behavior, mood, and health. Therefore, realizing that there is a chance of decreasing the stress
levels and sleep deprivation across the academic environment.

Conceptual Framework
7:30 a.m. Positive

School starting time Student’s overall
State
Independent variable Dependent variable
8:30 a.m. Negative
Figure 1: Conceptual Framework
The academic performance, moods, behavior, and well-being of a student which can be
referred to as the overall state, is affected and dependent on the school starting time (which
considers the sleep deprivation and stress of the students.)
Assumptions of the Study
As of now, the chance of implementing the said 8:30 classes is still pending, but at least,
we can say that it is a little closer to reality than how it was before. After all, change is a difficult
thing to adapt to after knowing, that 7:30 has been the norm for Filipino students ever since.
Students often sleep later at night due to projects, assignments, and activities which are
given by the teachers. Yes, they lack the sleep because they do their projects a day before the
submission but, they cannot be fully blamed. They are still teenagers who more likely wants to
enjoy and have a good time rather than study for the whole day.

This study further presumes that the data gathered will help support the pushing of the
implementation through the process, and that the said bill will soon be passed and implemented
in our country.
Moreover, it presumes that once the implementation takes place, there enters the change
and decreasing number of students who are suffering from sleep deprivation and stress. Overall,
this research aims to change the said norm and slowly, this shall aid the arising problems which
most of scholarly people face.
Definition of Terms
• Stress - a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very
demanding circumstances.
• Sleep deprivation - the situation or condition of suffering from a lack of sleep.
• Phenomenology - the science of phenomena as distinct from that of the nature of being.
• Stagnant - showing no activity; dull and sluggish.
• Economy - the wealth and resources of a country or region, especially in terms of the
production and consumption of goods and services.
• Enactment - a process of acting something out; the process of passing legislation.

CHAPTER III
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research Design
This research study uses phenomenology under the qualitative type of research.
Qualitative research is mostly known to be dealing with observations and non-numerical data.
Under this are many more types, but the researchers dealt with the type of phenomenology.
The researchers used this type of research design because it is what fits the said topic
most proficiently, knowing that this study aims to have further knowledge about the experiences
and its further effects on the students’ overall well-being, and academic performance.
Data Gathering Procedure
The researchers gathered the information through having an interview with the selected
respondents.
They chose this method for gathering the data knowing that this is one of the best choices
in which they can gather more reliable information, and somewhat extract as much knowledge as
they can be based of course on the said experiences and own perspectives of the respondents
themselves towards the main topic of the said study.
Moreover, the instrument used for the data collection was in the form of a questionnaire,
wherein, the researchers chose to perform in the method of an interview where the researchers
played the role of the interviewers and the respondents as the interviewees.

Respondents
There are 15 respondents for this study. The aimed respondents of this research are the
students who are more likely to be observed by the researchers having a hard time to adapt to the
sudden change of the daily schedule as the first semester ended.
Grade 11 STEM students on one side, attended their classes at 8:30 a.m. during the 1st
semester but shifted to 7:30 as the 2nd semester entered. Grade 11 ABM students, on the other
hand, also attended their classes at 8:30 during the 1st semester but shifted to 9:30 as the 2nd
semester entered.
As for grade 12 students, they attended their classes at 7:30 a.m. during the 1st semester
but shifted to the average of 6:30 a.m. as the 2nd semester came.
In line with this, the researchers picked respondents from both the ABM and STEM
strands, knowing that they have different sets of schedules for each day of the week. They chose
13 students from the grade11 and two respondents from the grade 12 students in order to have
further clarifications about what this accord can cause considering the grade level and the strand
took.
Sampling Design
This study used the purposive sampling method in which the respondents were chosen
purposively by the researchers. They were selected because the researchers think that the soon to
be acquired data from the said interviews will provide the knowledge to answer the listed
questions which the researchers wanted to solve.

Ethical Considerations
The researchers firstly made the permission letter, which obtains the signature of the
researchers themselves, the department coordinator, and the teacher-in-charge of the subject
itself. The letter also includes the contacts and some personal information of the researchers so
that the respondents could reach out when some conflicts arise with the performed interview and
study.
Secondly, they explained the title so that they will have a glimpse of the study itself.
After that, the researchers asked the questions written on the questionnaire, which was checked
ahead of time, considering it is ethically proper to know that it does not harm the respondents,
avoids wrong messages and that it does not contain biased questions. The respondents were not
forced nor bribed to answer the questions which were asked. Instead, they responded voluntarily.
Lastly, the researchers vowed to use the gathered data for research purposes only and not
for other matters. They also ought to treat the provided data with the utmost confidentiality,
privacy, and anonymity as a respect to the respondents themselves.

CHAPTER IV
PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA
Content Analysis
Respondent 1
The said respondent agrees with the implementation of the 8:30 classes.
Moreover, he/ she explained that the disadvantages of 7:30 classes might vary per
individual, which means that some may have different problems from what others have.
According to the respondent, the students frequently lack sleep because of the early class and late
sleeping schedule caused often by project making, assignments, and other school activities,
which lead to the decreasing factor of their academic performance.
The respondent also further explained that not all students are in the luxury of living near
the school, wherein, the students who live farther away are in need and are forced to wake a lot
earlier and adjust their routine to be on time for their first subject period.
Withal the respondent agrees with the implementation of the 8:30 classes, he/ she further
explained that he/ she agreed because, as what is seen in his/ her experience, it would pretty
much be comfortable and beneficial not only for the students but, for other scholastic people.
Respondent 2
The said respondent similarly agreed with the said implementation of the 8:30 classes
here in our country.

According to the respondent, the 7:30 classes are inconvenient because it is too early, and
the students sometimes are not yet ready nor prepared by that time. The respondent also said that
having the classes that early can meddle and hinder their focus in learning for their focus and
concentration are pointed to rest.
Moreover, he/ she also said that more likely; the students are inclined with procrastination
or the so-called cramming. The students as what the respondent said, they do their projects and
assignments in a hurry because they do not have the luxury of time wherein, they only have a
few hours to do it. Therefore, they use the time allotted for their rest as for doing the said
schoolwork.
In line with the respondent’s agreement with the implementation, he/ she said that from
his/her experience from the previous semester wherein they had their 8:30 class start, the
respondent can say that during those times, they were much more productive and lively in
learning plus the fact that they still have the time to rest. With that, the respondent concluded that
maybe, 8:30 classes really would bring excellent benefits to the students and other scholastic
people.
Respondent 3
The said respondent agreed with the said implementation of the 8:30 classes here in the
Philippines.
The 7:30 classes may have its disadvantages, but it would discipline and teach the
students about time management, said the respondent. Some disadvantages of this said time slot

are that students are more likely to be absent-minded, sleepy, and tired. Because of the said
reasons, students, therefore, tend to have lower and unacceptable level grades and scores in their
academic activities and performances.
In line with the respondent’s agreement with the implementation, he/ she stated that if
ever this implementation will take place, the students will have a sleep which they lack, the
teachers will have more time to prepare for their presentation and discussion. The parents would
not anymore be obligated to wake up earlier to prepare their children’s things and clothes.
Even though the respondent agreed with the implementation, he/ she still prefers the 7:30
classes because it would be one of those things which will help the student learn and grow with
the proper time management.
Respondent 4
The respondent similarly agreed with the said implementation of the 8:30 classes here in
the Philippines.
According to the respondent, 7:30 classes have many disadvantages. Included in the said
disadvantages are the lack of sleep and the lack of time catching up. As the respondent said, a
student goes home late; therefore, he/ she does not have much time for the fact that there are still
household chores and assignments waiting to be done. Keeping in mind that a student also has an
early class the next day, of course, he/ she will take and do the tasks in the time allotted for their
rest and sleep. After all, it is only either cramming or staying up late, said the respondent. Once

the student chooses to stay up late, there is a big chance and possibility that the student will be
out of focus the next day.
Alongside with the agreement of the respondent in the implementation of the 8:30 classes,
he/ she stated that based on his/ her experience as an ABM student wherein they also
experienced having the 8:30 classes he/ she can say that it has been very beneficial for them
especially with the fact that they have much more time to prepare.
Moreover, the respondent also admitted that he/she struggles with waking up early and
that she comes to school late most of the time because he/she needed to finish the school works
that were given the day before or a few days before. The respondent also added that having 8:30
classes will make the brain function well, knowing that the students will be in the condition to
study and learn by that time being.
Respondent 5
The said respondent also agrees with the said implementation of the 8:30 starting school
time here in our country.
For the respondent, 7:30 is too early to start the class, knowing that most of the students
are staying up late at night to do and comply with the school works and projects. Therefore, the
respondent believes that it would be hard for those students to wake up early. According to the
respondent, the brain is still stagnant and still cannot function well at that time.

Moreover, the respondent said that during the 7:30-8:30 classes, students are more likely
to be sleepy and absent-minded; therefore, only a few students recite during those subject
periods.
Alongside with the respondent’s agreement with the implementation, he/ she stated that
8:30 starting time could be very beneficial not only for the students but also for the teachers
because they will have more time to rest. Therefore, more students will be able to answer in the
recitations, and the teachers will pretty much be pleased by the increase in satisfaction with the
student’s academic activities and performances.
Respondent 6
The respondent agrees with the idea of having classes at 8:30 in the morning.
Moreover, he/ she said that the disadvantages of 7:30 classes include the body clock of
the students, which talks about being slightly “nocturnal,” meaning they want to do other things
in the night, so, because of this, they will have a difficult time to wake up early the next day. He/
she also stated that he/ she agrees with the said implementation and said that it is okay because
they will have one more hour to prepare, and most of the students will be patronizing the bill
because of the same reason.
Furthermore, according to the respondent, 8:30 classes have many benefits to the
students, because they will not have to stay up late to meet or make the requirements as they can
do it in the morning.

Respondent 7
The respondent similarly agreed to the proposal of starting the classes at 8:30 in the
morning.
According to the respondent, the effects of 7:30 classes include being drowsy in the
morning, laziness, and loss of focus. The academic progression of one student may be lower than
usual. Moreover, the respondent further explained that there are two kinds of students. The first
is a night owl, and the second one is the early bird. The respondent concluded that if a student is
a night owl, that particular student may have or will be having a difficult time keeping up with
the class.
According to the respondent, the effects of 8:30 a.m. classes include more efficiency in
productivity coming from the students and an addition to their enthusiasm. Moreover, teachers
will be able to produce more productive students. Lastly, for the parents, they will have a child
who learned and is continuing to learn well.
Furthermore, the respondent stated that he/ she prefers to start the classes at 8:30 because
students will be likely to perform more productively and with enthusiasm.
Respondent 8
The respondent agrees toward the proposal of having classes that start at 8:30 in the
morning. The respondent is also in favor of having 8:30 a.m. classes because instead of starting
the classes at an earlier time, students will be able to focus on their preparation for the school and
the activities that they need to do. Moreover, with this also, the students can rest longer.

According to the respondent, the effects of 7;30 a.m. classes are the distance of the
students to the school itself because some come from far places, so they are in need to wake up
earlier and with that follows the effect of sleep deprivation.
Moreover, the respondent prefers to have 8:30 a.m. classes because of the different
effects of it, which are the convenience for the students and them to have a more flexible time
regarding themselves and their academic performance as well.
Respondent 9
The said respondent agrees with the implementation of 8:30 as the earliest classes here in
the Philippines.
According to the respondent, he/ she is a victim of the said 7:30 classes because having it
as early as that makes it very disadvantageous to students, especially those students who live
farther away. They are obligated to adjust the routine to arrive at school on time. Once the
student failed to comply with the time, they receive consequences such as an R.I.R, the
respondent said.
In line with the fact that the respondent agreed with the said implementation, he/she also
stated that it would be a big help, especially for students like him/ her, for they will have more
time to prepare their things.
Moreover, the said respondent also stated the fact that they had 8:30 classes during the
first semester and that they were much productive, including the teachers. Therefore, all in all,
the respondent preferred to have the 8:30 classes than 7:30.

Respondent 10
The said respondent similarly agreed with the proposed implementation of the 8:30
classes.
The respondent said that 7:30 classes are tough to comply with. First, it is hard to rise
because it is too early. Second, many students live farther away than the others, therefore leaving
them hopeless, and needless to say, they are obligated to comply with the time. Third and last,
students are more likely to be sleepy and drowsy; therefore, they lose the focus and concentration
in learning, the respondent added.
Moreover, he/ she also mentioned the experience he/ she had during the first semester,
wherein they had their class start at 8:30. He/ she also stated how it has been beneficial and
helpful for them. There will be less stress and sleep deprivation once the implementation takes
place, said the respondent.
Overall, the said respondent prefers the 8:30 classes rather than the basis, which is the
7:30 classes.
Respondent 11
The said respondent also agreed with the said implementation of the later classes here in
the Philippines.
According to the respondent, 7:30 classes are inhumane because we are all exhausted with
all the projects, assignments, activities, and other school works going on. However, still, we have

early classes, which tend the students to have lesser rest. A human’s brain does not function
correctly during those times, added the respondent.
In line with the respondent’s agreement with the implementation, he/ she further
explained that it should be implemented because, even though it is only an hour, it is still a big
help. It is still an additional hour after all. He/ she even added that as an ABM student, they had
8:30 classes in the first semester and had 9:30 classes during the second semester. Having that
experience, the respondent still stands and states that the given hour is indeed beneficial in so
many different factors and branches.
Overall, the said interviewee much prefers the implementation of the 8:30 classes rather
than sticking with the basis of 7:30.
Respondent 12
The respondent also agreed with the said implementation of the later classes here in our
country.
According to the respondent, 7:30 classes are not beneficial for the students because of so
many reasons. Some of them were started by the interviewee, such as the fact that the students’
brains are still stagnant, knowing that it is still early.
Furthermore, he/ she believes that students are not open to learning during those times, so,
more likely, the students will have no will nor interest in learning nor listening to the discussions.
Therefore, they will have lower scored in their written works, which will then further lead to the
decreasing of the satisfactory level in their academic performance and activities.

Moreover, the respondent also stated the fact that some students live farther away.
Therefore, they are much prone to being late and receiving the consequences.
Respondent 13
The respondent agrees with the proposed adjusting of classes to 8:30 in the morning.
According to the respondent, the effects of having an 8:30 class include the time
management of the students. They may have more time for themselves and boosts their overall
mood because of having proper rest before the start of the classes. It also includes the students’
freshness and energy, being more alert and attentive because of having decent hours of sleep, as
well as being able to implant the lectures and discussions to the students’ minds easier. Lastly,
having a more productive day because of proper sleeping time as well.
The respondent says that the effects of 7:30 this time are shortness of resting time
because of the earliness that they need to achieve every day and being absent-minded at times as
well.
Withal, the respondent says that they prefer to go to school at 8:30 in the morning, not
because they are lazy, but because based on their experiences beforehand, the students are more
productive when they have a proper and decent sleeping time that causes enhancement on the
learnings that the students get in the school.
Respondent 14
The respondent disagrees with the idea of going to classes at 8:30 in the morning.

According to the respondent, 7:30 classes can be both beneficial and disadvantageous to
students. Because, first, they can have their sense of punctuality, and can apply it in their daily
lives. Second, it affects their mental health as certain studies show that the human brain functions
effectively in between 8 a.m. to 2 in the afternoon.
As the respondent has said, 8:30 classes will help the students gain proper rest because of
the prevalence of academic depression and anxiety. Not only will it affect the students, but also
the teachers because of the schedule as well. Furthermore, it will also affect the students’ parents
because they are the ones who wake up early for their children to help them prepare for the
morning. Overall, it has plenty of advantages to several sectors of society.
Furthermore, the respondent says that he/ she much prefers 8:30 classes even though he/
she does not agree with the said implementation. According to the respondent, it will not, and it
does not only benefit them but, it also helps them to maintain constant mental health that will and
shall enable them to perform well, not only in school but in other activities as well.
Respondent 15
The respondent also agrees with the said implementation of the 8:30 classes here in the
Philippines.
For the respondent, it is ok to have the classes start at 7:30 because she believes that it
would make the students productive. Knowing that we are Filipinos, we are pretty much used to
staying up late, the respondent added.

Alongside the respondent’s agreement upon the said implementation, he/ she stated that it
would further help the students and give them the pleasure and luxury of time to rest and further
do the projects and school works that are given.
Furthermore, after stating the benefits for the students, the teachers, and the parents, the
respondent said that he/ she much prefers having the 8:30 classes than having the basis at 7:30.
Thematic Analysis
1.What are your perspectives about the 7:30 a.m. starting school time?
According to the conducted interviews, 7:30 classes have both positive and negative
effects on the students’ overall state. Alongside this, the respondents enumerated a few who
helped to enhance the research itself further.
On one side, some positive effects of the early classes are that the students will be
disciplined and that they will be produced as to how the respondents think. On the other side, the
adverse effects are that the students will be sleep-deprived and full of stress.
2.What do you think are the disadvantages of starting the classes at 7:30?
After the interviews, the researchers found out that there are many disadvantages to
having the 7:30 classes as to how was stated before.
Another example of the disadvantages, according to the respondents, is the fact that there
are students who come from farther places. The respondents know that living farther away can be
disadvantageous, especially when it comes to the school’s rules and regulations about late
comings.

3.What are your thoughts about the implementation of the House Bill No.569, the bill which
seeks to start classes at 8:30 a.m.?
After summarizing the interview and answers of the respondents, the researchers gathered
the information and thoughts that ended up with one idea.
According to the conducted research, it is known that 8:30 classes tend to further help the
students in having the proper rest and lesser stress. Therefore, it is something that should be set
and implemented to aid the needs and sufferings of each student and scholastic person.
4.In what way can this implementation benefit the students, teachers, and parents?
Upon the study of the interviews, it is known that the students will benefit in terms of
having more rest and time to prepare. As for the teachers, they will have more time to prepare
their PowerPoint presentations which will later be presented for the students, and that they will
have much more productive learners knowing that they will be more focused on the discussions
rather than thinking of sleep because the students already had the proper rest and sleep they need.
Lastly, for the parents, they will have more rest and time to prepare the things their child needs.
All in all, the said benefits show positive effects and impacts on all the factors and sides
affected by this study.
5. Which do you prefer best, 7:30 or 8:30 classes? and why?
Upon the observation among the answers of the respondents, it is known that almost all
of them prefer 8:30 classes than the 7;30 basis class. Only a few of them said that 7:30 is still
much preferred than the 8:30 classes.

The respondents who said that they prefer 8:30 stated that they pretty much are in favor
of this time because, based on their experiences, it has and will be beneficial for the students, the
teachers, and the parents.
Withal, the respondents who chose to stick with the basis of 7:30 stand that they are
much in favor of it because it will serve as a disciplinary action for the students, which will teach
them how to manage their time correctly.

CHAPTER V
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATION
Summary of Findings
The primary objective and aim of this research were to know whether students are in
favor of the said implementation and serve as a push in the proposed accord.
After the study, it is shown that most of the students said that 7:30 classes are just too
early given the fact that some students lack sleep because of procrastination. Withal, some
students live farther away, which means that they are more exposed to having the consequences
along with the school rules and regulations about being late once they fail to comply with the
time management.
The fact that all the respondents agreed and where interested in this implementation made
the research more meaningful. They, as students, also felt the struggles and hardships of having
early classes, which hindered their overall capabilities, therefore limiting them to do their bests.
Furthermore, they believe that having the later classes can be the solution.
The most common problem faced by the students is the lack of sleep or sleep deprivation
and stress due to procrastination or the so-called cramming.
According to (Richter, 2015), Sleep deprivation increases the likelihood teens will suffer
myriad negative consequences, including an inability to concentrate, poor grades, drowsy-
driving incidents, anxiety, depression, thoughts of suicide, and even suicide attempts. Alongside
this, a study according to (Gustafson, 2018) said that Students who don’t have healthy sleeping

habits or don’t get enough sleep at night are more likely to feel stressed than students who get
plenty of sleep, according to the National Sleep Foundation. Sleep allows a student’s body and
brain to recharge, and it helps to keep the immune system strong. Inadequate amounts of sleep
can make a child more aggressive and limit his ability to learn, concentrate and solve
problems. As to how was stated before, as students, they experienced and understood the effects
and struggles explained in the studies shown above, which was conducted in another country.
The said fact that sleep deprivation and stress can have such massive consequences, the
researchers, together with the respondents, think that there should be an action taken to prevent
further effects and problems which can arise in the said accord, and that is the implementation of
the 8:30 or later classes.
Conclusion
1.) The researchers knew that there is at least a 50 percent chance that the said
implementation will take place here in our nation. After the research was accomplished, they
knew that the students’ and respondents’ agreement with the said implementation could be a
significant impact on the process of legislation and approval of the proposed accord. Moreover, it
will be increasing the likelihood of law and enforcement of the said bill here in the Philippines.
2.) The researchers further knew that after the implementation, things would be much better.
After analyzing the answers of the respondents, the analysts knew that the further enactment of
the bill would help decrease the increasing difficulty among stress and sleep deprivation on
learners and teachers. Moreover, after the implementation, undoubtedly, the development will
prosper, and continuously, it would set a silver lining over the horizon.

3.) The researchers knew that after the declared accord would be implemented, the economy
will be soaring higher than how it was before. They believe this would happen because as to how
was stated before, the students are the future of this nation, this world rather. Therefore, after
knowing that once this bill takes place, the students will be better and will be developing more,
then, the future will be very much better with the change that continues to prosper and flourish.
Recommendations
1. The researchers highly recommend that the future researchers must try this study outside
the school premises because the analysis was only conducted within the premises of St. John the
Baptist Catholic School, Inc.
2. The researchers also recommend to include the parents and the teachers as respondents to
their future study. Moreover, the researchers also recommend taking their perspectives and
standpoints about the said implementation of the 8:30 classes.
3. It is also highly recommended to have a more massive crowd as their respondents so that
they will have a broader and more significant source of information.
4. The Government should take a minute to look at these problems, which emerged with the
students’ overall well-being and state. Therefore, they should at least re-consider the fact of
approving the implementation of the later classes.
5. For private schools, the school administrations should also look at these difficulties and
further discuss the approval of later classes on the premises.

Further Research
This research about the implementation of the 8:30 classes as a combat to the arising
problems of the students can serve as an aid not only in the legislation but also for the future
researches regarding the same or related topic. This study will not only benefit the students.
Instead, as to how was stated before, the Government, the Teachers, The Parents, and the Future
researchers would benefit in this accord.
Moreover, this study emphasizes the general effects of having the early classes and contrasting
them to having the later ones. With that said, further researchers can explore a lot more, which
can either lead to the same outcome or a different conclusion.
Furthermore, the stated problem in this research is limited only to the time being until the
day of the implementation happens. Of course, some of the data gathered can still be used for
future researches but, not all of it will be the same shortly, for time continues to pass by. As to
how they put it, change is the only constant thing in this world. Alongside that fact, this research
is open for suggestions, corrections, and further clarifications, which will be stated by future
researchers under their future researches.

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APPENDICES

Appendix A
Research Questions
1. What are your perspectives about the 7:30 a.m. starting school time?
2. What do you think are the disadvantages of starting the classes at 7:30?
3. What are your thoughts about the implementation of the House Bill No.569, the bill
which seeks to start classes at 8:30 a.m.?
4. In what way can this implementation benefit the students, teachers, and parents?
5. Which do you prefer best, 7:30 or 8:30 classes? and why?

Appendix B
Transcriptions
Respondent 1
Researcher: What are your perspectives about the 7:30 a.m. starting school time?
Respondent 1: In my opinion, the standard of classes starting at 7:30 am, nothing new in
particular. I have been well adjusted to it already since it has been the same schedule for me
since my elementary days.
Although it has been a norm for me, I would rather have it that the time would be moved
to more favorable schedule for students as it is too early for some.
Researcher: What do you think are the disadvantages of starting the classes at 7:30?
Respondent 1: The disadvantages of having a standard of 7:30 am for the start of classes are in
relation to different individuals. Some students do not get the luxury of getting sufficient rest
thereby hindering in them, in their academic performance.
Some students who live far away from the school are forced to have a more strictly-
manageable routine since they might be pressured of the time that they have to spend in order to
get to school. And some students are also not fully awake around this time, by which I mean they
are still adjusting their selves from waking up and that they would have trouble in being in tuned
within the class.

Researcher: What are your thoughts about the implementation of the House Bill No.569, the bill
Respondent 1: In regards to this, I would say that I am in favor of this being implemented. I
have already experienced having a class that starts at 8:30 am and I am much more comfortable
with it than having classes start at 7:30 am.
Researcher: In what way can this implementation benefit the students, teachers, and parents?
Respondent 1: There would be a lot of people who can benefit with the implementation of this
rule, teachers, students and for the parents. For one, people will have more time to prepare in
whatever they might have.
The students will have more time for their rest and have an easier time to waking up in
the morning. The parents are also going to have an easier time in preparing their sons and
daughters for schools. And the teachers are also going to have a lot more time to prepare their
lessons, activities, or school works before classes start.
Researcher: Which do you prefer best, 7:30 or 8:30 classes? and why?
Respondent 1: I would much rather prefer the standard of having classes start at 8:30 in the
morning. The reason for this is like what I have previously stated before, it would be a lot more
beneficial for everybody in terms of health, time management, and performance.
Respondent 2

Respondent 2: Yung perspective ko dito is parang inconvenient siya kase medyo maaga to para
sa pagpasok ng mga estudyante, minsan di pa ready yung iba ng gantong oras.
Respondent 2: Unang una yung maapektuhan yung focus and concentration ng mga estudyante
sa lessons, at yung pag poprocrastinate sa mga projects and assignments.
Yung focus and concentration kase since maaga yung pasok pwedeng di pa ready yung
iba, sa procrastination naman kase nga maaga yung pasok so konti lang yung time sa pag
accomplish ng school works so pwedeng instead na maging productive yung students sa mga
projects is pwedeng madaliin nalang nila.
Respondent 2: Maganda yung implementation na to kase katulad ko na nakaranas na nung 1st
sem ng 8:30 classes, mas na-aaccomplish ko yung mga pinapagawa ng maayos at may time pa
para makapagpahinga.
Respondent 2: Sa students nga yung mas mageexcel sila academically. Sa teachers, mas
makikita nila yung totoong kakayanan ng mga estudyante, tapos sa parents is syempre beneficial
yon sa kanila pag nakikita nilang nag-eexcel yung anak nila.
Respondent 2: Yung 8:30 kase para sakin nahihirapan akong magprepare ng maaga dahil sa
pagpupuyat mostly dahil sa mga homeworks so tendency marami akong late na naattendan na

klase so kung instead na 7:30 ay 8:30 na yung pasok, advantageous siya sakin kase mahahabol
ko pa yung mga 1st subjects namin sa umaga.
Respondent 3
Respondent 3: It’s way too early for me because as a senior high student, we have a lot of
ongoing research and projects and this starting school time is very nakakapressure.
Respondent 3: Students are most likely to be absent minded, still sleepy and tired.
Respondent 3: Thank God! It would be very refreshing. We the students of ABM strand had
9:30 start up class and I would tell you that it is very convenient.
Respondent 3: Students, had enough sleep. Teachers can have a lot of preparation time. Parents,
they wouldn’t have to wake up early in the morning to assist their children.
Respondent 3: 7:30 class, even though this specific time had a lot of disadvantages, this would
discipline students in terms of time management.

Respondent 4
Respondent 4: Para sakin medyo inconvenient siya para sa mga students katulad ko kase
paggising palang ng umaga tapos ang aga din ng pasok.
Respondent 4: Unang una siguro yung kakulangan sa oras, di lang sa tulog pero pati narin sa
pag catch up sa mga school works kase syempre pag-uwi ang daming gagawin tas syempre ico
consider mo na maaga yung pasok bukas so kailangan mo madaliin yung assignments tapos pag
di umabot, magpupuyat ka. Tendency non wala kang focus sa klase kinabukasan.
Respondent 4: Maganda yung gantong panukala kase as an ABM student naranasan ko to nung
1st sem at masasabi kong maayos naman kase medyo mahaba yung time para magprepare for
tomorrow at pati din yung tulog at mas nakakapagfocus kami sa klase.
Respondent 4: Sa students ayun nga, mas makakapagconcentrate sa mga lessons and kung may
mas mahabang time sa paggawa ng school works, mas maipapakita nung student yung kung
gaano siya ka productive especially sa mga projects.
Sa teachers naman kase mas makikita nila yung kakayahan ng estudyante pag nasa focus
sila mag-aral.

Sa parents syempre ang gusto lang naman nila is yung makakabuti sa mga anak nila kaya
benefit yun sakanila pag nakikita nilang mas nag-eexcel yung anak nila academically.
Respondent 4: Mas gusto ko yung 8:30 kase ako talaga nahihirapan akong gumising ng maaga
sa umaga tapos kadalasan nalalate ako mostly dahil sa pagpupuyat ko sa paggawa ng school
works so makakatulong ng malaki yung pagpasok ng 8:30 instead na 7:30, at mas nag fufunction
ng maayos yung utak ko at alam kong nasa condition ako para mag-aral.
Respondent 5
Respondent 5: Para sakin maaga yung 7:30 lalo na kapag maraming ginagawang projects or
requirements. Syempre mapupuyat ka nun sa gabi so mahirap pumasok tsaka gumising ng
maaga.
Tas para sakin kasi, kapag masyadong maaga, yung brain nung ibang estudyante di pa
masyadong gumagana or nakakapagisip ng maayos.
Respondent 5: Ayun nga di pa masyadong nakakapagisip ng maayos yung mga Students kaya
karamihan lalo na kapag first subject which is 7:30-8:30, konti lang yung nagpaparticipate sa
recitation.

Isa pang disadvantage na naiisip ko kapag 7:30 yung pasok, maraming natutulog or
inaantok sa klase.
Respondent 5: Kung ako yung tatanungin okay sakin yung implementation ng 8:30 yung start
ng class kasi magkaka advantage di lang sa students kundi pati na rin sa teachers. Kasi di na nila
kailangang gumising ng sobrang aga tas pagpasok ng students di na sila masyadong inaantok or
tinatamad so mas malaki yung chance na may participation na during recitation.
Respondent 5: Para sa students- di na nila kinakailangang gumising ng maaga then pagpasok
nila di na sila inaantok.
Para sa teachers- bukod sa di na rin nila kailangang pumasok rin ng maaga may malaking
chance na yung mga students nila nagrerecite na tsaka ginaganahan na. Hindi katulad pag 7:30
yung class para lang silang nakikipagusap sa hangin.
Parents- di na nila kailangan ring gumising ng maaga kasi for sure kahit na senior high na
tayo may iba pa rin namang students na yung mga Parents or Guardians pa nila yung gumigising
sakanila or nagpeprepare ng lunch nila.
Respondent 5: 8:30, kasi marami siyang advantages na madudulot saka mababawasan rin yung
mga nalelate.

Respondent 6
Respondent 6: Para sakin okay lang naman siya kasi parang mas magiging productive tayo
kapag maaga tayong gumigising.
Respondent 6: Dahil mga pilipino tayo at mga tao sanay tayong nagpupuyat, gusto nating
ginagawa sa gabi yung mga gusto nating gawin at yung tendency nun nahihirapan tayo gumising
ng maaga.
Respondent 6: Okay lang din naman siya tutal 1hour lang din naman yung pagitan tapos for sure
marami yung may gusto nun kasi nga may 1hour tayong pagitan pa. Kumbaga mas makakapag
ready kana nun.
Respondent 6: Sa students, dahil puyat tapos may nakalimutang gawing activity or project
pwede din silang gumising ng maaga na hindi sila ganun mapupuyat kasi para magagawa pa nila.
Tapos sa teacher naman, yun dahil hindi din kailangan gumising ng maaga.
Tapos for parents dahil nga kunwari mag pprepare pa sila ng babaunin ng anak nila,
pwede nilang parang yung time na pwede nilang gamitin para mag prepare.

Respondent 6: Personally, and honestly, yung 8:30 kasi, yun marami siyang benefits sa atin
hindi tayo mapupuyat tapos kapag may kailangan tayo mang gawin pwede pa nating gawin.
Respondent 7
Respondent 7: My perspective about 7:30 am classes, yung mga estudyante open like nagiging
drowsy, tinatamad mag-aral, inaantok, tapos hindi nakakapag focus sa pag-aaral.
Respondent 7: Yung disadvantages ng pagpasok ng 7:30, yung academic progression ng
estudyante mas mababa.
Kumbaga, dalawang klase yung estudyante, pwedeng early bird or pwedeng night owl,
kung night owl yung estudyante mas mahihirapan siya mag compete at the time.
Respondent 7: Mas magiging maganda yung productivity ng estudyante kung yun yung
magiging standard time kasi malaking bagay na yung isang oras mas nagiging enthusiastic sila.
Respondent 7: Yung sa students, yung academic performance nila. Tapos yung sa teacher
naman makakapag produce sila ng productive student. Tapos yung sa parents, yung anak nila
mas makakapag-aral ng mabuti.

Respondent 7: 8:30 classes, because students are more likely to be enthusiastic, productive, and
more especially attentiveness towards learning.
Respondent 8
Respondent 8: Actually, I'm not that in favor of the 7:30 a.m class kase sobrang aga lalo na
hindi naman lahat nang students ay nang-gagaling sa mga malalapit na bahay, yung iba galing pa
sa mga apalit, sa malolos, kaya they have to wake up earlier in the morning para mag prepare.
Yung iba hindi na din nakaka pag breakfast kaya ayun.
Respondent 8: First na disadvantage na nakikita ko is yung kulang na hours ng tulog kasi
syempre most of us, we’re doing school works and it will take us a lot of time to do all of it na
inaabot na tayo ng kunwari twelve or more or less one ganyan.
Tapos iisipin mo pa sa umaga pag gumising ka ng mas maaga pa kaya sobrang konti ng
oras ng tulog kaya madalas sabog sa klase. Tapos ano pangalawang disadvantage ayun yung
nakakalimutan na ng mga students na kumain ng breakfast which is the most important meal
para ah, para mag ka energy ka buong araw. Ayun.

Respondent 8: Ano, I'm in favor of that bill kase hindi lang naman na gusto kong madagdagan
ang oras ng tulog ko pero kapag kasi 7:30 a.m class hindi rin naman agad agad nag start yung
klase kaya why not use that time to prepare na lang sa bahay instead na nasa school ka lang and
wala ka ginagawa nag phophone ka ayun.
Respondent 8: First of all, sa students yun nga yung mas mahabang oras ng pahinga or ng tulog,
at pangalawa, hindi sya hassle to those people who are living far away from the school, at
pangatlo, sa teachers naman ayun mas magkakaroon pa sila ng oras para mag prepare ng lessons
nila and hindi masyadong maaga kasi kapag maaga parang lahat ng students sa klase ay ano,
sabog tyaka inaantok pa ayun.
Respondent 8: Syempre 8:30 ah sino ba yung hinde? Ayun para saken 8:30 kase ah 8:30 kase
para mas mahaba yung oras nang tulog tsaka shempre di rin naman dapat tayo magkaroon ng
selfish na mentality, isipin din natin yung mga students na galing pa sa malalayong lugar para
pumasok kaya ayun in favor talaga ko sa 8:30 class kasi parang nag kakaroon kapa ng oras para
mag prepare para sa school.
Respondent 9
Respondent 9: So yung perspective about 7:30 class ako ay isa sa mga biktima nyan. Kanina
lang na late ako 7:30 nakaka inis. I mean di naman totally nakakainis.

Yung perspective ko about 7:30 a.m, napaka parang disadvantage when it comes to our
students lalo na yung sa mga long distance na lugar na kailangan pa mag travel pa, walk then
ride the Jeep, para, then walk again so, sobrang layo nakakapagod so yun yung pananaw ko
about 7:30 a.m class.
Respondent 9: So like what I said earlier, gaya na nga ng sinabi ko na I'm a victim of this
implementation na 7:30 a.m class na late ako don sa disadvantage non R.I.R nanaman mamaya
and pangatlo nayon so ewan mag babago na siguro ako haha so yun yung pananaw ko about sa
ano napakalaking disadvantages sa mga late like R.I.R s ganun mag kakaroon ako non.
Respondent 9: Well napaka laking tulong nyan pag dating saken at pag dating sa mga ibang
studyante lalo na yung mga long distance well sabi ko nga kanina nakaka tulong ito for them,
they have some time to prepare some things like their yung ano pag lalakad palang pag sakay ng
Jeep mag lalakad ulet, napaka laking advantage ng bill na yan na pinapasa sa kongreso ngayon
then All Senate yung batas na yan and somehow some way sana mapasa yung batas na yan.
Respondent 9: So yun nga gaya ng sinabi ko kanina, students since first yung late nag kakaroon
sila ng time to prepare hindi na sila ma le late like nung second ay first semester naten diba 8:30
ang klase naten yung anytime pwede akong pumasok and yun, di nako na le late lalo na yung nag

pa pa print, na pre prepare ko para sa ka nila pwede ko pa silang I entertain para ma I print ko
kung ano gusto nilang I print.
Yung sa teachers naman, teacher, first siguro yun nga mag kakaroon pa sila ng time for
their preparation para sa mga lessons and activities na pwedeng I prepare para sa mga studyante.
Parents ay yan nga naman at yung R.I.R mababawasan na yung stress nila so hindi na sila
chuchuchu yung mga sermon nila pag dating dun samen lalo na sakin, tas sesermonan nako kasi
nakikita na nila puro green daw yung dala dala kong papel so yun yung parents na yun
mababawasan stress nila.
Respondent 10: Mas gugustuhin ko na yung 8:30 kase yah yung ano nga ma pe prepare ko lahat
ng things ko, yung di ako mapapagod kase everytime na lang na pumapasok ako tumatakbo ako
and pag pasok ko pagod na pagod ako and that's napakalaking ano yun uhm tulong nung 8:30 if
ever man na ma implement yan ng government and also wala namang disadvantage yan eh,
maayos naman schedule, usap lang, meeting lang ng mga teachers pano sila mag co conduct ng
mga activities ganyan and time ng classes ay maba balance naman nila, nung first sem nga diba
naba balance yon diba.
Respondent 10
Respondent 10: Ang hirap bumangon kasi in the first place ang aga non.

Sabi nga nila sa pilipinas lang daw yung sobrang aga talaga nating gumigising tapos late
pa tayo natutulog hindi kagaya sa ibang bansa na nagsisimula talaga yung araw nila ng 9am
ganon.
Respondent 10: As an SG nakikita ko na advantages nya yung ang daming estudyante yung
madalas ma late kasi halos lahat ng violation sa Sj is puro tungkol sa mga late violations at tsaka
yung minsan kapag ka nakatulog ka, isang oras agad dun sa subject na yun, sa first subject yung
nawawala sayo so yung mga lessons na na-discuss na, ikaw na sa sarili mo yung mag-aaral non.
Respondent 10: Mas maganda kung i-implement sya sa lahat ng school kasi naranasan na natin
yan ng first sem kung gano ka convenient mag karoon ng 8:30 na klase, unang-una hindi mo
kailangan gumising ng maaga, pangalawa kung malate ka man ng tulog ng kaunti wala kang
mamimiss na klase at tsaka wala ka pang violation na nalalabag sa school.
Respondent 10: Siguro sa part ng students iyon yung hindi ka ma-iistress sa alarm clock
specially kapag ang dami mong ginagawa sa gabi at late kapang makakatulog, sa parents naman
siguro yung convenient din sa kanila na hindi na nila kailangan gumising ng maaga para mag
prepare dun sa mga kailangan nung anak nila, and for the teachers wala ng studyante na
maghahabol sa kanila kapag sinabing sir na late po ako sa subject nyo, meron po ba kayong mga
ginawa?

Respondent 10: Kagaya nga nung sa mga sagot ko dun sa mga last, dun sa mga naunang
questions, mas maganda talaga kapag 8:30 kasi mas convenient yon dun sa mga studyante.
Respondent 11
Respondent 11: To put it in one word it is inhumane since ano, syempre we are all exhausted
with all of the projects and the activities going on and our high school life and then we have to
wake up early, we have to prepare, we have our home works and our projects going den and
when you go to school tapos you just feel exhausted, you just kind of don’t have the motivation
anymore to continue with your acads, so I think it’s really inhumane and really unfair to a
student to have their class starts at 7:30.
Respondent 11: I mean like what I said before, for one we are all exhausted na. The
disadvantages of that is that our brains are actually working properly at that time in the morning
that really really early.
There are studies that conducted that actually support that idea na dapat hindi tayo mag
start ng classes natin ng 7:30, it can either be recommended at 8:30 or 9:30 class which I can
actually support since in ABM we have our Monday classes at 9:30 in the morning and its very
very helpful for us since we’re all kind of exhausted in our studies and everything so parang na
re refresh kami pagka may 9:30 kaming classes.

Respondent 11: I really think it’s a good idea, even though meron lang 1hour interval though
it’s really helpful na since we will have one more hour of rest and one more hour of preparation
in order to gather our self before going to school.
Respondent 11: Let’s start first with the parents, syempre kasi yung mga parents natin most of
us are very dependent into our parents when it comes to preparation of our food, our clothes and
everything so for one hindi na nila kailangan masyadong maagang gumising since sila din naman
pagod sila kasi yung iba may trabaho, yung iba maraming ginagawa sa bahay, so yun ang
advantages sa kanila nakakapag pahinga sila and yung students of course it’s a very important
thing for students to actually be re-energized before they take on another day in their academic
life and it would be very beneficial if they start at 8:30.
For the teachers naman it’s the same thing with them eh basta ang pinaka point lang ditto,
they will have the rest that they need.
Respondent 11: Of course the whole point of this is that I prepare it would be 8:30 classes since
ayon nga, it would be very helpful for me kasi sobrang mentally exhausted na ako, physically
drained and every time that we go to school at 7:30 sobrang wala na akong motivation to go to
school, wala na akong motivation to do my assignments, to do my projects, so kahit na 8:30 lang
yung pinaka tawad dyan go na dyan.

Respondent 12
Respondent 12: Actually, attending classes in 7:30 am is not beneficial for the students, because
our mind is still stagnant that time, we have to energize it first and to be, you know, to have more
activities.
Attending 7:30 am classes deprives also the students to take their breakfast, I think I
suppose it has to be 8:30 am.
Respondent 12: Our minds are not yet ready for the class, it is not open for learning, because we
are still sleepy, and personally, I am still sleepy when attending 7:30 am class and that is one
disadvantage.
The second disadvantage, for the people or the students who are coming from far places
to the school, it would actually be not convenient for them to attend 7:30 am class, because of the
distance between their home and the school, so give time allowance for them.
Respondent 12: It's beneficial for the students, because those disadvantages will be eradicated
when we have an 8:30 am, like we will more have time to eat our breakfast, our minds will be
ready and the time travelling from home to school will be more convenient.

Respondent 12: For the students, nasabi ko na yung sa students.
For the teachers same with the students, sometimes teachers, their minds are not
energized yet to teach the students when its 7:30 am and they can have more preparation in doing
their power point presentation, in preparing their new lessons, when they have time allowance
and for the parents naman its not necessarily needed to wake up early as 6:30 or even 5:30 am,
just to prepare the meals for their children, because thinking that they attend 7:30 am class, so
that is for the parents , for the teachers , and for the students.
Respondent 12: It’s 8:30, as they say that practicing your mind in the morning, like when you
are reviewing your notes its beneficial for us to have it early as we can, just like 5:30 am, 4:30
am, because they say, our minds are still fresh that time.
But, for me, at my age, I'm already 18 years old, and our sleeping cycle, changes from
time to time. I have my sleep at night at 11 pm or even 12 am, and I need more sleep, so if we
will have it 8:30 am, I can do more, I can prepare my things and actually the best and the number
one priority that we will consider the 8:30 am classes is the sleeping time, the one thing that all
of the students need; the enough sleep.
The having enough sleep, it will help our mind work consistently and productively so the
best is 8:30 am not the 7:30 am class.

Respondent 13
Respondent 13: Although at first it may seem productive dahil nga mas maaga tayo nag start, by
looking at the other side parang mas na aano yung mga student, dahil nga mas kailangan maaga
silang gumising, dahil nga naka cut yung regular sleeping time nila, so it can be disadvantageous.
Respondent 13: So ayun nga, dahil nga diba last sem we have 8:30 classes and this sem 7:30
naman yung klase natin, nakikita naman natin yung difference diba, pag 8:30 kase parang mas
nabo boost up yung isip natin, dahil meron tayong enough sleep, while yung 7:30 diba parang
lutang tayo o sabog ganun.
Respondent 13: Sa tingin ko advantage naman iyun para sa students, dahil even though nag
sacrifice tayo ng 1hour na school time na, mas nabo boost up naman iyun ng overall mood natin
throughout the day, dahil nga mas nakakakuha tayo ng enough sleep diba.
Respondent 13: So iyun nga unang una sa students, parang mas nagiging fresh tayo, mas
nagiging alert at mas nagiging attentive tayo, dahil meron tayong enough sleep.
Sa teachers naman, maybe hindi na gaano mahihirapan i-implant yung mga lessons na
tinuturo nila sa mga students nila, dahil nga okay lang naman yung mga mindsets ng mga
students nila dahil hindi naman na sila absent minded.

Yung sa parents naman, iwas abala na sa kanila kase hindi na sila required na gumising
ng mas maaga.
Respondent 13: 8:30 classes, dahil hindi naman sa tamad tayong mga studyante, based on the
experiences natin before mas nagiging productive tayo kapag mas madami yung sleeping time
natin compared ngayong sem na 7:30 na kahit na may 1hour tayong additional, it doesn't mean
na magiging at mas na e enhance yung learnings na natutunan sa school.
Respondent 14
Researcher: What are your perspectives about the 7:30 a.m. starting school time? What do you
think are the disadvantages of starting the classes at 7:30?
Respondent 14: 7:30 am classes can be beneficial and disadvantageous to students.
First it opens their sense of punctuality, thus helping them learn for their future lives. It
can also be applied for their future jobs.
On the other hand, it also affects their mental health as studies show that human brain
functions effectively in time scale of 8-2 pm. As a result, lower marks may be attained as 7:30
am classes continue.

Respondent 14: It is a bill which seeks to help students but government must still think through
it thoroughly as it is a serious matter.
Respondent 14:8:30 classes will help students gain rest as academic depression and anxiety is
prevalent. It will also affect teachers as students are not the only affected ones with early classes.
Lastly, parents will be affected as well, as they are the ones who wake up early in the
morning to prepare for their offspring’s classes. Overall, it has numerous of advantages to all
sectors of society.
Respondent 14: Personally, as a student, I prefer 8:30 classes. It does not only benefit me but
also helps me maintain a constant mental status enabling me to perform well not only in school
but in other areas as well (such as extra activities, co-curricular activities, etc.).
Respondent 15
Respondent 15: Okay lang naman pumasok ng ganyang oras para sa akin since yan ang
nakasanayang time-in ng mga bata sa school. I mean, naging standard time na yan ng school at
naging body clock na ng mga estudyante.

Respondent 15: Siguro, for some, medyo maaga ang 7:30 am kaya may possibility na tamarin
sila which in return, malate sila ng dating sa school.
Respondent 15: Much better than 7:30 am class. Mas mabibigyan ng sapat na oras yung mga
mag aaral na asikasuhin yung mga assignment nila na hindi pa tapos, mas bababa siguro yung
violations ng school regarding sa late, etc.
Respondent 15: Tulad nga nung sinabi ko sa number 3, magkakaroon ng extension na 1hour ang
mga mag aaral na tapusin mga proyekto nila without getting late.
Sa mga teachers, mabibigyan sila ng time to rest kahit saglit lang.
Lastly, sa mga parents, di na nila kailangang gumising ng maaga para lang maghanda ng
almusal ng anak nila.
Respondent 15: 8:30 am class nalang kasi nakakapagod ding mag spend ng 8 hours sa school.
Siguro, it's time na para i-reduce or i-cut yung hours spent ng mga estudyante sa school para
magkaroon sila ng time for other things.

Appendix C
Letter of Permission
To whom it may concern,
Good day! We, the researchers from grade 11 (STEM)-St. Nicholas are asking for your
kind consideration, and cooperation in answering the questions prepared ahead of time. The said
questions are then to be answered as a help for our research, “8:30 classes as combat to the
arising Sleep deprivation and Stress on high school students.”
Moreover, we ought to treat the gathered data with utmost confidentiality and only use it
for research purposes.
If you have questions regards the questions and the research, you may contact the
researchers with the given contacts below.
Contacts and other information:
Patricia Belle T. Lorenzo Vince Jeofrey M.Gregorio
09611198939 | 09385587394 |
lorenzophoebe18@gmail.com vincejeofrey_gregorio@yahoo.com

Jamilh S. Gabriel Kei-zyh G. Dela Rosa
09612480312 | takuririn123@gmail.com 09951387245 | Dlrskz@gmail.com
Alliyah Glen B. Ramos Paul Iverson P. Resoso
09058276039 | alliyah080103@gnail.com 09156639707 | paulresoso1826@gmail.com
Justine DG. Cortez
09754553195 | justinecortez186@gmail.com
Noted by:
Ms. Trisha P. Centeno
Teacher - Practical Research 1
Approved by:
Ms. Gemma C. Punzalan
Senior High School Coordinator
Mrs. Raquel C. Aguilar
Assistant Principal

Appendix D
Documentation


CURRICULA
VITARUM

CORTEZ, Justine D.
Purok 4 Cansinala, Apalit, Pampanga
09754553195 | justinecortez186@gmail.com
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Civil Status: Single
Age: 17
Date of Birth: December 31, 2002
Place of Birth: Calumpit, Bulacan
Citizenship: Filipino
Proficiencies: Kapampangan, Filipino and English Language
SCHOLASTIC RECORD
SENIOR HIGHSCHOOL: St. John the Baptist Catholic School
2019-Present
Corazon, Calumpit, Bulacan
JUNIOR HIGHSCHOOL: Cansinala High School
2016-2019
Cansinala Apalit, Pampanga

Mariano Ponce National High School
2015-2016
Poblacion Baliuag, Bulacan
ELEMENTARY: Cansinala Elementary School
2006-2015
Cansinala Apalit, Pampanga
HONORS AND ACIEVEMENTS
Gold Medalist in Lawn Tennis (Bulprisa) 2nd place in Shortfilm Competition
2019-2020 2018-2019
Best in Attendance Leadership award
2018-2019 2018-2019

DELA ROSA, Kei-zyh G.
#682 Purok 2, Caniogan, Calumpit Bulacan
09951387245 | Dlrskz@gmail.com
Age: 17
Date of Birth: December 12 2002
Place of Birth: San Fernando, Pampanga
Proficiencies: Filipino and English Language
SCHOLASTIC RECORD
2019-Present
JUNIOR HIGHSCHOOL: St. Anthony Academy of Bulacan
2015-2019
Gatbuca, Calumpit, Bulacan

ELEMENTARY: F. Mendoza Memorial Elementary School

2013-2015
Poblacion, Calumpit, Bulacan
Teodoro Yanco Elementary School

2009-2013
Esguerra, Tondo, Manila, Metro

GABRIEL, Jamilh, S.
#172 D.bayan St. Corazon, Calumpit, Bulacan
09612480312 | takuririn123@gmail.com
Age: 17
Date of Birth: December 6. 2002
Place of Birth: Sucol, Calumpit, Bulacan
SCHOLASTIC RECORD
2019-Present
JUNIOR HIGHSCHOOL: St. John the Baptist Catholic School
2015-2019

ELEMENTARY: Calumpit Central School
2009-2015

GREGORIO, Vince Jeofrey M.
Purok 3, Sapang Bayan, Calumpit, Bulacan
09385587394 | vincejeofrey_gregorio@yahoo.com
Age: 16
Date of Birth: May 6, 2003
Place of Birth: Malolos, Bulacan
SCHOLASTIC RECORD
2019-Present
JUNIOR HIGHSCHOOL: Caniogan High School
2015-2019
Caniogan, Calumpit, Bulacan

ELEMENTARY: Calumpit Central School
2009-2015
Vice President of Institution of BSP Outstanding Boy Scouts of the Philippines
2018-2019 2015-2019
President of Filipino Club Venturer Rank of the Philippines
2018-2019 2018-present
Honors and model students
With honors and model students from
primary to secondary high school
2008-2019

LORENZO, Patricia Belle T.
Purok 5, Capalangan, Apalit, Pampanga
09611198939 | lorenzophoebe18@gmail.com
Age: 17
Date of Birth: February 18, 2003
Place of Birth: Malolos, Bulacan
Proficiencies: Kapampangan, Filipino and English Language
SCHOLASTIC RECORD
2019-Present
2015-2019

ELEMENTARY: St. John the Baptist Catholic School
2009-2015
Consistent Honor Student from President of the School’s
Grade 6 to Grade 10 Drum and Lyre Band
2015-2019 2018
With High Honors 3rd Place in Poster Making Level 4
(District Meet)
(Grade 10 & Grade 11)
2019
2019 and 2020

RAMOS, Alliyah Glen B.
Purok 4, Gatbuca, Calumpit, Bulacan
09058276039 | alliyah080103@gnail.com
Age: 16
Date of Birth: August 01, 2003
Place of Birth: Caniogan, Calumpit, Bulacan
SCHOLASTIC RECORD
2019-Present
JUNIOR HIGHSCHOOL: Frances National High School
2015-2019
Frances, Calumpit, Bulacan

ELEMENTARY: Arsenio Santos Memorial Elementary School
2009-2015
Gatbuca, Calumpit, Bulacan

RESOSO, Paul Iverson P.
#576 Caniogan, Calumpit, Bulacan
09156639707 | paulresoso1826@gmail.com
Age: 16
Date of Birth: January 8,2004
Place of Birth:
SCHOLASTIC RECORD
2019-Present
2015-2019

ELEMENTARY: Francisco Mendoza Memorial School

2009-2015

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Senior High School Department

8:30 CLASSES AS COMBAT TO THE ARISING SLEEP DEPRIVATION AND STRESS

Cortez, Justine DG.

Dela Rosa, Kei-zyh G.

Gregorio, Vince Jeofrey M.

Lorenzo, Patricia Belle T.

Ramos, Alliyah Glen B.

Resoso, Paul Iverson P.

Fulfillment of the Requirements in Practical Research

This research paper entitled “8:30 CLASSES AS COMBAT TO THE ARISING

SLEEP DEPRIVATION AND STRESS ON HIGH-SCHOOL STUDENTS” is submitted by

the subject Practical Research 1.

TRISHA ERIKA P. CENTENO

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students and the teachers.

Sleep Deprivation and Stress on High-School Students.”

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presence and efforts.

a job well done!

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THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

this said accord.

people will soon face.

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developing starts to prosper.

According to (Merriam-Webster, 2020), stress is a constraining force or influence: such

factor in disease causation.

researchers to continue this study.

students, teachers, and of course, the dearest parents.

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Statement of the Problem

effective answer to the arising problems due to this said norm.

deprivation among the students?

provided and given to the following group of people below:

Significance of the Study

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school time or not.

full interest to learn.

decreasing the percentage and chance of having and developing stress.

obtained in the research itself and the data gathered.

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Scope and Delimitations

Baptist Catholic School.

them as the main thought itself.

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REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

Review of Related Literature

productivity, therefore ending up with poor academic performance.

overpowered by its disadvantages.

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Review of Related Studies

sleep deprivation and stress itself.

levels and sleep deprivation across the academic environment.