Popularized many years ago, senior skip days are a common tradition among American high schools. As of recent years, students have tried to plan multiple senior skip days instead of the classic one day, causing frustration for teachers. To make it easier on teachers and students, seniors should not have to come to school from January to May.
Students are going to plan senior skip day whether or not they are allowed, and there has been a trend of increasing numbers of skip days each year. One day, we will reach a point where students plan a full senior skip semester. If we allow it now, we can speed up the process and avoid the hassle of disciplining students later.
Many senior students agree with the notion that skipping more school should be allowed.
“We, like, just wanna sleep in dude. I ain’t need no school anymore, I been here for over three years. I say we should have senior skip year,” said Skipper Dayze, second time senior, “and I already got a 1.00 GPA, which looks like a 100% to me. Clearly I’m already smart enough.”
According to the DNHSSA (Definitely Not High School Seniors Association), “Senior skip days make senior students happier, and therefore more likely to succeed in further pursuits, such as living in their parents’ basement until they are middle-aged.”
Additionally, the current planning of senior skip days and other senior events takes place on Instagram. Students need to scroll on Instagram to stay informed and connected with their class. According to Cleveland Clinic, “Teens who spend more than three hours a day on social media double their risk of depression and anxiety.” To decrease the amount of time students need to spend on social media, D303 should allow a full senior skip semester.
Let’s face it: seniors do not want to come to school, and teachers would appreciate a break. Instead of widespread frustration over students skipping school and interrupting lesson plans, there would not be anything to miss. Burnt out seniors and tired teachers alike would benefit.
