High schools across the country have announced that they will be introducing a mandatory “Nap Time” in an effort to improve academic performance and standardized test scores. According to school officials, students will be required to take a 20-minute nap during the school day, in addition to their regular classes. The move has sparked controversy among students, parents, and educators alike.

“I couldn’t be happier about this change,” said John Smith, a senior at Anytown High School. “I’ve always been a bit of a lazy student, and I’ve never been able to focus during the afternoon classes. With this new nap time, I’ll finally be able to catch up on some much-needed sleep and perform better in school.”

However, not all students share John’s enthusiasm. “I think this is a terrible idea,” said Sarah Jones, an overachieving junior at the same school. “I don’t have time for naps. I need to be studying and working on extra credit assignments. This nap time is just going to set me behind.”

The school district has stated that they will be monitoring the program closely and will make adjustments as necessary. They also added that students who fail to participate in nap time will be subject to the same consequences as if they were to miss a regular class.

Parents have also weighed in on the controversy, with some praising the move as a step in the right direction and others criticizing it as a waste of valuable class time. “I think it’s a great idea,” said one parent. “Kids these days are always on the go and don’t get enough sleep. This nap time will help them perform better in school.” Another parent stated, “I think it’s ridiculous. My child doesn’t need a nap in the middle of the day. They need to be learning.”