Wednesday, a day notoriously selected by teachers for tests and quizzes, does not have a PowerHour, leaving students feeling underprepared and uneasy for their upcoming classes.

The current Wednesday schedule substitutes PowerHour for two lunch periods separated by floors. This causes some students to have their fifth-period class before lunch. The change in schedule and class time added to the first part of the day increases the stress and workload of a student, leaving them with less time to recover between fifth and sixth period. 

Many teachers schedule their exams on Wednesdays, not thinking of the study time lost beforehand. Students have a limited amount of time in the evening to study for upcoming quizzes the following day. PowerHour allows students to spend less time studying at night and lightens the overall workload. On Wednesday, however, students are forced to study the entire material the night before, regardless of other conflicts, like work, sports, or homework. 

PowerHour allows students to ask questions about challenging material before tests or turning in assignments. Many students seek help on homework from the night before, oftentimes due in class that day. By missing the opportunity to help these students on Wednesday, teachers risk lower test grades and an overall lack of understanding in class. Students are compelled to Google answers and explanations to problems that might be different or wrong compared to the way it was taught in class. 

Adjusting the Wednesday schedule to include PowerHour potentially could improve homework and test scores, decrease student stress and workload, and give them more opportunities for improvement. It would definitely be a beneficial change for students and teachers alike.