By the time we get the food, there is no time to sit down and eat. Many students do not even consider eating cafeteria food as a lunch option. They prefer off-campus lunches that offer variety and faster service. However, this privilege is only for juniors and seniors, and some schools do not have much fast food nearby. In 40 minutes, a student cannot possibly beat the traffic, the distance and the clock.
Some teachers understand the situation and are willing to accommodate a few tardies.
There is a third option for lunch the traditional brown bag. Finally, some students are left with the sad option of not eating any lunch at all. When high-schoolers at Florida High met recently with the principal and the dean, one of the major issues discussed was the lack of time for lunch. Only a few solutions were given, and these are to either start the day earlier or end it later, both of which many students oppose. Another option would be to bring some vendors on campus.