text: Students need a break from school because school is hard. School is a stressful place and the longer the break from it the better the next day will be. Also tests can be stressful and to do good on that test you need to be free minded and be refreshed and you can do that by not going to an extra activity. Also people at school can be stressful, for example if there is someone at school bullying you being home away from them can make you feel safe.