There has been much debate in our community lately about the starting time of schools. It is clear from the evidence presented that
the high school needs to have a later starting time. Records show that
70 percent of tardy high school students show up before the end of
first period. Some residents believe that this is due to early moming
doctor appointments, but only eight percent of those students had
medical excuses. They are simply sleeping in. Additionally, parents of
younger children complain that they have to wait until 8:45 to see their
kids off to elementary school

How does the author respond to the counterclaim?

A. By suggesting that the high school and elementary school switch
starting times

B. By explaining that not only she, but the whole community, is upset
with starting times

C. By showing that most students are not tardy because of doctor
appointments

D. By illustrating that a large part of the student population is
affected by tardiness