what is the counterclaim in this passage

Answer:
D. Our current schedule requires us to start at 9 a.m. so there is time for every class.
Explanation:
Counterclaim - a claim made to rebut a previous claim. Going against what has been previously mentioned
D is the counterclaim because it seems to support the idea of starting school at 9 instead of 11 it goes against what the passage is trying to persuade.