High School Crew

[Anonymous]

I am curious. Do they row everyday?

[Anonymous]

Usually every day but Sunday pp

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Usually every day but Sunday pp

In the water? That is tough for high school. When do they do homework?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Usually every day but Sunday pp

In the water? That is tough for high school. When do they do homework?

DC schedule. School finishes close to 3, on the water by 4 - till 6 or 6.30. Getting out of G'town to Rockville, about an hour, so we're settling in the house by 7.30/8. Off to bed until 11 or so. HW from 11 - till 3 or later depending, or don't go straight to bed (if they have energy), and stay up till 12 or 1. So on a good night DC gets 4+, on a great night 6. It's a lot easier for kids who live closer to where they practice. Some schools practice in the morning - now that's tough.

[Anonymous]

DC public school parent here with kid rowing. Three days a week, morning practice. Up at 4:30, leave home before 5:00, on the water by 5:30. Twice a week, practice after school from 4:30-6:30, kid home at 7:20. Homework minimum of 2 hours a night, musical instrument practicing another hour. Good nights, kid in bed by 9:30-10:00 -- but that still means just 6.5 hours a night for the early practices. Bad nights, bedtime more like 11:00. Weekends are spent catching up on homework and getting ahead on projects, etc. And often a Saturday or Sunday morning supplemental practice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Usually every day but Sunday pp

In the water? That is tough for high school. When do they do homework?

DC schedule. School finishes close to 3, on the water by 4 - till 6 or 6.30. Getting out of G'town to Rockville, about an hour, so we're settling in the house by 7.30/8. Off to bed until 11 or so. HW from 11 - till 3 or later depending, or don't go straight to bed (if they have energy), and stay up till 12 or 1. So on a good night DC gets 4+, on a great night 6. It's a lot easier for kids who live closer to where they practice. Some schools practice in the morning - now that's tough.

Ugh, that is horrible

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:GDS is a very diverse school and the rowing team looked fantastic at a regatta the other day.

GDS just finished an amazing season -- kudos to the rowers and coaches!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Usually every day but Sunday pp

In the water? That is tough for high school. When do they do homework?

DC schedule. School finishes close to 3, on the water by 4 - till 6 or 6.30. Getting out of G'town to Rockville, about an hour, so we're settling in the house by 7.30/8. Off to bed until 11 or so. HW from 11 - till 3 or later depending, or don't go straight to bed (if they have energy), and stay up till 12 or 1. So on a good night DC gets 4+, on a great night 6. It's a lot easier for kids who live closer to where they practice. Some schools practice in the morning - now that's tough.

Ugh, that is horrible

D1 DS schedule morning practice 5:30-8:30, afternoon practice 2-4:30, evening workout 8-9 this is 6 days a week. Sunday off. Year round. Spring break is spent together on the water practicing all day every day. He loves it and wouldn't change a thing. Also, they have to maintain 156lbs. I can't imaging college with no drinking, partying, or pizza.

[Anonymous]

Wow, you must seriously have to love it to do that. There isn't life outside of it. Doesn't seem like a fun high school years.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Usually every day but Sunday pp

In the water? That is tough for high school. When do they do homework?

DC schedule. School finishes close to 3, on the water by 4 - till 6 or 6.30. Getting out of G'town to Rockville, about an hour, so we're settling in the house by 7.30/8. Off to bed until 11 or so. HW from 11 - till 3 or later depending, or don't go straight to bed (if they have energy), and stay up till 12 or 1. So on a good night DC gets 4+, on a great night 6. It's a lot easier for kids who live closer to where they practice. Some schools practice in the morning - now that's tough.

Ugh, that is horrible

That is one of the stupidest things I've heard of. If true, I have no problem in being judgmental and saying it is an abdication of responsibility on the part of the parent. I wish you'd mention it to your pediatrician so you could learn about the importance of sleep to teenagers. I also pray your child never drives because they could fall asleep behind the wheel.

I would note that this is not about the rowing -- clearly the child is spending way too much time on homework (or in their room with the computer on with part of the time spent on homework). A child home by 7:30 - 8:00 pm (pretty standard for private school kids who play a varsity sport who have some sort of commute) does not need to get only 4-6 hours of sleep per night. If this is done in pursuit of the perfect college then that is just misguided.

Please do not think this is normal. I have kids, am a teacher, and have coached high school sports and this is not normal by any means.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wow, you must seriously have to love it to do that. There isn't life outside of it. Doesn't seem like a fun high school years.

It helps if you love your teammates.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Usually every day but Sunday pp

In the water? That is tough for high school. When do they do homework?

DC schedule. School finishes close to 3, on the water by 4 - till 6 or 6.30. Getting out of G'town to Rockville, about an hour, so we're settling in the house by 7.30/8. Off to bed until 11 or so. HW from 11 - till 3 or later depending, or don't go straight to bed (if they have energy), and stay up till 12 or 1. So on a good night DC gets 4+, on a great night 6. It's a lot easier for kids who live closer to where they practice. Some schools practice in the morning - now that's tough.

Ugh, that is horrible

That is one of the stupidest things I've heard of. If true, I have no problem in being judgmental and saying it is an abdication of responsibility on the part of the parent. I wish you'd mention it to your pediatrician so you could learn about the importance of sleep to teenagers. I also pray your child never drives because they could fall asleep behind the wheel.

I would note that this is not about the rowing -- clearly the child is spending way too much time on homework (or in their room with the computer on with part of the time spent on homework). A child home by 7:30 - 8:00 pm (pretty standard for private school kids who play a varsity sport who have some sort of commute) does not need to get only 4-6 hours of sleep per night. If this is done in pursuit of the perfect college then that is just misguided.

Please do not think this is normal. I have kids, am a teacher, and have coached high school sports and this is not normal by any means.

Two honors classes , and 1 AP. 4 hours is the norm, as there is homework in every subject most nights, with Calc+ being the most time consuming one. And when you're tired, it takes longer to complete x amount of math problems/and watch video lectures.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Usually every day but Sunday pp

In the water? That is tough for high school. When do they do homework?

DC schedule. School finishes close to 3, on the water by 4 - till 6 or 6.30. Getting out of G'town to Rockville, about an hour, so we're settling in the house by 7.30/8. Off to bed until 11 or so. HW from 11 - till 3 or later depending, or don't go straight to bed (if they have energy), and stay up till 12 or 1. So on a good night DC gets 4+, on a great night 6. It's a lot easier for kids who live closer to where they practice. Some schools practice in the morning - now that's tough.

Ugh, that is horrible

That is one of the stupidest things I've heard of. If true, I have no problem in being judgmental and saying it is an abdication of responsibility on the part of the parent. I wish you'd mention it to your pediatrician so you could learn about the importance of sleep to teenagers. I also pray your child never drives because they could fall asleep behind the wheel.

I would note that this is not about the rowing -- clearly the child is spending way too much time on homework (or in their room with the computer on with part of the time spent on homework). A child home by 7:30 - 8:00 pm (pretty standard for private school kids who play a varsity sport who have some sort of commute) does not need to get only 4-6 hours of sleep per night. If this is done in pursuit of the perfect college then that is just misguided.

Please do not think this is normal. I have kids, am a teacher, and have coached high school sports and this is not normal by any means.

Two honors classes , and 1 AP. 4 hours is the norm, as there is homework in every subject most nights, with Calc+ being the most time consuming one. And when you're tired, it takes longer to complete x amount of math problems/and watch video lectures.

DC is normally asleep to and from school, and power naps in homeroom. If they've had a rough night, doesn't happen often, they would go to the nurses office and sleep for 15 minutes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Usually every day but Sunday pp

In the water? That is tough for high school. When do they do homework?

DC schedule. School finishes close to 3, on the water by 4 - till 6 or 6.30. Getting out of G'town to Rockville, about an hour, so we're settling in the house by 7.30/8. Off to bed until 11 or so. HW from 11 - till 3 or later depending, or don't go straight to bed (if they have energy), and stay up till 12 or 1. So on a good night DC gets 4+, on a great night 6. It's a lot easier for kids who live closer to where they practice. Some schools practice in the morning - now that's tough.

Ugh, that is horrible

That is one of the stupidest things I've heard of. If true, I have no problem in being judgmental and saying it is an abdication of responsibility on the part of the parent. I wish you'd mention it to your pediatrician so you could learn about the importance of sleep to teenagers. I also pray your child never drives because they could fall asleep behind the wheel.

I would note that this is not about the rowing -- clearly the child is spending way too much time on homework (or in their room with the computer on with part of the time spent on homework). A child home by 7:30 - 8:00 pm (pretty standard for private school kids who play a varsity sport who have some sort of commute) does not need to get only 4-6 hours of sleep per night. If this is done in pursuit of the perfect college then that is just misguided.

Please do not think this is normal. I have kids, am a teacher, and have coached high school sports and this is not normal by any means.

Two honors classes , and 1 AP. 4 hours is the norm, as there is homework in every subject most nights, with Calc+ being the most time consuming one. And when you're tired, it takes longer to complete x amount of math problems/and watch video lectures.

1. I don't get the math. How does 4 hours of homework mean 4 hours of sleep a night? Work from 8 pm - midnight, maybe get up at 6 am for the commute -- that's still 6 hours. I guess the poster said "4-6 hours."
2. If a child is sleeping only 4 hours regularly and that is because of homework in advanced classes, the child should not be taking as many advanced classes. If this is about college, you should worry less about 20 slots higher on US News & World and more about whether your child's physical and mental health.
3. If it's crew that puts this over the top then drop crew.

There's no reason for parents to allow a child to have this sort of schedule. If it's 6 hours of sleep a night -- well, not enough for a teenager but probably okay for a busy, ambitious kid. If it is four hours that is a major problem. Talk to your family doctor and you'll see that it's no minor thing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Usually every day but Sunday pp

In the water? That is tough for high school. When do they do homework?

DC schedule. School finishes close to 3, on the water by 4 - till 6 or 6.30. Getting out of G'town to Rockville, about an hour, so we're settling in the house by 7.30/8. Off to bed until 11 or so. HW from 11 - till 3 or later depending, or don't go straight to bed (if they have energy), and stay up till 12 or 1. So on a good night DC gets 4+, on a great night 6. It's a lot easier for kids who live closer to where they practice. Some schools practice in the morning - now that's tough.

Ugh, that is horrible

That is one of the stupidest things I've heard of. If true, I have no problem in being judgmental and saying it is an abdication of responsibility on the part of the parent. I wish you'd mention it to your pediatrician so you could learn about the importance of sleep to teenagers. I also pray your child never drives because they could fall asleep behind the wheel.

I would note that this is not about the rowing -- clearly the child is spending way too much time on homework (or in their room with the computer on with part of the time spent on homework). A child home by 7:30 - 8:00 pm (pretty standard for private school kids who play a varsity sport who have some sort of commute) does not need to get only 4-6 hours of sleep per night. If this is done in pursuit of the perfect college then that is just misguided.

Please do not think this is normal. I have kids, am a teacher, and have coached high school sports and this is not normal by any means.

Two honors classes , and 1 AP. 4 hours is the norm, as there is homework in every subject most nights, with Calc+ being the most time consuming one. And when you're tired, it takes longer to complete x amount of math problems/and watch video lectures.

1. I don't get the math. How does 4 hours of homework mean 4 hours of sleep a night? Work from 8 pm - midnight, maybe get up at 6 am for the commute -- that's still 6 hours. I guess the poster said "4-6 hours."
2. If a child is sleeping only 4 hours regularly and that is because of homework in advanced classes, the child should not be taking as many advanced classes. If this is about college, you should worry less about 20 slots higher on US News & World and more about whether your child's physical and mental health.
3. If it's crew that puts this over the top then drop crew.

There's no reason for parents to allow a child to have this sort of schedule. If it's 6 hours of sleep a night -- well, not enough for a teenager but probably okay for a busy, ambitious kid. If it is four hours that is a major problem. Talk to your family doctor and you'll see that it's no minor thing.

This is not an anomaly for students who go to schools like STA/NCS and have a nationally ranked crew program. This is a regular day for my children who have a 45 minute -1 hour commute from home to school.