Least amount of homework (high school)?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why in the world would anyone ask this question? Nuts. Its a troll alert to say the least.

It's completely reasonable to look for a school that is not a pressure cooker.

One of DD's friends loves Holy Child.

Holy child has a program for kids with LDs. So you can choose a lighter schedule, but they also offer a very rigorous schedule.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here - thank you re Field

What about Burke?

I know that it depends on course selection, but trying to get a feel for the independent schools that might not feel quite as intense overall.

Not Burke if this is your concern.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Which independent high schools (VA & DC; co-ed or girls) have the lightest workloads? Recognize this will be by reputation only since it's difficult to compare.

Looking for a HS that might be lower stress than some of the most competitive schools. Strong counseling program also a plus.

I would recommend checking out Madeira -- they have an unusual schedule where they are taking only a couple subjects at a time during a 6-week or so block. I believe one of the major reasons for that is to diminish the homework load.

[Anonymous]

Well, if you'd said Maryland too, you could go all the way and look at Fairhaven (http://www.fairhavenschool.com). It's a Sudbury school.

I find it so telling how outraged/confused some folks are by the question -- it's like it can't even fit into their worldview!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Well, if you'd said Maryland too, you could go all the way and look at Fairhaven (http://www.fairhavenschool.com). It's a Sudbury school.

I find it so telling how outraged/confused some folks are by the question -- it's like it can't even fit into their worldview!

+1

[Anonymous]

Exactly.

OP here and I find most parents on this forum kind of scary intense, so I'm not surprised. But thank you to all of you who offered helpful suggestions.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Well, if you'd said Maryland too, you could go all the way and look at Fairhaven (http://www.fairhavenschool.com). It's a Sudbury school.

I find it so telling how outraged/confused some folks are by the question -- it's like it can't even fit into their worldview!

+1

it's SO telling! +2

[Anonymous]

This has been one of the best threads for me. Refreshing.

[Anonymous]

How much homework do the "intense" schools have in high school? My kids are young so I have no idea.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
How much homework do the "intense" schools have in high school? My kids are young so I have no idea.

My Holton high schooler has about 3 hours a night on average.

[Anonymous]

Agree that an study hall can make a lot of difference - saves 45 min each night

[Anonymous]

This is a great thread. I am really interested as well. How about other schools including MD.

[Anonymous]

How about St. John's ? How is the HW load there?

[Anonymous]

Bump?

[Anonymous]

This thread is a joke right? A troll stirring the pot? Why would someone actually be looking for a school with the 'least" amount of homework?