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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Any updates on CES (Center of enriched study) or ELC (enriched literacy curriculum) for 4th and 5th graders at Vurtual academy? Any insider info?[/quote]

The CES program just gives more homework. I wouldn't recommend it if you want a well rounded kid.  There is no time for other activities outside of school. [/quote]

So. CES workload varies by school. Most don't have much work at all! Potomac has a lot, I'm told.

My daughter just finished the Chevy Chase CES program, and I didn't even see her homework going by. She had hours to devote to her animals and music practice, as well as reading and games, every single day. Essentially she did her projects during school hours, with a bit in the morning and after school. She also told me that sometimes she didn't do certain "busywork" assignments because she calculated that she was going to get an A in the quarter anyway with the rest of her assignments. I appreciate how clear-headed and strategic her thinking is: if the concepts are easily mastered and extra work isn't helpful for mastery or getting an A, why do it when there are more interesting ways to spend your time? Her teacher was fine with that, given the quality of her work.

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