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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. Yes, I am hearing the same rumblings from other 6th grade parents. When I look at the assignments it’s clear the volume is high. Someone said the teachers should be indicating in the CJ how long the assignment should take, but they aren’t.

How long do you think it would take you to study for a unit test, complete a 30-problem math problem set, write a 4-page essay, finish 3 pages in your packet, and write a short story in one night? I appreciate the LD feedback, but I honestly don’t think that’s the issue. I think it’s an issue of volume.

Thanks to others for suggesting I raise it with the admins. Your responses make me think your experiences with them have been positive and helpful.  I was also just trying to get a gauge of other experiences here.

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Problem set - yes 30 per night.

But I've had 2 kids at BASIS DC since it opened and neither ever had a 4-page essay or a short story that was assigned on one day and due the next, much less 2. I actually think there were too few writing assignments, but when they had them they were always something that the students worked on for several days in class and finish up at home or over a weekend. One kid used his time in class well, the other didn't and wound up trying to cram it in.

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This sounds a bit off to have a 4 page essay perfected in one night.  [/quote]

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