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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Some classes are more intense than others. Functions has always had more homework, so unless kid loves math, the regular track would be better. My kid's year, they had a student comp sci teacher who was relentless-- gave them problems he couldn't always solve. Hopefully,  he mellowed. He's at Poolesville now, I think. That experience was crazy and turned her off from compsci, but it was a one-off. Lots of classes are not intense,  and many of the teachers are unparalleled. 
 Some kids are hyper competitive,  and there is def some bias (gender and race) from some of these "mag bros." But, teachers are largely great. And Blair added a class on bias in stem that was very interesting. I think the biggest contribution to burnout might be the 8 period day. In some ways, it was great, but it did take a toll. An occasional study hall can be a great thing for moderating the intensity,  and it doesn't show up on the transcript,  so no worries for college apps. I also think Ostrander encourages realism and moderation and dissuades hyper competition amongst students and families.[/quote]
How do you know study hall doesn't show up on the transcript?[/quote]

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