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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So how much homework is there?  It sounds all over the place.

How much homework for a fifth grader at/above grade level (does not need remediation) with good time management skills?[/quote]
Our fifth grader, who was not all that organized, but is getting better, usually has under an hour of homework per night.  Occasionally (every three weeks) it goes to two hours.  Some nights there's hardly any at all.  More and more she uses AERO (study hall) and the time provided in class (maybe 15 minutes) to get a jump on her homework.  She's learning to be efficient, and she's realizing school is more fun when she's focused, gets it done, and puts it into a box.

She still has plenty of time (maybe too much free time) for non scholastic activities and chillin'.

She's gained a sense of confidence this year.  We think it is because she feels like she has earned her good grades, and not just slid by using her wit and charm. :-)  When she gets a grade of 95, she knows she did real work and deserves it.

She likes her classmates and while there may be no way to escape the awkward middle school stuff, the school culture appears to be kind, supportive and fun.  We feel like the kids are developing a genuine respect for each others academic ability.  And when she gets together with her friends they constantly chit chat and giggle about stuff at school.

We are pleasantly surprised with the academic workload and overall experience she is having, and we are happy she likes going to school.

Just our two cents.[/quote]

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