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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Looks like I'm in the minority here but I have a middle schooler and all the random days off are really nice for recharging, extra time to finish homework/study, extra days to sleep in, etc.  [/quote]

What homework?! What studying? "review" and "homework" are mostly done in class. 
BTW, medical studies have shown it is better for one's health to keep the same sleep pattern and not "sleep in" on the weekends or random other days.[/quote]

I'm guessing you don't have an older student. Plenty of homework and tests in high school. [/quote]

Actually, I have two in high school.
Intensified and AP classes. Mostly done during school hours. Granted, one is taking AP Consult so they essentially have a study period; but still, not much outside demand.[/quote]

What is AP consult? [/quote]

It's a class period students who are enrolled in at least one AP class can take. It's overseen by an AP teacher who meets with each student individually every few weeks to make sure they're on track in their (AP) class(es) and such. Students can also get a pass to meet with their subject matter AP teacher during that period if the teacher is available - to go over work, ask questions, whatever. Basically, it's a "study hall."[/quote]

Adding: technically, I think the Consult teacher also conducts little "workshops" or skills lessons or whatever. Not sure how much of that actually happens.[/quote]

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