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[quote=Anonymous]DC hasn't reached middle school yet, so I can't say.  He was doing 20-30 minutes by 2nd grade and in 4th grade is always done by the end of study hall, which lasts an hour.  He says that he always finishes early enough to read a chapter in his book, which is why I estimate no more than 45 minutes.

Academic rigor from an early age is a hallmark, but I think that can and should be achieved without loads of homework.  The kids are challenged to think critically in the classroom, to write well, to learn scientific methodologies from a really young age.  They're quizzed each week, and prepare monthly book reports starting in 2nd grade.   But almost all of that is in the classroom.  Maybe because the day is so long from an early grade (8:10 to 3:25), they're able to squeeze more in without requiring long homework assignments?   I don't question the rigor.  DC is challenged, and we have a WES friend whose DC is now at a top boarding school and took the transition to that challenging program in stride.   [/quote]

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