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[quote=Anonymous]Just chiming in from the hinterlands far from DC....I am sure these private schools provide a great education; at the same time, I dont think that is a fair characterization of public school.  My public HS kids (a solid but not top district) have hours of homework each night.  Lots of reading (while books), writing, and math and as well as projects.  They probably do about 2.5 hours each day on a regular basis plus some days more.  They regularly put a lot of time into HW on Sundays as well.   Granted, they are in honors classes so gen ed may be less.  Kids don't really get study halls due to requirements for 5 core, other reqs (gym, health, etc) and electives.

Students at their HS are allowed to retake tests once. It involves a meeting with the teacher afterschool and then another afterschool meeting to retake.  Retake is capped at 85/100 score.   I have made my kids retake a few tests -less for the grade but more to make sure they actually have understood the content (particularly in math because it builds).

I have heard of a reputable private school nearby that allows unlimited retakes, which kids do until they get an A.  But I'm sure that is not most private schools.[/quote]

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