Anonymous
03/25/2017 21:07
Subject: Re:Least amount of homework (high school)?
This thread is a joke right? A troll stirring the pot? Why would someone actually be looking for a school with the 'least" amount of homework?
Anonymous
03/25/2017 20:35
Subject: Least amount of homework (high school)?
Bump?
Anonymous
03/24/2017 13:50
Subject: Least amount of homework (high school)?
How about St. John's ? How is the HW load there?
Anonymous
03/24/2017 13:50
Subject: Least amount of homework (high school)?
This is a great thread. I am really interested as well. How about other schools including MD.
Anonymous
03/23/2017 07:39
Subject: Re:Least amount of homework (high school)?
Agree that an study hall can make a lot of difference - saves 45 min each night
Anonymous
03/23/2017 05:44
Subject: Least amount of homework (high school)?
Anonymous wrote:
How much homework do the "intense" schools have in high school? My kids are young so I have no idea.
My Holton high schooler has about 3 hours a night on average.
Anonymous
03/22/2017 21:23
Subject: Least amount of homework (high school)?
How much homework do the "intense" schools have in high school? My kids are young so I have no idea.
Anonymous
03/22/2017 21:06
Subject: Least amount of homework (high school)?
This has been one of the best threads for me. Refreshing.
Anonymous
03/22/2017 20:43
Subject: Least amount of homework (high school)?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Well, if you'd said Maryland too, you could go all the way and look at Fairhaven (http://www.fairhavenschool.com). It's a Sudbury school.
I find it so telling how outraged/confused some folks are by the question -- it's like it can't even fit into their worldview!
+1
it's SO telling! +2
Anonymous
03/22/2017 19:12
Subject: Re:Least amount of homework (high school)?
Exactly.
OP here and I find most parents on this forum kind of scary intense, so I'm not surprised. But thank you to all of you who offered helpful suggestions.
OP here and I find most parents on this forum kind of scary intense, so I'm not surprised. But thank you to all of you who offered helpful suggestions.
Anonymous
03/21/2017 22:03
Subject: Least amount of homework (high school)?
Anonymous wrote:Well, if you'd said Maryland too, you could go all the way and look at Fairhaven (http://www.fairhavenschool.com). It's a Sudbury school.
I find it so telling how outraged/confused some folks are by the question -- it's like it can't even fit into their worldview!
+1
Anonymous
03/21/2017 22:00
Subject: Least amount of homework (high school)?
Well, if you'd said Maryland too, you could go all the way and look at Fairhaven (http://www.fairhavenschool.com). It's a Sudbury school.
I find it so telling how outraged/confused some folks are by the question -- it's like it can't even fit into their worldview!
I find it so telling how outraged/confused some folks are by the question -- it's like it can't even fit into their worldview!
Anonymous
03/20/2017 22:09
Subject: Least amount of homework (high school)?
Anonymous wrote:Which independent high schools (VA & DC; co-ed or girls) have the lightest workloads? Recognize this will be by reputation only since it's difficult to compare.
Looking for a HS that might be lower stress than some of the most competitive schools. Strong counseling program also a plus.
I would recommend checking out Madeira -- they have an unusual schedule where they are taking only a couple subjects at a time during a 6-week or so block. I believe one of the major reasons for that is to diminish the homework load.
Anonymous
03/20/2017 21:55
Subject: Least amount of homework (high school)?
Anonymous wrote:OP here - thank you re Field
What about Burke?
I know that it depends on course selection, but trying to get a feel for the independent schools that might not feel quite as intense overall.
Not Burke if this is your concern.
Anonymous
03/20/2017 21:46
Subject: Re:Least amount of homework (high school)?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Why in the world would anyone ask this question? Nuts. Its a troll alert to say the least.
It's completely reasonable to look for a school that is not a pressure cooker.
One of DD's friends loves Holy Child.
Holy child has a program for kids with LDs. So you can choose a lighter schedule, but they also offer a very rigorous schedule.