Wow - I'm exhausted just reading these. When do those of you with older kids (and multiple activities) ever get the homework done or do you homeschool? My kids are in school from 7:15-3:15 and then on Tues, Thurs, and Friday it is straight to gym. We get home from gym around 9pm and in bed by 9:30-10pm (much too late in my opinion). My oldest (in 4th grade) does double homework on non-gym nights. I'm already nervous about moving to 4 days of gym in January and still getting the schoolwork done.
We homeschool, so, no "homework" most nights. If they don't get their stuff done they can do it in the evening or weekend, but they do have an opportunity to finish it in the morning almost all the time. I did initially,when looking at school options, lean towards homeschooling because of the opportunity for the kids to pursue multiple activities seriously. We live in a metro area and there is a lot offered.
Mine do choir, piano, gymnastics, dance, swim team, and acting. Choir and dance take breaks during the summer.