vagymmomma
Proud Parent
As hard as MS may seem to be to balance time, I have found HS to be even more challenging. There are frequent nights where DD is up until 2 in the morning. It is a really good test as to how much love the kids have for the sport and I can definitely see why many choose to take a different direction at this age (even starting in middle school). You have some good suggestions above, but it really is important to take advantage of free time and to schedule to due dates. We have worked with teachers to get some assignments in advance. And every once in awhile DD just has to go a little late or leave a little early from practice. Our coaches have been pretty understanding as long as it's not a habit (mine's a L9 training L10, so the practice is really important from a safety perspective).
We have many girls handling these full loads in MS and HS (carrying 4.0s), so it can definitely be done.
We have many girls handling these full loads in MS and HS (carrying 4.0s), so it can definitely be done.