It is hoped that your child already possesses a love of learning, a desire to succeed, and disciplined study habits. Nevertheless, your child will have to make significant adjustments to compete successfully in the new academic environment. This is not unusual and should not cause undue concern or disappointment. Students who received As and Bs at their previous schools will sometimes have to work extra hard to get Cs at first. Three or four hours of work each night may be required to keep up with an increased workload.
Students attending boarding school have formal study hours each evening.
These periods are mandatory and are usually supervised by a teacher. Your child should expect to spend some time studying on weekends as well. Day school students may have time to study during free periods at school, but must complete most of their schoolwork in the evenings and on weekends. For this reason, it is important for you to understand that some changes may be needed at home. Your child will need a quiet place and adequate time to study without interruption.