Roseann Lyons couldn't agree more. She has seen kids go into college with courses complete and has even seen kids pass out of basic freshman requirements. Gary Compton has some Cedarburg students graduating with as many as 30 college credits. But getting the credit isn't easy. When combined with extracurricular activities and part-time jobs, many kids feel the pressure.
Schools are sensitive to the amount of activity their students juggle.
Mequon holds orientation meetings in middle school to match up interests and activities, a process which continues through high school. University School takes a similar approach. Some students over-schedule themselves with two AP math classes, soccer and school newspaper. That's when we jump in. Parents play the biggest role in helping their child balance all of their options.