http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/408739/Irvine-Schools-Too-Intense I am relocating from the midwest to CA. I have heard consistently from real estate brokers and future colleagues that Irvine schools are great - if you are looking for insanely intense academic rigor. I hear comments like "students come home from school and study another 5-6 hours." I am hoping to find a school with great teachers and solid academics, but also a place where my kids can enjoy extra-curricular activities and (heaven forbid) a little down time. All comments welcome. Thanks! GreatSchools en-us Scsherie That is absolutely not true. My son just finished elementary school in Irvine this year. The school was great. He had quite a bit of homework but nothing more than ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/408739/Irvine-Schools-Too-Intense?cpage=1#comment_493572 5100.493572 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:39:09 -0700 kimemeki I grew up in Irvine from 1st grade through high school. I went to Alderwood Elementary (no longer exists), Lakeside Middle School, Woodbridge and Irvine High. I did get good ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/408739/Irvine-Schools-Too-Intense?cpage=1#comment_445858 5100.445858 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:06:56 -0700 healthy11 Hi. I can't speak into Irvine schools because I don't live there, but you might find this interesting: http://community.greatschools.net/advice/184/Helpful-websites-when-seeking-info-about-HOW-SCHOOLS-COMPARE-STATE-TO-STATE-(Note, Greatschools renamed "Research and Compare" to "Find a School" on the ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/408739/Irvine-Schools-Too-Intense?cpage=1#comment_408787 5100.408787 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:46:51 -0700