I don't feel that the school is assigning a lot of unnecessary work, thankfully. It's much better than her elementary school. And I also know that other kids and families struggle with this issue. What I don't know is if they struggle to the same extent (maybe?) and/or how much of her problem is intentional rebellion/not caring/ a choice vs failing to handle it for other reasons not of her choice. She also seems significantly spacier this year than last. Hormones? She is a late bloomer physically--that is just happening now.