<p>When you say preps, what exactly do you mean? My brother is currently a 9th grader, and it’s a mixed bag. Some nights he comes home having done his couple of hours of homework and goes straight to bed. A few nights ago, he was up until 1:30 after working for 6+. Distractions are so numerous, however, that it’s hard to get a good sense of how much work is actually given.</p>