<p>I can definitely relate to your concerns, since my kids were involved in various time consuming activities throughout middle school and h.s. (sometimes both right after school and in the evenings on the same day) and took heavy academic loads. I think it will work out fine for your son - it is actually a better situation for him than if he had to stay at school for an activity and then go out again after dinner, because he will have a chance to do his homework after school. And if he has the TV on while he does the HW, the world will not come to an end :)</p>