@sunnyschool @GMC2918 That is exactly what we are experiencing. In a way it would have been helpful to have mapped it out right from the get-go to see how tight the schedule is. On the other hand, kids interests can change significantly. Any map we made in the second half of 8th grade would be much different than the map we are now (finally) trying to figure out. And, I expect it will change again.
The same is true for CS/robotics. DS entered school interested (but not passionate) in CS and robotics. The robotics team is basically a 2 season sport, so if he wanted to be on the robotics team, he would need to give up his winter and spring sports. To take CS electives, he would need to give up his arts elective that he really likes.
I feel that within the boarding school structure, there is more room to explore different persuits, but there are still limits!