GreggA...depending on who the teacher is, who is overseeing study hall your child is probably correct about the IPOD. The same applies to PE, depends on who the teacher is. Its also true that at the middle school level they do have PE 3 times a week on some weeks. Some weeks less or not at all. (this is the way it was a few years ago)....your child is probably giving you correct info but check on it yourself....I know some teachers when they know a student does well in school (re: advanced students) they allow those students to listen to their IPOD's/MP3's in study hall and to generally goof off...is it right...no...but thats the way it is for some kids....it teachers discretion....