Why are kids dropping out of BASIS DC starting in 7/8th grade?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The entire thread makes me want to home school my kid. If I were made to go through this crap, I'd be a truant, too. Kids aren't allowed to have fun anymore.

Maybe it's a point of pride for Basis kids but it always strikes me that Basis kids unabashedly volunteer "I hate school". As a parent of two academically thriving boys, who have never uttered such words, I have a hard time understanding how parents can think that hating school can be a good thing. Don't get me wrong, it's not like they always love everything about school and they sure occasionally complain about work. But hearing "oh, how I hate school" is just a whole different level of dislike. It's not healthy and it shouldn't be considered normal.

There are schools that make it a mission for kids to "also have fun". Inquire about and look for that.

My DS has been at BASIS for 4 years and is having more fun than ever. It's not fun to be bored or watch other kids disrupt class. Some people truly enjoy learning and challenging themselves. The young brain has so many ways to make connections - it's a shame to waste it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The entire thread makes me want to home school my kid. If I were made to go through this crap, I'd be a truant, too. Kids aren't allowed to have fun anymore.

Maybe it's a point of pride for Basis kids but it always strikes me that Basis kids unabashedly volunteer "I hate school". As a parent of two academically thriving boys, who have never uttered such words, I have a hard time understanding how parents can think that hating school can be a good thing. Don't get me wrong, it's not like they always love everything about school and they sure occasionally complain about work. But hearing "oh, how I hate school" is just a whole different level of dislike. It's not healthy and it shouldn't be considered normal.

There are schools that make it a mission for kids to "also have fun". Inquire about and look for that.

I wish you could talk to my 6th grade DD. She loves BASIS. She's challenged academically and has a great group of really sweet friends.

[Anonymous]

We know a 5th grader, 6th grader and 7th grader at BASIS. One thing all three independently said was that their classes were really interesting. They said they really like their teachers, and have made nice friends. All three plan to stay.