BASIS DCPCSB to open two PK3-5 campuses

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sorry to jump on the conversation but I think BASIS would be a great fit for my elementary school student. When can we find out if the amendment was approved? Otherwise, what other DC PCs in the NW would be similar to BASIS? Looking for my overly organized, very advanced third grade student whose needs are not being met, and cannot afford private nor to move to a better IB school. Thank you.

How advanced is your kid? I know of a few kids at BASIS who were grade skipped and entered 5th grade at a 4th grade age. Your kid needs to be ready to be serious about academics though. 5th grade is one of the best grades at BASIS but is an adjustment if your kid is not used to academics. I would call the school and have your kid evaluated independently re: possible grade skip I think.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sorry to jump on the conversation but I think BASIS would be a great fit for my elementary school student. When can we find out if the amendment was approved? Otherwise, what other DC PCs in the NW would be similar to BASIS? Looking for my overly organized, very advanced third grade student whose needs are not being met, and cannot afford private nor to move to a better IB school. Thank you.

How advanced is your kid? I know of a few kids at BASIS who were grade skipped and entered 5th grade at a 4th grade age. Your kid needs to be ready to be serious about academics though. 5th grade is one of the best grades at BASIS but is an adjustment if your kid is not used to academics. I would call the school and have your kid evaluated independently re: possible grade skip I think.

She regularly tests at two grades above at least. As an example, she read Harry Potter in first grade and just had FUN doing square roots with me at home. She read Nancy Drew in second grade, and is reading the BASIS 5th grade reading list this year (started with wonder) that a neighbor gave us. I was a smart kid and she blows me out of the water. She is shy/awkward, though, do I'm not sure if she is a candidate for shipping a grade but will ask BASIS about process to have her independently evaluated. I know that my neighbor's 5th grader is doing classroom presentations and I'm just not sure if that's something she'd excel at.

[Anonymous]

do you really want your kid to skip a grade? This means they'll be off to college one year sooner!!!

[Anonymous]

don't have your kid skip a grade. Let them enjoy age-appropriate life activities as well as encourage their academic achievement. She'll have a harder time making friends if she's more socially immature than her peers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:don't have your kid skip a grade. Let them enjoy age-appropriate life activities as well as encourage their academic achievement. She'll have a harder time making friends if she's more socially immature than her peers.

I generally agree with this but I have seen it work for a handful of kids. And don't forget one can always do a gap year before college

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sorry to jump on the conversation but I think BASIS would be a great fit for my elementary school student. When can we find out if the amendment was approved? Otherwise, what other DC PCs in the NW would be similar to BASIS? Looking for my overly organized, very advanced third grade student whose needs are not being met, and cannot afford private nor to move to a better IB school. Thank you.

This writing sounds quite similar to a booster from 2012.

[Anonymous]

Well, they just pulled their request for the amendment from PCSB, so its neither here nor there...they're still voting on the 5 year review on Monday, but they won't be opening an elementary Basis DC anytime soon!