BASIS movement

[Anonymous]

What's your approximate number PP?

I have 2 kids at BDC and there's nothing to suggest to me that they won't clear the 5th grade wait list again this year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What's your approximate number PP?

I have 2 kids at BDC and there's nothing to suggest to me that they won't clear the 5th grade wait list again this year.

Our number is 59 now.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What's your approximate number PP?

I have 2 kids at BDC and there's nothing to suggest to me that they won't clear the 5th grade wait list again this year.

Our number is 59 now.

You will get in. But you may not hear from them until late June/early July.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What's your approximate number PP?

I have 2 kids at BDC and there's nothing to suggest to me that they won't clear the 5th grade wait list again this year.

Our number is 59 now.

You will get in. But you may not hear from them until late June/early July.

Thanks for kind words! I heard Basis has orientation week before actually school starts? Do you know about it?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What's your approximate number PP?

I have 2 kids at BDC and there's nothing to suggest to me that they won't clear the 5th grade wait list again this year.

Our number is 59 now.

You will get in. But you may not hear from them until late June/early July.

Thanks for kind words! I heard Basis has orientation week before actually school starts? Do you know about it?

Sorry, I don't as my kids are older and it hasn't been in the weekly newsletter. I can tell you that the first day of school for all students is 8/20, and there has always been a back to school day/evening the week before classes start. It's a chance for you and your kid to go and pick up their schedules, find your locker and so forth. It is optional.

There is a longer one-week optional (half days) study skills / orientation for new 5th graders. It's helpful, but not essential. Also it looks like they are following DCPS' calendar for the December, February and Spring breaks this year, which is a big change (we usually had 2 full weeks off in Dec/Jan).

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What's your approximate number PP?

I have 2 kids at BDC and there's nothing to suggest to me that they won't clear the 5th grade wait list again this year.

Our number is 59 now.

You will get in. But you may not hear from them until late June/early July.

Thanks for kind words! I heard Basis has orientation week before actually school starts? Do you know about it?

Sorry, I don't as my kids are older and it hasn't been in the weekly newsletter. I can tell you that the first day of school for all students is 8/20, and there has always been a back to school day/evening the week before classes start. It's a chance for you and your kid to go and pick up their schedules, find your locker and so forth. It is optional.

There is a longer one-week optional (half days) study skills / orientation for new 5th graders. It's helpful, but not essential. Also it looks like they are following DCPS' calendar for the December, February and Spring breaks this year, which is a big change (we usually had 2 full weeks off in Dec/Jan).

Thanks! Yes, I was asking about this 1 week orientation. When is it do you know? 2 weeks of Christmas holidays is so much better than DCPS option..

[Anonymous]

I don't know about the orientation date.

But I have a meeting at the school tomorrow and will try to remember to ask and post it here for you.

Good luck.

[Anonymous]

Lol maybe, but I do not understand why pp would l lie though..

Myschooldc.


So I called MSDC and they said Basis offered so far only 15-16 spots for 5th grade waitlisters. I do not understand why people are saying that are getting offers for mid 20s and 30s..
The "lottery"

Because it's an anonymous message board?

Lol maybe. But I still do not get it, why some pp would lie or spread wrong information..[/quote]

No, it's sibling preference.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What's your approximate number PP?

I have 2 kids at BDC and there's nothing to suggest to me that they won't clear the 5th grade wait list again this year.

Our number is 59 now.

You will get in. But you may not hear from them until late June/early July.

Thanks for kind words! I heard Basis has orientation week before actually school starts? Do you know about it?

NP. Here you go! They are also offering a two- day BOSS in June from 9-3.

BOSS 2018 BASIS Organizational Skills for Success
This course is designed to help prepare students for BASIS Primary grades by teaching them basic organization, study, reading, and note taking skills, as well as acquainting them with a BASIS classroom environment. BOSS will reinforce academic capabilities by focusing on time management and classroom preparation to equip students with confidence and skills for success. It is highly recommended that all in-coming 5th and 6th grade students participate in this course. Please review the sessions below and choose one for your student. Registration is first come first serve.
Dates: Monday, August 6th - Friday, August 10th Sessions: ~Group A 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
~Group B 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Cost: $150.00* per student
*Included in fee: Communication Journal & Locker fee for school year Location: BASIS Washington DC
The BOSS course will focus on the following areas in order to help prepare your incoming fifth or sixth grade student for success throughout the year:
• Getting to know classmates • Touring the building
• BASIS rules and expectations • BASIS keys to success
• Communication Journals
• Accordion folders
• Organizing a pencil case
• Practice opening a combination lock • Organizing a locker and backpack
• How to organize time at home
• Getting to know the schedule and yearly calendar
• Learning about specific teachers and their rooms
• Getting to know office staff and Administrative team
Deadline to register is July 27, 2018!
Complete one registration form per student and return by fax, scan, or mail to:
BASIS DC
410 8th Street NW Washington, DC 20004 FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What's your approximate number PP?

I have 2 kids at BDC and there's nothing to suggest to me that they won't clear the 5th grade wait list again this year.

Our number is 59 now.

You will get in. But you may not hear from them until late June/early July.

Thanks for kind words! I heard Basis has orientation week before actually school starts? Do you know about it?

NP. Here you go! They are also offering a two- day BOSS in June from 9-3.

BOSS 2018 BASIS Organizational Skills for Success
This course is designed to help prepare students for BASIS Primary grades by teaching them basic organization, study, reading, and note taking skills, as well as acquainting them with a BASIS classroom environment. BOSS will reinforce academic capabilities by focusing on time management and classroom preparation to equip students with confidence and skills for success. It is highly recommended that all in-coming 5th and 6th grade students participate in this course. Please review the sessions below and choose one for your student. Registration is first come first serve.
Dates: Monday, August 6th - Friday, August 10th Sessions: ~Group A 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
~Group B 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Cost: $150.00* per student
*Included in fee: Communication Journal & Locker fee for school year Location: BASIS Washington DC
The BOSS course will focus on the following areas in order to help prepare your incoming fifth or sixth grade student for success throughout the year:
• Getting to know classmates • Touring the building
• BASIS rules and expectations • BASIS keys to success
• Communication Journals
• Accordion folders
• Organizing a pencil case
• Practice opening a combination lock • Organizing a locker and backpack
• How to organize time at home
• Getting to know the schedule and yearly calendar
• Learning about specific teachers and their rooms
• Getting to know office staff and Administrative team
Deadline to register is July 27, 2018!
Complete one registration form per student and return by fax, scan, or mail to:
BASIS DC
410 8th Street NW Washington, DC 20004 FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Thanks so much!!

[Anonymous]

Any insight on 6th grade WL movement trends? Called registrar yesterday and, while nice, I didn’t feel any less confused :-/

Historical data says no seats offered for 6th for 2017/18. Is that because all 5th graders fully reenrolled? Over 100 called off for 5th last year but none for 6th.

Thanks

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Any insight on 6th grade WL movement trends? Called registrar yesterday and, while nice, I didn’t feel any less confused :-/

Historical data says no seats offered for 6th for 2017/18. Is that because all 5th graders fully reenrolled? Over 100 called off for 5th last year but none for 6th.

Thanks

Not because everyone re-enrolled. I think (hunch from long-time BASIS parent) that they wanted to re-think how they integrate students at 6th academically, and they've instituted significant more social / emotional / team building in the lower middle schools grades.

The next time to look for movement is after the end of year comprehensive exams (year-long test). They don't give them to 5th graders, but to all 6-8th graders and a number of students leave after the results come out (if you fail one or more you have to re-take at end of summer to be promoted to the next grade).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any insight on 6th grade WL movement trends? Called registrar yesterday and, while nice, I didn’t feel any less confused :-/

Historical data says no seats offered for 6th for 2017/18. Is that because all 5th graders fully reenrolled? Over 100 called off for 5th last year but none for 6th.

Thanks

Not because everyone re-enrolled. I think (hunch from long-time BASIS parent) that they wanted to re-think how they integrate students at 6th academically, and they've instituted significant more social / emotional / team building in the lower middle schools grades.

The next time to look for movement is after the end of year comprehensive exams (year-long test). They don't give them to 5th graders, but to all 6-8th graders and a number of students leave after the results come out (if you fail one or more you have to re-take at end of summer to be promoted to the next grade).

thanks

[Anonymous]

WL 113 for BASIS, 6th grade.

Thoughts?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:WL 113 for BASIS, 6th grade.

Thoughts?

Unlikely.