Basis Mclean
![[Post New]](/jforum/templates/default/images/icon_minipost_new.gif){kind=icon}
Anonymous
| How long will Sean Aiken stay principal? He was in AZ and DC one year. |
Anonymous
| Has anybody been to an info session? |
Anonymous
| ^^ At least 2 people who posted on page 3 of this thread. |
Anonymous
Who is Chris? Who else did you meet? Did they all seem that way? I went to one of their information sessions and I saw Sean and two other women there (I guess they are the admissions dept.), but I don't think any of them were named Chris. I did not think they seemed the way you describe. |
Anonymous
| What's wrong with basis.ed curriculum? So what if they use charter school curriculum? Are you racists because city kids learn the sames stuff? |
Anonymous
| Yes, I have met the two women. They seemed genuine. |
Anonymous
| For those asking who would pay $25k, it is likely the same people who would apply to other private schools and who are not eligible to lottery into the DC location. It may also be for people unhappy with the AAP program, or those at Nysmith who are looking for other options, or people who felt Nysmith or other private schools are not conveniently located to them. I'm sure there will be an audience for this. It isn't going to be for everyone. |
Anonymous
| I'm a Langley parent and I'm thrilled to have another private high school option for my son in VA. We have such limited choices and we weren't thrilled with the idea of sending him into DC for HS, but GDS really seems like the best fit for him. We are hoping that Basis will check all of the boxes for us. |
Anonymous
| Former DC teacher. The curriculum is nothing new. It's very old that is being reinvented as brand new. Not always the best administration. |
Anonymous
| Will they open this fall |
Anonymous
yes |
Anonymous
You taught at BASIS? |
Anonymous
| Yes. In DCPS now. |
Anonymous
What is your take on it? Worthwhile or too much hype or pressure. |
Anonymous
|
All hype. Kids can take ap anywhere. One test tells you if the kids get credit or not. Sounds perfect for a non profit
And Sean is no leader. He got DC investigated. |