AAP vs. Nysmith vs Basis
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sunshine237
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Hello,
My DD is in 4th grade AAP program at Mosaic Elementary (previously Mosby Elementary), last year she was in 100% virtual program so I didn't get a true feel of the AAP curriculum and learning process. Our rising first grader will start at either Nysmith or Basis in Fall and I was wondering if FCPS AAP program is comparable to private schools in the area? Even if it is meets 70% of what private schools offer, I can supplement with after school classes. Anyone went through similar situation and made a choice either way? |
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I would imagine that many of the stronger AAP centers would compare well to Nysmith or Basis. Mosaic/Mosby, however, is a catastrophic mess with poor academics and a terrible administration. I would choose Nysmith or Basis anyway over Mosaic.
My kid attended for 3rd and 4th grade. Kid was bored to death, frustrated that very little seemed to be taught, and felt like the entire school was a noisy, chaotic mess. I know other people who had some serious IEP violations there. There are almost no good after school academic clubs since the school administration actively impedes the formation of math or science clubs. About 6 out of the 24 kids in my child's 3rd grade class left for private at the end of the school year. |
Anonymous
| It really depends on the teacher. |
Anonymous
How do you know 6 left for private? |
Anonymous
| We left AAP for Nysmith and had never looked back. No comparison. |
Anonymous
This happened in the halcyon days pre COVID, when there were still in person school events, and parents could talk among themselves. |
Anonymous
| I know parents that pull out of Nysmith once the kid is in AAP. I've also seen some average kids that didn't get much out of a Nysmith education and left after K or 1st. So it really depends on your child and how much you value $ savings vs spending on your child's education. If money isn't a factor I would do Nysmith. AAP hands down does not equal Nysmith. |
Anonymous
| If you can afford it and get your kid in, there are some good privates in the area |
Anonymous
| We left Haycock AAP for Basis and was shocked by the difference. If money is not a huge concern, consider private schools. |
Anonymous
| In my personal opinion, it depends on the school. I had two children that attended Nysmith (Wonderful School). One graduated and the other we sent to Rachel Carson AAP, where she is doing well. In my personal opinion, it depends on grade level. K-6, go private if you can, after that AAP (while they still exist) is ok. You do have to keep in mind that AAP is being eyed for the chopping block in the name of equity. |
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| My experience with both AAP and the Basis curriculum is that Basis is much more advanced in every way. The English classes get very in-depth with the grammar and writing process, even for younger grade levels. Most kids are taking Algebra II by 8th grade. 7th and 8th grade science classes are basically high school level. 7th grade US history was definitely high school level. |
Anonymous
Not true. AAP will exist but it will look different with no center schools. |
Anonymous
They are just trying to minimize some of the cheating and racially motivated bias that has been going on. I personally believe we will see better performing kids in the program and this will be an upgrade for AAP. |