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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's interesting that all the kids I know who were accepted are not entirely sure they want to take the spot. They seem legitimately torn. It was the hot topic at this morning's sports event, who's going and who's not. One more year till my kid decides whether to apply....[/quote]

Torn between what?[/quote]

Yes, this: JR/Latin/DCI/Basis[/quote]

Curious why would a Basis student want to attend Walls? Is it generally a large wave of applicants coming  from Basis or a small individual case by case ( e.g. Not belonging or adjusting to Basis etc.)

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BASIS middle school family and we know people who chose Walls -- seems like the vibe is a little bit freer and friendlier at walls, but not as rigorous? And the BASIS high school is just so small and the building is claustrophobic -- I can imagine wanting out. (Although my middle schooler wants to stay through high school).[/quote]

Walls gets some Basis kids every year.  I think some leave because their friends leave Basis, too small (as PP said) or they want something new.[/quote]

We left Basis for Walls because of the cohort. The Basis students in my kids cohort had a ton of disciplinary issues that admin ignored and it was hit or miss if the  kids cared about academics. The kids at Walls at least generally are better behaved and care more about academics. 9th grade was a bore for my kid coming from Basis, 10th a little more intense and in 11th in fully in the throws, does not feel like a walk in the park.[/quote]

Is your student taking lots of APs that make 11th grade more challenging?[/quote]

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