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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous] AZ Basis students can often have all requirements met ahead of time, to graduate a year early and go straight into college before 12th grade.[/quote]

In all of this discussion, I haven't really heard anyone address the question is this even good for kids?  Personally, I don't think I really want my kids to go to college before 18.  Also, the film "Race to No Where" really made me stop and consider what I really wanted for my children's education. Pressure cooker?  I don't think so.  I wonder if AZ Basis tracks whether kids finish college?  or take time off?  (both brought up in the film).   My DH and I both have advanced degrees and attended top universities, but neither of us had an as intensive a HS career as kids seem to have now.  I don't think it is necessarily bad for kids in DC to have the choice of Basis, just not sure it is the direction I want to point my kids.    [/quote]

Basis provides the opportunity to graduate one year early or to stay on for 12th grade. Choices are more apt to meet all students needs :) My DC may or may not be ready for early college but I am glad that it may be an option. Some kids truly are ready for college at an earlier age.[/quote]

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