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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The way some are describing BASIS here makes it sound like... KIPP for math kids. 
Here's how someone described KIPP elsewhere "discipline, structure, rigidity, conformation. It’s long school days and focus primarily is academics at the expense/exclusion of sports, extracurriculars, etc... "

Would that fit BASIS? I'm concerned. My high-achieving kids are conforming and academics-focused enough. We need Robin Williams. 
Someone tell me there is creativity, positivity, art there.[/quote]

Just getting to know the school as a first year family. It does seem like there are creative assignments. Like creating your own civilization/ society. Or creating your own mythological creatures. There is memorization - like eventually they memorize the periodic table. [b]My kid is loving it & feels challenged & cared for. [/b]It is important that he get him physical activity outside of school though. [/quote]

Says a parent of a 5th grader.  Wait a few years.

There are some good teachers, but not on a par with Mr. Keating or Mr. Chips.  Kids don't get to choose many electives.  BASIS is essentially an academic bootcamp in a crappy building.[/quote]

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