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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are in our 2nd year at BASIS, and our 6th grader is thriving. Child learned a lot of executive functioning/organizational skills in 5th grade last year, and they complete their 6th grade homework on their own at school (study hall) or have minimal homework or studying at night as they have LOTS of extracurricular activities both via school or in the community. Our child thrives in math/science and loves to read, so BASIS seems to work well for them. I don’t think it’s a perfect school for everyone, but it certainly seems to be great for my kid.

For what it’s worth, I’m so tired of hearing about the school space as I really don’t think it bothers kids as much as it seems to bother some parents. My kid gets plenty of movement throughout the day going from class to class and does tons of activities outside of school, so I have no concern that they are not exposed to being out in the elements or doing other things.
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And I'm tired of hearing that the building is a good place for preteens and teens. Give us a break. There isn't a blade of grass on the campus or even a basketball court on the roof like at my equally cramped high school in Manhattan. There isn't a quiet place with natural light to study either. No library, a Stalinesque cafeteria with no windows in a basement. No real gym to run around. Dark, narrow hallways and classrooms with little natural light. No music rooms at all. The building is a travesty.[/quote]

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