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[quote=Anonymous]I'm a Basis parent. This is the first year and they do have great classes in place but still working out some kinks and finding their footing. My child is in the 8th grade and currently takes English, Music, Physics, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Algebra 1 and Chinese Manderin. My friends 5th grader takes Physical Geography, Latin, Classics (history), Science, Language Arts, Art, Music, Taekwondo. 
Any extracurricular activities that are offered you have to pay for: Robotics $300/Football $100/ Running $50/ Leadership free/Debate Club $50 and afew more i can't remember but you can get all that information from calling the school. 
It's hard to have an opinion on Basis because it has just started and the children are really just getting adjusted. They hold them accountable for themselves and they all change classes and have lockers starting in the 5th grade which has proven to be somewhat overwhelming for the younger students because its alot of freedom that they aren't yet used to. If the children take advantage of the classes offered this would prove to be one of the best schools in dc but it needs a little time in my opinion but so far we are choosing to stay.
As it goes for music, arts and theatrical classes, DC has wonderful free programs not associated with the school but offered by the city and free for any DC resident and I'm not talking mediocre. These are very good art programs or they also offer paid classes as well. DC also has great sport programs like football, basketball, soccer, tennis, swimming, and any other sport you can imagine especially in NW. Howard has a soccer team. 
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