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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You have to decide based on other factors.  Basis is bare-bones for art and music but most staff is top notch and well-organized.  Latin has the bells and whistles but not as rigorous a teaching model, speaking only to my knowledge of grades 5 and 6, however teachers more committed.  Deal I don't know but a school close to home means your kid's friends are nearby, and if it were me, on that benchmark alone, I would choose Deal. [/quote]

Have to disagree on Latins "rigor".  The subjects tackled at Latin are significant and deep. Fifth graders are reading complex novels and applying their geography studies to real world issues and expected to have well reasoned opinions. Science is hands on and experiential. 
There are high expectations for academic work and behavior.

If by rigor, you mean speed, then yes, Latin doesn't speed through math and science courses. And that is good for mostt 10-14 year olds.  If your student needs acceleration BASIS is your place. But Latin doesn't lack rigor.[/quote]

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