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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I released a spot for 5th grader today, hopefully, your child moves up a slot.  As a PP above suggested, I did educate myself regarding the school and the focus on test test test and the comprehensive exams as a pass or fail once the student enters 6th grade.  I also spoke with parents currently at the school and others that withdrew for this very reason.  That's the reason I chose another school, no trolling here - I just don't believe passing/failing an exam should be the basis for promotion to the next grade.  [/quote]
Not quibbling with your thought process, but the reality is that for most students the testing is not onerous, and passing pre-comps and final comps is not a big deal.  During the grading periods students have been exposed to the material seen on the comps, and it's mostly review by test time.  Not to say that comps don't require work, but it is certainly not an overwhelming chest-seizing experience for most.  My kids seem more anxious about the first day of an overnight camp, or their initial assessment for their soccer/baseball leagues, than the tests at Basis.

Additionally, I guess it is subjective, but our family does not feel like there are too many tests at Basis.

For my kids it is just plain school and they generally like it.  I like it too because they are surrounded by a bunch of flourishing kids.  To get a sense, just hang out on the sidewalk after school and you'll see hoards of laughing and smiling kids headed to Shake Shack or being picked up by their parents.[/quote]

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