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[quote=Anonymous]End of the first week at Basis.  
Transportation: not a problem for a fifth grader to take city buses alone in dc; I accompanied ds for a month before he said he was ready to go it alone.  Now in 7th grade he is a pro.
Paper management system: so well-thought out.  Child carries only an assignment book (called Communication Journal) and expanding file with slot for each subject plus blank paper to every class.  No lugging around 3-ring binders: At end of each week, kid transfers papers into subject binders at home or in locker, ready for comp exams when the time comes.  Every class organized the same way so even the spaciest (mine) can implement.
Classes: can't tell much yet about the teachers, but each syllabus follows consistent basic format but is rich in detail about the subject matter to be covered.  This is the program: Math (tracked), Physics, Chemistry, Biology, World History, Logic, English, Foreign Language and an elective.  9 academic classes. Sounds a bit daunting.
Social life: half hour lunch and after-care seem to cover it pretty well.
Homework load: pretty light so far, I'm sure that won't last.

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