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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I was sold on BASIS filling the gap until my eldest switched to a parochial high school. He wasn't nearly as used to[b] giving presentations, or working in groups, or diving deep into topics, or doing research, or reading at least one book a week [/b]as most of his classmates.  Hint: none of those methods of learning feature heavily in BASIS' AP prep focused curriculum.  He also wasn't used to having to play a sport, every day. The other students who'd come out of BASIS at his school were in the same boat. He adjusted, but it took him all of freshman year.

Be careful what you believe about a BASIS education, folks. In our experience, the narrowness of the curriculum and weak facilities create as many gaps as they fill. Denying this only works so well. BASIS trains kids to do well on tests. Not much more. [/quote]

I have no doubt that private schools offer a much better and more attentive and challenging curriculum.

But I have to say this -- we have a 6th grade BASIS student, and last year he gave a presentation, completed a research paper with varied sources, and worked in groups. They only read 3 books for school (but he reads a book every couple days at home).

Not sure if the curriculum has changed since OPs son was there (I know BASIS added a lot more writing recently bc they saw the need) or if there is simply MORE presentation/research etc at his new school. But it's not true that there is none at BASIS.[/quote]

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