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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's an interesting question why BASIS attracts so many students who can't handle it. Since everyone who leaves BASIS is dumb, lazy, or both, right? I'm puzzled why BASIS can't attract enough high-performing kids to create a long-lasting cohort. Why are such families not choosing BASIS?[/quote]

I understand you were trying to be sarcastic but your attempt at snark ignores "facts". BASIS is a pure lottery admission school. They take kids who match from the lottery. There is no admission test or pre-qualification. BASIS isn't "choosing" unqualified kids for lack of better options. BASIS attracts a lot of kids who are not good fits because the middle school options in DC are terrible across the board (as are HS options). Parents take the lifeline they are offered and worry about what happens next at a later date. If your choice is warm water or dehydration you choose warm water.

I don't see of lot of accusations that kids who depart are dumb or lazy. There are myriad reasons someone might not be a good fit. Some relate to advanced academics and workload, some may be a dearth of arts options or sports teams. We have CHOICE in DC. Parents are free to leave where they are and come to BASIS and then to leave for a better option or fit.     [/quote]

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