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You want to know, or you're intent on slamming fellow families? There isn't nearly enough choice per the curriculum, or the time, support or flexibility to pursue serious ECs either, with course work compressed into 3 years. The set-up doesn't make for a happy experience for many kids. They mainly cram for AP exams, vs. are encouraged to apply knowledge. Guided upper class group research isn't an option, like at many schools. The kids do lonely individual research/intern gigs sr. year with little support. Language instruction is subpar - you pay to supplement. The college counseling provided has taken up a great deal of his time without being v. good. Too many of the best teachers left mid-way through the HS experience. There are some fine teachers, and nice peers, but my teen has gutted it out, can't wait to exit. [/quote]

The cramming for AP exams is what the school does, and I'm happy with the results for our senior.

Not sure about guided upper class group research - valid point.

As for "lonely individual research/intern gigs" - I do find the support given a little lacking.  Luckily they have no obligation to do the senior project.

No opinion on language instruction - my kid scored well on the AP exam for his language and got the certificate/seal of biliteracy <whatever it's called>;  honestly, not sure if it's meaningful or helpful, but he was happy with his language instruction

College counseling - kind of agree; it all depends on which CC you get (there are two of them), based on what I've heard

All of these common issues, however, don't indicate that Basis is a failed school, or that the HOS is doing a terrible job.[/quote]

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