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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]PP's do you mind stating the schools that you are unhappy with?[/quote]

Washington Latin PCS.[/quote]

Sorry to hijack, but could you explain why you're not happy with Latin, and which grades?  We're considering it and it would be helpful.[/quote]

To be honest, PP, we're not leaving Latin as much as we are joining BASIS.  DC has learned a lot at Latin, but could be learning more.  We think DC will learn more with the accelerated program at BASIS.

If BASIS were not opening next year, we would most likely finish out middle school at Latin.  Based on what we have heard from others about the upper school at Latin, we would most likely leave Latin after 8th grade were we to stay.

Our DC has had a good experience at Latin.  [/quote]

More and more students are staying in Latin for high school.   After a lot of thought (and after visiting a few BASIS info sessions), we have decided to stay at Latin.  I really like the collegial feel at Latin (and friends in HS there mention that this remains and intensifies).  I like the thoughtful curriculum in place at Latin and like that Latin is rigorous without being over the top, (we have had nights of 4 hours of homework, but most nights it is 1-2).  This leaves time for my child to pursue other interests -- sports, music, etc.  (i.e. well rounded college resume).  Latin also offers a fair amount of AP classes, so I doubt my kid will suffer from lack of academic achievements.

BASIS is closer to my office so I liked the idea of being able to commute with my child, but in the end, realized that it wasn't the deciding factor for us.

This city certainly needs more high quality middle schools, so I hope it succeeds.  Just wanted to post a counterpoint that families leave after 8th grade.  I think this year they had only 6 openings for 9th grade.

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