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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Pp, how is it very obvious to you that the school-not the parents-are spending a lot of money on the students? It is a STem school without a computer lab, library, study hall or field, there are 25-plus kids in each classroom at a time, charter school texahers receive a smaller salary, and any bonuses are donated or raised by the parents, NOt the school. 
My kid is thriving at BASIS, but it is despite the amount the school is spending on its DC students![/quote]

The school is in prime real estate location in an easily accessible location and as a result has space constraints. I would rather the current location than a larger space. The school does have a roving computer lab for class use. As for not having specific rooms designated for library, study hall, computer lab, or field that would be due to space constraints. The english teachers have established libraries of books for students in their rooms. The national mall is 2 blocks away. Afterschool care does provide for study hall time as well as a multitude of extra-curricular activities. As for 25 students per class that is pretty typical and I do not see much value in smaller classes when school is done right.

As for what I see they are spending money on, I see that they have a lot of support staff and a lot of course offerings. They also have before care and afterschool care as well as a ton of extra-curriculars. Plus, each teacher has student hours for support at least once a week and often more often. For example, the math department has student hours about 8 hours a week both before and after school. This and other examples shows me that they are spending a lot of money.

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Extracurriculars, clubs, etc are one thing. But do middle & high schoolers go to before & aftercare? [/quote]

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