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I, for one, think that the founders of BASIS have every right to set the curriculum.  That's what the charter law provides.  If you would like a charter school with a humanities focus, you are free to start one.

The problem with BASIS isn't really BASIS.  The problem is the lack of viable schools with alternative models that forces families to enroll in BASIS even though it is not really the right school for them.
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You are essentially right here. I am writing nevertheless as a BASIS Tucson parent largely out of frustration/sadness at this fact, when I had hoped for so much more. I would still argue that parents have a limited right to have a voice in the development of a school community, and I encourage BASIS DC parents to organize to that effect.

I also write to warn parents that essentially the vision of the BASIS founders (sometimes stated up front, sometimes not so much) is to provide a niche school that caters 100% to "workaholics" (their term). Knowing this upfront is key. This basically means the accelerated (and continually accelerating) curriculum we have outlined in this thread, plus above all a focus on taking as many APs as possible. As a mom with and advanced degree and high hopes for a rich academic future for my child, I simply don't think the pure BASIS model is offers a healthy choice for gifted or hardworking students. Gifted students will do well but ultimately will find that AP tests alone really don't count for much on their own in terms of long term academic success. Hardworking students may do well or at least will survive, but the opportunity costs (extracurriculars, creative thinking, etc.) are in my opinion, now that I know, very steep indeed. Again, best of luck to you all! [/quote]

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