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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DP One reason we left BASIS after 7th grade was that my son (who was in their top 10% group) started to want more intangibles. He wanted Gym AND Computer Science AND Art, of which he could only choose 1 in 7th grade, because of needing to fit all the super academic subjects in the rest of the curriculum. He wanted a selection of school sports team he could join, and time to see his friends in the lounge, not just grind away. He was very successful at BASIS, but wanted a different experience. So we went to a TT private. I believe that BASIS invests on what they can measure (ie AP tests, number of clubs) but puts less emphasis on the intangibles that lead to a richer, more joyful school experience (e.g. weekly Advisory, free hot chocolate day, random things that build morale for the kids).[/quote] Was it hard to apply for privates in 8th grade?[/quote]
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