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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. My son would benefit from that small setting you are talking about, PP. What you are saying is indeed very encouraging. Today he is falling through the cracks, because he is a quiet, unobtrusive boy.  He never gives the teacher any troubles, so from her vintage point, there is no problem. From mine, there is. He is getting the short end of the stick. He is only reluctantly rising his hand at school. He is getting bored, while getting used to the idea that he is at best average, just because he is not making noise at all cost, like some kids do, whom the school system seems to favor. I feel he would adapt to a huge school like Deal, but would thrive and really let his talents blossom in a smaller setting like Basis. [/quote]

I posted from another thread, about my quiet child going to Deal versus BASIS or Latin, so I was so glad to find your post as well.  We are moving ahead with our plans to have him attend BASIS next year, and although I think it will be quite a transition, what I want for him is more than they can offer at Deal.  He's simply too quiet to make a fuss about it, and I do believe will simply fall through the cracks.  I know raising his hand is not part of his grade, but the teachers are always mentioning it at conferences.  I'm so over that.  And since Wilson is not an option for us, I will only be looking for HS after 3 years of Deal, so why not hold him to the higher standards that BASIS offers and have him eventually enjoy school?  I will go and look at Latin, just to compare, but I pretty much have my mind set on sending this child to a place that will encourage more from him, expect more for him, in a way that will eventually give him some internalized satisfaction with his academic skills.  Or at least that's my hope!!!![/quote]

I know some people will not approve, but every grading period they have an awards ceremony that parents attend.  It is exclusively for academics, and the kids in the grade (they only do it one grade at a time) are called up for honors, the 90's club, and the top 5% of the class.  And Most Improved, which has never been the same kid twice.  This may sound brutal but it is one way of rewarding academics, and good for my kid to understand that sometimes because he is advanced in math he will not always make all three categories.  I think like sports it teaches people to be graceful winners and losers but recognizes what the school (and we) really value.  So yes he will get external and internal satisfaction and pride for his academic skills.  When everyone is clueless, the teachers also tell the kids that only 25% of the class passed a quiz, or 45% flunked, etc.  You and he will always know where he stands because of the CJ.  And the kids who win the science bowl etc get recognized in the weekly paper.[/quote]

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