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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So I have a few questions about how Basis will go forward. If you don't pass and are retained then what happens if you just keep being retained?  This is after all a public school open to all students (subject to lottery of course) regardless of ability. It isn't test in so what is the rule/regulation which allows them to retain/dismiss students due to poor academics? If any public school could dismiss because of poor academics...... [/quote]

They do not dismiss any student for poor academics and students only need a "D" to pass a course. If a student fails despite all of the tutoring and supports, they are offered an opportunity for summer school and a retake of the final exams. If they still fail, they are offered to repeat a grade. Honestly, I think most families will unfortunately choose to go elsewhere rather than be retained. Retention is honestly the only hope of helping students who have not even attained a "D" level of knowledge of the school material. DCPS does many students a disservice by passing them along to the point that many cannot even read proficiently or do basic math by the time they graduate or until they just drop out. [/quote]

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