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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We're on the inside. We know the pros and cons. We're tired of hearing admins and other parents claim that BASIS is wonderful. We're not as impressed with academics as we thought we'd be. We can do better by our children. This will be our last year.[/quote]

Calling BS on lots of other parents saying BASIS is wonderful. Even those that are satisfied are typically unhappy with sports offerings and ECs. My question is, where are these other school options that are so perfect? JR, SWW, Latin, Blair, St. John’s, GDS, Whitman, whatever. None of them are perfect for every kid. I think BASIS is so divisive for two reasons. One, however you characterize the curriculum, if you fall behind, the school is not super sympathetic. If you attrit out, so be it. They would probably prefer to be test to enter anyway. Second, for those who stay through high school, the results are good enough that those who left have to make it seem like hells half acre to justify their choice. (This doesn’t mean everyone goes to an Ivy+. It means you don’t have to leave to get there. This year is very good so far but that has been true for many years). Neither of those things need be necessary. As has been noted elsewhere, BASIS is a niche option among a handful for DC families and if you can make it work for you, it might be better than your IB option. For some it works very well. And for some it just doesn’t work at all. Totally depends on the kid and the family situation. [/quote]

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