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Actually I am extremely happy with what my child is learning, but very disappointed at the lack of money spent and school resources outside of the teachers themselves, especially because it will mean that my child will have t leave by high school to meet those other needs, and if those resources were there, DC would
 Stay no question. For a middle school, however, it is not as necessary.  The mention of WIFI was in lieu of a library,  kids do not need wifi, but they do need some way to research and cannot do so without either a library or Internet access. And a roving computer cart in lieu of a tech lab at a STEM school is pretty pitiful, used books parents donate does not make a librAry and before care is NOT a study hall environment. Moreover, the fact that you say these are the resources Basis officers exemplifies the facts that the school does NOt spend money on their students, not proof that it does.[/quote]

Sorry what exactly is it that BASIS DC would have to offer to keep your child for high school?  Sincere question, just seeking clarity......... there is wifi access and there is a pilot tablet program going on for the 8th grade LEAP chemistry kids.  What is a tech lab?  TIA 
a Basis parent who wants to keep as many kids as possible[/quote]

PP whose child will not be staying past middle school here-some of the things my child would need (or in some cases, just prefer) if they were to stay after middle school include:

A tech/digital/proper computer lab of some sort. 
A proper school library-not a windowsill or bookshelf in each classroom with used donated novels on it-somewhere one can research, study and take assessments.
More school related opportunities outside of BASIS (other schools have student exchange programs, rowing teams, etc).
More focus on critical thinking and learning how to write and research.
The ability to develop interests and strengths outside of participating in a chosen LEAP program.
More of a community and less of a punitive environment than it is now, and returning to leadership more akin to that of Aiken.
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