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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]^^ We’re IB for SH and enrolled at BASIS.  A primary factor is that once you hit 5th grade, high school seems not so far off.  And while SH was acceptable, Eastern was not.  Moreover, we’re too risk-adverse to put all our cards into acceptance at Walls—for our multiple kids.

I presently have no idea whether my happy/bright/academically-motivated Basis 5th grader will stay through 12th grade.  But having a solid option through high school gives amazing peace of mind.  And if Basis proves to be a soul-crushing experience (which I wholeheartedly doubt!), SH remains an option.

And so far we’re positively loving BASIS.[/quote]

Sure, positively loving BASIS one month in. The comprehensive exams don't kick in until 6th grade. Stressed-out 7th and 8th graders aren't in short supply at BASIS, along with kids (particularly boys) who bounce off the walls for lack of fresh air, exercise and a real gym, performance space, even a library.

PS.  I used to work at BASIS DC. [/quote]

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