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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yes, why don't we agree that different kids and families need different things. Let's also agree that different kids and families need some of the same things in a public school, or at least could really use them.

[b]Strong language instruction starting sooner than 8th grade sounds to me like a bona fide need in 21st century America.[/b]  What else?  How about appropriate math acceleration for all students, a decent facility/physical plant, strong ECs and enrichment, serious academics for four years of high school and a well-trained, stable and experienced faculty (preferably one that parents don't need to help pay) and good leadership.

Good luck finding any of that at BASIS DC for your tax dollars. [/quote]
You'll need to pass that along to neighboring districts like FCPS.  With the exception of the handful of kids in immersion, most aren't starting a language until 8th or even 9th grade.

Charter schools aren't intended to be everything for everyone.  By their nature, they serve a niche population.  If you want strong language instruction and better facilities, you can enroll in a charter that offers those.  The people who value strong STEM instruction and have very bright, motivate kids can choose Basis.  Everyone wins![/quote]

DCI offers language immersion, better facilities, strong STEM instruction, and bright motivated kids. You really do win if you're at DCI.[/quote]

The chromebooks and the math and science CAPE scores at DCI crossed it off our list.[/quote]

They have cut back on technology in middle school a lot.  Current principal, it was one of the big initiatives when she started.

DCI has the multiple levels of math which can’t be said for any other school EOTP and one of the most advance math tracking with AP Calculus in 10th.  Sure, there are kids who are not high performing but that does not matter if there is such extensive tracking options.  All kids needs can be met.  Same can be said for languages.

Science CAPE scores are lower.  This could be improved.  They are now offering AP science courses starting in 9th which is a good start.

BTW, I’m in a STEM field and too many parents are focused too early on STEM.  Plenty of time for that in college.  The people in my field who rise to the top actually are the ones strong in soft skills, writing, and communication.  IB curriculum helps to develop these skills.

IMO, DCI offers a much better overall experience in terms of curriculum offerings, EC’s, facilities, and diversity.   [/quote]

You paint quite a rosy picture. I haven’t heard the current DCI families I know singing such high praise. I assume the posters on here who are so quick to label  BASIS boosters will be calling you a DCI booster…[/quote]

Not a booster.  Just stating the facts above. I’ve been following the school.  No kids at the school.

I know current DCI families and most are happy.  It’s not perfect, no school is, but has been on an upward trajectory.  If you talk to families with kids who started there 6 years ago compared to 2 years ago, you might get different feedback.[/quote]

Ok. then how do you know they "cut down on technology a lot?" Parents of 6th graders I've talked to said that Chromebooks are still a big part of the day. [/quote]

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