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Actually, what's interesting is just how clueless new BASIS parents often are on the subject of how the franchise's academic program works in 7th and 8th grades, with at least half the students bailing before HS by design. What many parents don't seem to grasp is that the lack of flexibility in the BASIS curriculum is breathtaking, particularly for high achievers in the humanities, fine arts, and foreign languages other than Spanish. Most of us are aware that BASIS generally works well for math-gifted students all the way up. [/quote]

Actually in regards to BASIS the comprehensive exams were fairly were fairly easy an multiple choice exams. Plus the BASIS curricula spirals and repeats itself and goes deeper in depth each year starting with 5th grade. For the comprehensive exams there are always extensive review sheets as well.

For example Biology, Chemistry, Physics is revisited each year 5th through 8th grade and goes deeper in depth each year.

For those starting BASIS years behind in that they are basically years behind in reading and math, yes I do think it will be a struggle but it will be a struggle for those kids in DCPS too.

In regards to humanities I find it humorous people are saying BASIS lacks in the humanities an arts. My kid took and excelled in AP World History, AP Art History, AP US History, AP US Government, AP European History, AP Comparative Government and Politics at BASIS. He also took Economics, US History, another year of World History and Ancient History at BASIS.

In regards to foreign language, he has taken Mandarin since 7th grade and has found it challenging.

He had the option to take gym glass every year and it is mandatory for the 1st few years. He also had option to take art every year as well. [/quote]

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