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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We were all set to go to BASIS but ended up not going. I spoke with a lot of parents at various events and the kids really were coming from all over. Charter (Latin, 2 Rivers), publics, especially one's with mediocre middle schools (Brent), Catholic.  I don't remember anyone mentioning a private, but of course my sampling is relatively small. I was really impressed with the diversity of the group, from all over the city and a lot parents originating from other countries. I think that diversity is one of the coolest things about the school. I would have loved for our family to be part of that, but alas it wasn't to be. [/quote]

PP, would you mind sharing why you chose not to enroll in BASIS?[/quote]

Different PP.  We, too, were set to go to BASIS, but didn't enroll after getting off the waiting list at a parochial school.  If you want me to share, I'll tell you that I didn't like the mean undercurrent  - don't screen kids for aptitude (not FAIR! against the LAW!) but weed most out before HS anyway, pretending that you aren't.  We're happier with a private that screens for ability/prep upfront, but scours the city to find and include low-SES/AA kids who can probably handle the curriculum, although we have to pay.   Also, we were concerned about the HS situation -looking at Latin, far too many middle-class families dropping out between 8th and 9th at these open lottery DC charters.  I'd much rather true G/T programs all the way fgrom the early ES grades to 8th, as in the burbs.   Diversity doesn't do it for us, we're mainly interested in sci and math challenge and strong sports for a shy math gifted kid who's already a talented runner.  With the trouble he has making pals, we didn't want most of his to get weeded out, and weren't thrilled about the playing fields deficit.  He'll probably stay all the way to 12th with most of the same pals/teamates at the Catholic school.  Good luck to those who enrolled.

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