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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Latin parent here. That is a very loaded assumption pp. The idea that Latin parents have "lower expectations of their school".  It's breathtaking how stupid that sounds.  They are entirely different schools with entirely different visions of what secondary education should look like.  My expectations as a Latin parent for what happens in the classroom as far as the level, depth and content of teaching and my child's learning are sky high. Couldn't get any higher and so far have been met.  I do not, however, expect every student who studies in those classrooms to be academically gifted and competitive nor do my expectations for my child's future narrow to the pinprick of an ivy league school. Millions of well educated and upstanding citizens seem to carry out a successful and satisfying life with at degree from an ivy.  I don't believe you can chalk differences up to higher or lower expectations of the school. Just different.[/quote]

10:52 here.  I was responding to a anti-BASIS post made this morning in which Latin parents are described as "grounded" and BASIS parents as seemingly "expecting the sun, moon, and stars."  The clear implication of that post is that the realistic expectations of Latin parents are lower than the unrealistic expectations of BASIS parents.

In my post, I simply agree with that poster and note that this is not necessarily a good thing.

My assertion is not a "loaded assumption," but rather a conclusion based my experience as a parent at both schools.  Out of gratitude for the many benefits my family derived from our time at Latin, I try not to mention Latin in my posts.

However, it is hardly controversial to observe that the academic expectations at BASIS are higher than those at Latin.  The academic expectations at BASIS are probably higher than those at any open enrollment public school in this county, and probably higher than those at many test-in and magnet schools.

Have a look at the curriculum, PP: [url]https://www.basisschools.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=86&Itemid=97[/url]

I did not mentioned the Ivy league, nor I do not think that attending an Ivy league school is necessary for my children to be successful in life.  For the six or seven years, my children will seven hours a day, fives days a week, and almost 40 weeks a year in class.  I simply want them to acquire as much knowledge as possible during that time.  Latin and BASIS are schools after all.
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