Anonymous
Post 05/14/2023 14:54     Subject: Chart schools with the best science programs outside of BASIS
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I have a late elementary DC who is very interested in science and math. I don't think DC would be a good fit for the more rigid teaching approach I understand is part of BASIS. Interested in learning if there are any other MS charters that are stronger in science and math than others?


Uh… you should lottery for BASIS. It’s not what you think it is.


It’s exactly what you think it is.
-BASIS parent


What do you consider a “rigid” teaching approach?
Anonymous
Post 05/14/2023 11:08     Subject: Chart schools with the best science programs outside of BASIS
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I have a late elementary DC who is very interested in science and math. I don't think DC would be a good fit for the more rigid teaching approach I understand is part of BASIS. Interested in learning if there are any other MS charters that are stronger in science and math than others?


Honestly, you should move to Fairfax or MoCo. You can go to TJ (the best STEM high school in the country) or apply for one of the math/science magnets in MoCo, which are incredible. Don't waste your time in DC.


+1...If you a STEM kid, those are you options. You can do DCPS with a lot of supplementing. BASIS is not a STEM school. When we toured a few years ago, that was clear. I work in STEM and they couldn't answer any of my questions. Maybe it's improved...But I'd move to MoCo. Just better resources for STEM.
Anonymous
Post 05/14/2023 10:48     Subject: Chart schools with the best science programs outside of BASIS
A number of the DCPS middle schools let the more advanced 8th graders take geometry (after algebra in 7th).
Anonymous
Post 05/13/2023 22:56     Subject: Chart schools with the best science programs outside of BASIS
Anonymous wrote:McKinley Tech


No. 5% or less of kids on grade level in both math and science.
Anonymous
Post 05/13/2023 22:49     Subject: Chart schools with the best science programs outside of BASIS
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I have a late elementary DC who is very interested in science and math. I don't think DC would be a good fit for the more rigid teaching approach I understand is part of BASIS. Interested in learning if there are any other MS charters that are stronger in science and math than others?


Uh… you should lottery for BASIS. It’s not what you think it is.


It’s exactly what you think it is.
-BASIS parent
Anonymous
Post 05/12/2023 22:39     Subject: Chart schools with the best science programs outside of BASIS
Anonymous wrote:I have a late elementary DC who is very interested in science and math. I don't think DC would be a good fit for the more rigid teaching approach I understand is part of BASIS. Interested in learning if there are any other MS charters that are stronger in science and math than others?


Uh… you should lottery for BASIS. It’s not what you think it is.
Anonymous
Post 05/12/2023 20:03     Subject: Chart schools with the best science programs outside of BASIS
McKinley Tech
Anonymous
Post 05/12/2023 19:27     Subject: Chart schools with the best science programs outside of BASIS
Anonymous wrote:I have a late elementary DC who is very interested in science and math. I don't think DC would be a good fit for the more rigid teaching approach I understand is part of BASIS. Interested in learning if there are any other MS charters that are stronger in science and math than others?


Have you gone to a BASIS open house and asked what their teaching approach is like, or are you going off DCUM?
Anonymous
Post 05/12/2023 19:26     Subject: Chart schools with the best science programs outside of BASIS
Anonymous wrote:I have a late elementary DC who is very interested in science and math. I don't think DC would be a good fit for the more rigid teaching approach I understand is part of BASIS. Interested in learning if there are any other MS charters that are stronger in science and math than others?


Honestly, you should move to Fairfax or MoCo. You can go to TJ (the best STEM high school in the country) or apply for one of the math/science magnets in MoCo, which are incredible. Don't waste your time in DC.
Anonymous
Post 05/12/2023 17:46     Subject: Re:Chart schools with the best science programs outside of BASIS
Hope for Banneker in 4 years.
Anonymous
Post 05/12/2023 16:40     Subject: Chart schools with the best science programs outside of BASIS
Anonymous wrote:Are you looking at DCPS at all? A few DCPS schools have good math programs


I would be open to DCPS if there was a realistic chance to get a lottery spot OOB.
Anonymous
Post 05/12/2023 15:12     Subject: Chart schools with the best science programs outside of BASIS
Are you looking at DCPS at all? A few DCPS schools have good math programs
Anonymous
Post 05/12/2023 14:33     Subject: Chart schools with the best science programs outside of BASIS
I have a late elementary DC who is very interested in science and math. I don't think DC would be a good fit for the more rigid teaching approach I understand is part of BASIS. Interested in learning if there are any other MS charters that are stronger in science and math than others?