Anonymous
01/24/2017 11:10
Subject: Thoughts on DCI, Latin or BASIS
Anonymous wrote:Anyone who thinks the DCTAG tuition program will continue past this year is insane. It is zeroed out in Trumps draft budget and there are no GOP champions of the program left on Hill (Boehner was last one - Ryan doesn't support).
I don't doubt your assertion, but could you provide a source for this? I did not see it in the Heritage Foundation 2017 Budget Blueprint, which I think is what is being used as Trump's draft budget. I see some changes to the DC Opportunity Scholarship Program for vouchers, which doesn't surprise me. If it really has been zeroed out someplace in writing, we need to know so we can start our advocacy push on it. Thanks.
Anonymous
01/23/2017 17:14
Subject: Thoughts on DCI, Latin or BASIS
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Not comparing them to wealthy NW neighborhoods but other charters:
DCI - proficient (4 or above)
ELA 36
Math 32
Cap City
ELA - 33
Math 29
Basis
ELA 68
Math 60
Wash Latin
ELA 68
Math 49
Thanks DC Bilingual!
As someone with a child at DC Bilingual and who plans to keep him there through 5th grade, you have no fucking clue what you are talking about.
I'm sure the pp to whom you are responding doesn't have a child at DC Bilingual. But maybe you didn't mean that, and instead you need a lesson in sentence construction. Either way, profanity doesn't add to the discussion.
Anonymous
01/22/2017 21:59
Subject: Thoughts on DCI, Latin or BASIS
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Latin does not have a very impressive list of college acceptances either. No idea of basis and DCI is too new.
Here is the link: http://latinpcs.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/WLPCS-College-Acceptances-2015.pdf
I actually think the list is impressive, relative to where most of these kids would've ended up if they attended their IB school. Isn't it primarily low SES? Agree though that it'd be interesting to parse out college admissions results for high SES kids.
I agree that this list is impressive. What is PP looking for? Harvard or Yale?
Ridiculous waste of time, but felt compelled to share my list of the Latin colleges that I would be happy to have my kids attend. Maybe you don't know as much about smaller schools which can absolutely be excellent. Also remember that DC kids get $10K/year toward any state school in the country which is extremely compelling for us with a HS kid and a MS kid. We are absolutely prioritizing state schools to help us pay for college. Please note, this isn't intended to diss the schools I left off, just to note that there's plenty of schools that (what I consider as) a typical, well-educated, working in education middle class family would be pleased with.
My parents were themselves both college professors so I know a lot about the benefits of small liberal arts colleges where your professors know you well and help you as you develop through college and start working or grad school (Bard, Bates, Bennington, Franklin & Marshall, etc.). And you really would object to your children going to a comprehensive state university such as Michigan State, Ohio State, UCLA, or U Wisconsin Madison? DH went to one of these and I went to a top 25 USNWR school that is on this list and we meet far more people who went to his school. He also did better in college than I in the same field and got a full ride through grad school. I would imagine that my school sounds more impressive but he certainly could make more connections through his.
So many excellent schools on this list. Many former students have gone on to these schools. Classmates from HS. Friends. I have no interest in my kids going Ivy so maybe I have a broader world view. Or lower expectations? I really don't care because I have seen first-hand what these schools (and I'm sure others on the list) have done for people I know. Go LATIN (with which I have no affiliation other than having friends' kids attend).
Oh, and I'm aware there are some HBU's on this list and my White kids might not be typical applicants, but I would still have zero problem if they applied for those as well. Excellent schools.
American University, DC
Auburn University, AL
Bates College, ME
Bennington College, VT
Bowdoin College, ME
Brown University, RI
Bucknell University, PA
Carnegie Mellon University,
PA
College of Charleston, SC
College of William and Mary,
VA
Cornell University, NY
Davidson College, NC
Denison University, OH
DePaul University, IL
Earlham College, IN
Fisk University, TN
Fordham University, NY
Franklin & Marshall College,
PA
Georgetown University, DC
Gettysburg College, PA
Goucher College, MD
Grinnell College, IA
Haverford College, PA
Hendrix College, AR
Hofstra University, NY
Howard University, DC
Ithaca College, NY
McGill University, Canada
Miami University, OH
Michigan State University
Middlebury College, VT
Morehouse College, GA
Mount Holyoke College, MA
Mount Saint Mary’s
University, MD
Northwestern University, IL
Pepperdine University, CA
Rutgers, The State University
of New Jersey
St. John's University
St Mary's College of Maryland
SUNY Purchase, NY
Syracuse University, NY
Temple University, PA
The American University of
Paris, France
The Catholic University of
America, DC
The Citadel, SC
The College of Wooster, OH
The George Washington Univ,
DC
The Ohio State University
The University of Iowa
Trinity University in
Washington, DC
United States Coast Guard
University College Dublin,
Ireland
University of CA-Davis
University of CA-Los Angeles
University of Connecticut
University of MA-Amherst
University of MarylandCollege
Park
University of Pittsburgh, PA
University of Rochester, NY
University of Vermont
University of Washington
University of WisconsinMadison
Ursinus College, PA
Wesleyan University, CT
West Virginia University
Thanks PP! Our child is at one of the above and thriving, and I am guessing you can imagine what a good feeling that is for a parent. I also find what you say about HBUs very interesting. Our child's graduating class was mostly AA and we speculated that our child could actually have culture shock leaving DC and WL, and might really enjoy and do well at an HBU. That wasn't the ultimate result, but I could totally see our kid at one having a great experience. Our child ended up at a very different environment and is doing great, and I credit WL with having exposed our child to a lot and having taught some social ease and versatility --good communication and interactive people skills- in a variety of environments including through their languages and debate/Model UN programs. That can't really be bought for money, and we are grateful.
Anonymous
01/22/2017 16:04
Subject: Thoughts on DCI, Latin or BASIS
Anyone who thinks the DCTAG tuition program will continue past this year is insane. It is zeroed out in Trumps draft budget and there are no GOP champions of the program left on Hill (Boehner was last one - Ryan doesn't support).
Anonymous
01/22/2017 13:10
Subject: Thoughts on DCI, Latin or BASIS
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Latin does not have a very impressive list of college acceptances either. No idea of basis and DCI is too new.
Here is the link: http://latinpcs.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/WLPCS-College-Acceptances-2015.pdf
I actually think the list is impressive, relative to where most of these kids would've ended up if they attended their IB school. Isn't it primarily low SES? Agree though that it'd be interesting to parse out college admissions results for high SES kids.
I agree that this list is impressive. What is PP looking for? Harvard or Yale?
Ridiculous waste of time, but felt compelled to share my list of the Latin colleges that I would be happy to have my kids attend. Maybe you don't know as much about smaller schools which can absolutely be excellent. Also remember that DC kids get $10K/year toward any state school in the country which is extremely compelling for us with a HS kid and a MS kid. We are absolutely prioritizing state schools to help us pay for college. Please note, this isn't intended to diss the schools I left off, just to note that there's plenty of schools that (what I consider as) a typical, well-educated, working in education middle class family would be pleased with.
My parents were themselves both college professors so I know a lot about the benefits of small liberal arts colleges where your professors know you well and help you as you develop through college and start working or grad school (Bard, Bates, Bennington, Franklin & Marshall, etc.). And you really would object to your children going to a comprehensive state university such as Michigan State, Ohio State, UCLA, or U Wisconsin Madison? DH went to one of these and I went to a top 25 USNWR school that is on this list and we meet far more people who went to his school. He also did better in college than I in the same field and got a full ride through grad school. I would imagine that my school sounds more impressive but he certainly could make more connections through his.
So many excellent schools on this list. Many former students have gone on to these schools. Classmates from HS. Friends. I have no interest in my kids going Ivy so maybe I have a broader world view. Or lower expectations? I really don't care because I have seen first-hand what these schools (and I'm sure others on the list) have done for people I know. Go LATIN (with which I have no affiliation other than having friends' kids attend).
Oh, and I'm aware there are some HBU's on this list and my White kids might not be typical applicants, but I would still have zero problem if they applied for those as well. Excellent schools.
American University, DC
Auburn University, AL
Bates College, ME
Bennington College, VT
Bowdoin College, ME
Brown University, RI
Bucknell University, PA
Carnegie Mellon University,
PA
College of Charleston, SC
College of William and Mary,
VA
Cornell University, NY
Davidson College, NC
Denison University, OH
DePaul University, IL
Earlham College, IN
Fisk University, TN
Fordham University, NY
Franklin & Marshall College,
PA
Georgetown University, DC
Gettysburg College, PA
Goucher College, MD
Grinnell College, IA
Haverford College, PA
Hendrix College, AR
Hofstra University, NY
Howard University, DC
Ithaca College, NY
McGill University, Canada
Miami University, OH
Michigan State University
Middlebury College, VT
Morehouse College, GA
Mount Holyoke College, MA
Mount Saint Mary’s
University, MD
Northwestern University, IL
Pepperdine University, CA
Rutgers, The State University
of New Jersey
St. John's University
St Mary's College of Maryland
SUNY Purchase, NY
Syracuse University, NY
Temple University, PA
The American University of
Paris, France
The Catholic University of
America, DC
The Citadel, SC
The College of Wooster, OH
The George Washington Univ,
DC
The Ohio State University
The University of Iowa
Trinity University in
Washington, DC
United States Coast Guard
University College Dublin,
Ireland
University of CA-Davis
University of CA-Los Angeles
University of Connecticut
University of MA-Amherst
University of MarylandCollege
Park
University of Pittsburgh, PA
University of Rochester, NY
University of Vermont
University of Washington
University of WisconsinMadison
Ursinus College, PA
Wesleyan University, CT
West Virginia University
Anonymous
01/20/2017 16:14
Subject: Re:Thoughts on DCI, Latin or BASIS
Anonymous wrote:I wouldn't recommend Basis for 5th or 6th grader. It is a brain drain of worksheets and unrealistic responsibility standards. Choose a school that allows your kid to be creative and hands on. Basis is not that.
Like all schools, BASIS has its pros and cons and is not right for everyone but it is very right for many kids. Do your own research and determine for yourself and your child if it is a good fit.
My DC loves it there and although the greatly increased responsibility is a bit much at times, I cannot deny how much DC has grown. And the science and math DC is learning far superior to what would have been learned at DC's inbound school for 5th grade. Also, DC is taking Art, Latin, Classics, English and Geography all at a level far above what DC otherwise would have had. Not always easy but for us worth it.
Anonymous
01/20/2017 15:12
Subject: Re:Thoughts on DCI, Latin or BASIS
I wouldn't recommend Basis for 5th or 6th grader. It is a brain drain of worksheets and unrealistic responsibility standards. Choose a school that allows your kid to be creative and hands on. Basis is not that.
Anonymous
01/19/2017 20:57
Subject: Thoughts on DCI, Latin or BASIS
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:BASIS - strong math and science instruction. The visual arts curriculum and faculty is also great. Easy commute from most corners of the city. Weakness - the building sucks.
???? really???
Really. Ms. Jackson rocks.
Totally agree. Say what you want about some aspects of BASIS, but the art program is strong.
Except for Art History AP. . .
Anonymous
01/19/2017 16:24
Subject: Thoughts on DCI, Latin or BASIS
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:BASIS - strong math and science instruction. The visual arts curriculum and faculty is also great. Easy commute from most corners of the city. Weakness - the building sucks.
???? really???
Really. Ms. Jackson rocks.
Totally agree. Say what you want about some aspects of BASIS, but the art program is strong.
Anonymous
01/19/2017 16:13
Subject: Thoughts on DCI, Latin or BASIS
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:BASIS - strong math and science instruction. The visual arts curriculum and faculty is also great. Easy commute from most corners of the city. Weakness - the building sucks.
???? really???
Really. Ms. Jackson rocks.
Anonymous
01/19/2017 16:04
Subject: Thoughts on DCI, Latin or BASIS
Anonymous wrote:BASIS - strong math and science instruction. The visual arts curriculum and faculty is also great. Easy commute from most corners of the city. Weakness - the building sucks.
???? really???
Anonymous
01/19/2017 11:39
Subject: Thoughts on DCI, Latin or BASIS
Anonymous wrote:I am a DCI student, because the school is still figuring itself out there are some struggles. On one hand divulging is a real problem there. The students get 6warnings before a minor punishment, you can only inagine how long it takes for someone to actually get in trouble. There are many drug dealer surrounding the school so that means that you better keep an eye out when your student is is in a 1 mileuuu radius. Also make sure to show your child that you shouldn't hop into a strangers car even if they tell you that there is ice cream in there. The teachers at DCI are amazing but what takes them down is some of the students. If you are relying on school lunch for your child, I do not recommend the lunch at DCI. A
I am also a DCI student and I 100% agree with this statement.
Anonymous
05/16/2016 05:33
Subject: Thoughts on DCI, Latin or BASIS
I don't think test scores are great at Stokes either. Not sure about LAMB. I guess either low scores are the fault of the feeder schools or the fault of DCI. Probably it is both.
Anonymous
05/15/2016 23:44
Subject: Thoughts on DCI, Latin or BASIS
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Not comparing them to wealthy NW neighborhoods but other charters:
DCI - proficient (4 or above)
ELA 36
Math 32
Cap City
ELA - 33
Math 29
Basis
ELA 68
Math 60
Wash Latin
ELA 68
Math 49
Thanks DC Bilingual!
As someone with a child at DC Bilingual and who plans to keep him there through 5th grade, you have no fucking clue what you are talking about.
Anonymous
05/02/2016 08:28
Subject: Thoughts on DCI, Latin or BASIS
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:My 6th grader commutes to Basis solo every day. Has a cell phone in case of emergency. Most of the kids commute to school by bus or train.
When I was a kid I rode my bike to school but my mom made me carry change for a pay phone for emergencies.
That strategy doesn't work so well anymore.
If there's an emergency, your kid can use the phone in the school's front office. Stop making excuses for middle schoolers having cell phones. The middle class in this country is raising a bunch of entitled, coddled wimps!
Of course they can and they do - but during the 5-mile trip from home to school I'd like them to be able to call or text me.
If they were coddled I'd be driving them each way.
flip phone. done.
+1