Anonymous wrote:What's the central staff like? Are they interested in education? Or young inexperienced kids?

Most are young, inexperienced, and have no interest/experience in education. There are exceptions, of course, and talented staff as well.

Anonymous wrote:How does this culture compare to other independent schools?

If you took out th he kids, it doesn't feel like a school at all. It's very cold and sterile. Parent involvement is discouraged, no school assemblies, no space in the school buildings large enough for the entire school to congregate.

Anonymous wrote:Is Sean Aiken the only one interested in actual teaching there?

I wouldn't say that. But I also wouldn't say that the majority of admin are interested in teacher/have much education experience. Many are just in it to move up the ranks.

Anonymous wrote:Would you send your kids to Basis?

NO. unless it was the school I worked at and I knew that the staff and teachers were stable/going to stay and high quality

Anonymous wrote:Why test students if anyone gets in?

To figure out grade level placement. Some students are admitted on the condition they repeat a grade.

Anonymous wrote:Why are you intentionally hurting your employer? Are you quitting soon? Or were you fired?

Because people deserve all sides of they are going to make educated decisions. And I'm a firm believer that education isn't about selling a product. There are positives and negatives to any school. BASIS offers an accelerated program. For many that is a big selling point. However, it also has high attrition rates, turnover in the staff, and a culture that is shaped in part by the for-profit strategy. Does this mean it's a bad choice? For some, maybe. For others, maybe not.

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Anonymous wrote:How did the admissions staff quit? Did they all walk out one day? Is that the reason Chris had to come, is he doing it all himself like a one man show?

I wasn't witness to the quitting, so all I could offer would be secondhand or heresay. And yes, currently Chris is on his own.

I called two days ago and a woman answered the phone.

Why test students if anyone gets in?

Why are you intentionally hurting your employer? Are you quitting soon? Or were you fired?

How does this culture compare to other independent schools?

What are the Blocks like? I heard they hired their daughter because she couldn't find a job -- is that true?

Is Sean Aiken the only one interested in actual teaching there?

Would you send your kids to Basis?

What's the central staff like? Are they interested in education? Or young inexperienced kids?

Anonymous wrote:How did the admissions staff quit? Did they all walk out one day? Is that the reason Chris had to come, is he doing it all himself like a one man show?

I wasn't witness to the quitting, so all I could offer would be secondhand or heresay. And yes, currently Chris is on his own.