School Recommendations

[DaraZT]

Originally Posted by grmi66

Both of my children went through a Basis school from 5th grade to high school graduation. So I can speak to the middle school and high school experience of both. It's a grind and not for everyone. Now that they are both college age I'm glad we sent them there. College was paid for with scholarships and after 7 years at Basis, college classes are a breeze. Plus with all of the AP classes they took, actually getting out of college in under 4 years. My 21 year old is already done with college with a double major to boot.

Thank you so much, this is helpful.

[grmi66]

Originally Posted by DaraZT

Thank you so much, this is helpful.

Basis is the place solely for academics. If they want to be involved in competitive athletics or participate in a stellar arts program, Basis is not the right fit.

I point to the graduating class of my son two years ago. His freshman year he had about 100 kids in his class, by senior year it was down to 55 students. But of the 55 that were left, 3 got into actual Ivy League colleges, another 8-10 got accepted by the next tier of colleges (U of Chicago, Stanford, etc...) another handful to competitive state schools around the country like U of Michigan, Penn State's main campus. Then one appointment to a military service academy and the rest got scholarships to the honors colleges at an Arizona's state schools.

No getting around it's a tough grind for students who lack internal motivation. Luckily there are schools around that cater to all learning styles.

[DaraZT]

Are there other schools in Casas Adobe/Catalina foothills that you would recommend? Basis has been recommended by many to us but I don’t know if I want my elementary aged kid there.