Choosing Your School

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Full-Day vs. Half-Day Kindergarten: Which Is Right for Your Family?

Elementary schools in the U.S. commonly offer both full-day and half-day options for kindergarten. As a parent, you might be wondering if there’s an advantage in picking one type of kindergarten program over another.
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Homework at BASIS Charter Schools: Why We Value Homework

Learn more about the positive effects of homework and the homework expectations at BASIS Charter Schools.
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What Senior Year Looks Like at BASIS Charter Schools

Senior year consists of post-AP capstone courses, college counseling, and an off-campus Senior Project. Learn more about what makes our senior year experience so unique.
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What Is the Annual Teacher Fund?

By donating to the Annual Teacher Fund, you can directly support BASIS Charter School teachers. Learn more about the Annual Teacher Fund is and how it works.
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Revolutionizing Education: An Interview With BASIS Educational Ventures CEO Peter Bezanson

Peter Bezanson, CEO and Co-Chairman of BASIS Educational Ventures, appeared the Future of Education podcast to discuss how BASIS is transforming the education landscape.
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Everything You Need to Know About School Tours

BASIS Charter Schools proudly offers tours to prospective families. Learn what to expect from these school tours and how to prepare.
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Watch Our Kindergarten Information Session

On July 19, 2023, we held a virtual information session for prospective BASIS Charter School families in Arizona, titled “How to Select the Right Kindergarten." Watch the recording of the info session, featuring interviews with teachers, parents, and students.
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Learn Why 500+ Families Packed Into Our Info Session

More than 500 families logged into our virtual information session to learn more about BASIS Charter schools. Speakers included: Peter Bezanson, BASIS Educational Ventures CEO, Heidi Bruce, BASIS Peoria Primary Head of School, and Rachana Gurudu, BASIS Scottsdale alumnus and U.S. Presidential Scholar recipient.
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A Day in the Life of a BASIS Charter School Kindergartner

Are you sending your little one off to kindergarten soon? In this article, Early Education Teachers from BASIS Scottsdale Primary East discuss what an average day looks like inside our kindergarten classrooms.
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No Sticks, No Stones: BASIS Charter Schools Stands Up to Bullying

Bullying is a form of aggressive behavior in which someone intentionally and repeatedly causes another injury or discomfort. Read how BASIS Charter Schools works to prevent bullying both inside and outside of the classroom.