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9SENIOR PROGRAMThe Senior Program plays a vital role in preparing students for college. After completing theirjunior year, most BASIS Charter School students have earned enough credits to meet stategraduation requirements and have the option to graduate early; however, the majoritychoose to complete their senior year and earn the BASIS Diploma with Honors or High Honors.CAPSTONE COURSESprepare for interviews. Our dedicated CollegeDuring the first two trimesters of their senior year,Guidance Coordinators work hard to ensureBASIS Charter School students take Capstonethat all students are prepared for the collegecourses designed to emulate a collegeapplication process and find the school that isclassroom where students are engaged inthe best fit for them as an individual. Collegeindependent research, lab work, and seminar-Guidance Coordinators help students navigatestyle discussion. Capstone courses coverthe college application process by facilitatingcomplex material and require students to learncampus visits, hosting university admissionsabout a specific topic in depth. Courses spanrepresentatives, providing feedback onacross the academic disciplines and serve as aapplications and personal essays, supplyingbridge between high school academicnews about scholarships, and hosting financialstandards and college scholarship.aid and college planning nights for families.Examples of 2021–2022 Capstonecourses include:Forensics, Biology of Psychological Disorders,Popular Music as Literature, History of Food,Disease and Immune Response, MultivariableCalculus, Statistics, Organic Chemistry, The Latin“The goal of the College CounselingRoots of Italian, World History Through Film,Seminar is for no student to feel alone inGender Studies, Quantum Mechanics, andthe college application process.Marine BiologyCOLLEGE COUNSELING SEMINARA unique aspect of our Senior Program is theCollege Counseling Seminar. In this course,students explore different colleges anduniversities, write application essays, apply forscholarships, navigate financial aid, andThey should feel like they have an expert and acheerleader in their corner, helping themnavigate this increasingly difficult process.”–Adrienne Fluitt, Sr. College Guidance Coordinator,BASIS Oro Valley

10BASIS PHOENIXSENIOR PROJECTSSenior Projects are the true synthesis and culmination of a student’s journey through the BASISCharter School Curriculum. Through these comprehensive projects, BASIS Charter School seniorscombine their creativity, critical thinking skills, and deep content knowledge to make a real anddirect impact on their communities and the world. Students can complete the Senior Project inone of two ways: they can do a traditional Senior Project, or they can do a Senior Project thataligns with the AP Capstone curriculum.TRADITIONAL SENIOR PROJECTSAP CAPSTONE-BASED SENIOR PROJECTSThe BASIS Diploma Senior Project is a selectiveThrough the AP CapstoneTM curriculum, BASISprogram that requires students to dedicate theCharter School students design, plan, andfinal trimester of their senior year to researchingconduct year-long research projects, applyingor developing an original idea in a field of theirtheir knowledge to real-world problems.choosing. In addition to developing a project ofStudents are guided by a faculty member atthe student’s choice and design, Senior Projectstheir BASIS Charter School, as well as a mentoralso entail an off-campus experience, such asat their off-campus research site. In addition toan internship, job shadow, or volunteer position.submitting an initial project proposal, the APThese experiences can take them across theResearch course (the second course in the APnation or around the world. Students are guidedCapstone sequence) requires students to write aby a faculty member at their BASIS Charter4,000- to 5,000-word academic essay on theirSchool, plus a mentor at their off-campus site. Atchosen topic, and then give a presentation andthe end of the trimester, students present theiroral defense.findings to their peers, teachers, and parents.THE ACADEMYfeatured at BASIS Charter SchoolsBASIS Charter Schools offer sophomores and juniors additional history course options. AcademyHistory Seminars, optional alternatives to traditional AP History classes, were created to enableauthentic learning about the experiences, events, and trials of history. These courses maintainan ideological balance, allowing students to synthesize their knowledge about historical eventswith their own and others’ secondary analyses. A key element of Academy History Seminars isthat they are taught by two teachers who are encouraged to share their unique perspectives asthey work together to create an atmosphere of civility in discourse, even as they shareideologically opposing views. Through this intellectual action, our teachers inspire students toengage in productive conversation as they explore all angles of a concept or issue. AcademyHistory Seminars also help students refine their skills in writing persuasively, reading critically,and speaking with authority.COURSES OFFEREDU.S. History Seminar; Modern World History Seminar

11FINE ARTS (Grades 6–12)ART HISTORY & PRACTICE (Grade 6)Courses for grades 9–12: Students are increasinglyIn Art History & Practice, students explore thegiven more responsibility for all aspects of productionworld of art through a historical lens. They applyfor a dramatic performance.key concepts—themes, materials, or techniques—Topics vary by school.and vocabulary from each time period to theirown creations and performances. In addition,students make connections across cultures, beliefs,and artists’ perspectives to learn what inspiresartists to create.VISUAL ARTS (Grades 7–12) *Visual Arts courses focus on identifying andachieving artistic goals; creating, reflecting, andevaluating art; and understanding art in socialand cultural context.Example courses for grades 7–8: Art Studio 2D I or II;Art Studio 3D I or II; Photography I or II; Ceramics;Drawing Portfolio; Intro to Textiles; Art & UrbanPlanning; Mixed MediaExample courses for grades 9–12: AP Studio Art (2D or3D); AP Drawing Portfolio; Post-AP ArtTopics vary by school.PERFORMANCE ARTS (Grades 7–12) *Performance Arts courses require students toapply previously learned skills and knowledge inthe context of a production-based class.Example courses for grades 7–8: Drama I or II; MusicalTheater I or II; Dance I or IIMUSIC (Grades 7–12) *Music courses focus on technique andperformance.Example courses for grades 7–8: Choir I or II; Band I orII; Guitar I or II; Keyboarding I or II; Strings I or II;Musical Theater I or II; Jazz BandCourses for grades 9–12: AP Music TheoryTopics vary by school.* Student must take at least one Fine Art electiveto graduate.

12BASIS PHOENIXEXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIESExtracurricular activities enhance the learning experience and provide opportunities forenrichment, socialization, and achievement beyond the classroom. These activities allowstudents to interact with different groups, pursue individual interests, and develop new skills. Toparticipate in extracurricular activities, students must exhibit good behavior and maintain astrong academic standing. As such, they learn to balance outside activities with advancedcoursework, an important time management skill that will benefit them throughout their education.* EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES OFFERED AT BASIS PHOENIX MAY INCLUDE: Anime/Manga Club National Chinese Honor Society Art Club National Honor Society Astronomy/Aerospace Club National Junior Honor Society Basketball Peer Advocacy Crew Biotechnology Club Publishing Club Bio Olympiad Red Cross Club Chamber Orchestra Rugby Club Chess Club Science Bowl Club Cross Country Science Fair DECA Science National Honor Society Drama Club Soccer Filmmaking Club Spanish National Honor Society Flag Football Speech & Debate Glee Club Sports Chanbara Golf Tennis Healthcare Explorers Club Tri M Music Honor Society Hiking Club Track Jazz Ensemble Volleyball Junior Model UN Weightlifting Club K-Pop Club Writing for Scholarships MATHCOUNTS Yearbook Club Mock Trial Youth Action Coalition Mountain Bike Club Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society* Extracurricular activities offered vary bycampus and from year to year based onstudent interest.

13GRADES 6–12 FAQWHAT ARE BASIS CHARTER SCHOOLS?The BASIS Charter Schools network comprises 31 charter schools throughout the United States—22 inArizona, 6 in Texas, 1 in Washington, D.C., and 2 in Louisiana. All BASIS Charter Schools utilize the BASISCharter School Curriculum, which encourages self-motivation and hard work, allows students to masteradvanced content and thoroughly prepares them for college.HOW DO I APPLY?Parents/guardians should complete and submit student enrollment applications during the OpenEnrollment period. However, applications are accepted throughout the year. You may apply to morethan one BASIS Charter School, but you must submit separate applications, per student, to each school.All applications must be submitted through the online enrollment portal at enrollBASIS.com. Applicationsdo not need to be signed in order to be entered in the lottery. Applicants who are offered enrollment ata BASIS Charter School will be provided with instructions for accepting the offer, and printing and signingthe registration packet.HOW DO THE LOTTERY AND WAITLIST WORK?If the number of applicants during Open Enrollment exceeds the number of openings, (at any gradelevel) enrollment is determined by a lottery and waitlist numbers. The Open Enrollment period for BASISCharter Schools is NOT first come, first served, and only applications submitted during the OpenEnrollment period are included in the lottery. Applications submitted after the Open Enrollment periodhas ended will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis, following applications received during theOpen Enrollment period. Lottery drawings are held after the Open Enrollment period has ended, andyou will receive the results directly from the school(s) you applied to. The exact Open Enrollment periodand lottery dates are determined on a year-to-year basis. Detailed information will be available onenrollBASIS.com once it is finalized.WILL I HAVE TO PAY TUITION?BASIS Charter Schools are tuition-free. The only payment required is a security deposit, which is held in theevent that school property is lost or damaged. Barring any such damage, the deposit is refunded oncethe student leaves or graduates from the school.BASIS Charter School enrollment policies are available for review in the enrollmentapplication portal at enrollBASIS.com.

14BASIS PHOENIXQAF21–6GRADESd)(continueWHAT IS THE SCHOOL-YEAR SCHEDULE?The start date for each school is determined by the Head of School and leadership team, andthen announced on the school’s website. To reduce the chance of scheduling conflicts forBASIS Charter School families with students in multiple grade levels, or who attend differentschools, we try to align our school calendars with district school calendars. To maximizeacademic instruction time, BASIS Charter Schools do not include professional development(in-service) days on the school calendar.DO YOU HAVE BEFORE- AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS?Yes. BASIS Charter Schools offer the Early Bird and Late Bird programs to assist parents/ guardianswhose schedules do not align with the schools’ scheduled start and end times.DO YOU PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION?No. BASIS Charter Schools do not provide transportation for students at this time. However, weencourage members of our parent-volunteer booster clubs to identify carpool opportunities.HOW MUCH HOMEWORK DO STUDENTS RECEIVE?Homework volume differs by grade level and by student. For example, the average grade 5 BASISCharter School student is assigned between 30 minutes and two hours of homework per night. Inhigh school, this time may increase to between one hour and three hours of homework per night.DO BASIS CHARTER SCHOOLS OFFER PHYSICAL EDUCATION?Yes. Students in grade 6 are required to participate in Physical Education classes three timesper week. Beginning in grade 7, students can choose to continue with Physical Education as anelective course.WHAT EXTRACURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE?BASIS Charter Schools offer extracurricular activities that enrich students’ academic experience.We do our best to align extracurricular activities to serve our students’ interests. As a result,extracurricular activities may not be identical at every BASIS Charter School. However, each BASISCharter School campus offers an array of clubs and extracurricular activities in which students canparticipate.DO STUDENTS STRUGGLE WHEN THEY TRANSFER TO A BASIS CHARTER SCHOOLDURING HIGH SCHOOL?High school students who transfer to a BASIS Charter School receive individualized academic plansbased on the courses they have already completed at their previous school(s). These plans areintended to motivate students to reach their highest academic potential, while also considering theirprior educational experience. Students who transfer to a BASIS Charter School later in the program stillbenefit from being part of an academically focused community and receive a more advancededucation than they would at a traditional high school.

15DO YOU OFFER COLLEGE COUNSELING?Yes. The college counseling process begins early in the BASIS Charter School Curriculum. Studentsattend educational seminars beginning in grade 8 to become more familiar with all facets of thecollege admissions process. BASIS Charter School seniors take a daily College Counseling Seminar,in which they explore potential colleges, submit applications, apply for scholarships, andprepare for interviews.DO BASIS CHARTER SCHOOL GRADUATES RECEIVE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS?Yes. Each school’s College Guidance Coordinator works diligently to help students find scholarshipopportunities. The average scholarship amount earned by each 2021 BASIS Charter School graduatewas 114,962.WHAT COLLEGES DO BASIS CHARTER SCHOOL GRADUATES ATTEND?We encourage students to apply to the schools or programs that best align with their interests and goals.Our graduates attend some of the nation’s most prestigious colleges and universities. In fact, 79 percentof 2021 BASIS Charter School graduates were accepted to a U.S. News & World Report top 100 NationalUniversity or National Liberal Arts College, including Columbia, Harvard, MIT, Princeton, Stanford,University of Chicago, and Yale.Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of theRehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Actand applicable state law, BASIS* does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity orexpression, or any other classification protected by law in any of its business activities, including its educational programs and activities which comply fullywith the requirements of state and federal law and Title IX. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding BASIS’ non-discriminationpolicies: Beverly Traver, Compliance and Equity Investigator, BASIS Educational Group, LLC., 7975 N. Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, (480) 289-2088.*As used in this policy, the term "BASIS" refers to: BASIS Educational Group, LLC, BASIS Charter Schools, Inc., BASIS Texas Charter Schools, Inc., BDC, A PublicSchool, Inc., BBR Schools, Inc., and all affiliated entities.

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Grades 8-12 General electives,* AP elective, or Post-AP elective OTHER Grade 7 Computer Logic Grade 8 Economics * Minimum of one Fine Arts elective required. A variety of subjects, including AP courses, are available as electives. Please contact the school to review possible electives for the upcoming school year. 7