BASIS is different from a traditional elementary or middle school. Students are challenged by expert teachers, supported as they build strong learning habits, and gradually taught to take ownership of their education.
Core BASIS Values
- Nerds are cool.
- School should be hard.
- Excellent student outcomes require expert teachers.
- Academic achievement is the responsibility and the reward of the entire network.
- Students are participants, not spectators, in their own education.
What Parents Can Do at Home
Instead of “Did you do your homework?” → “What is your plan for tonight?”
Instead of solving the problem → “What have you tried?”
Instead of immediately contacting the teacher → “How could you ask your teacher about this?”
Instead of fixing every mistake → “What did you learn from this?”
Coffee Chat: Why BASIS Does Things Differently
At our first Coffee Chat of the 2026–2027 school year on September 2, Director of Student Affairs, Ms. Diamond Hugh explained the “why” behind the BASIS approach—including independence, homework, the LET/SET model, and long-term success.
Knowledge + Independence + Responsibility + Grit = Long-Term Success
Learn more about teaching at BASIS and the BASIS educational mission.
Coffee Chat Recap: Understanding Assessment at BASIS Richardson
At the October 1 Coffee Chat, Mr. Jones presented an overview of how assessments are used at BASIS Richardson to understand student learning, identify areas of need, monitor growth, and guide instruction.