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BASIS SAN ANTONIO SHAVANO: 6–12The mission of BASIS Charter Schools is to empower students to achieve at globally competitive levels with a transformative K–12 academic program.

BASIS San Antonio Shavano is a TUITION-FREE public charter school serving grades 6–12. We offer an acclaimed curriculum, a variety of advanced academic courses, and a strong student support system.

WHAT MAKES BASIS CHARTER SCHOOLS’ ACADEMIC PROGRAM EXCEPTIONAL?We are a global leader in education.

BASIS Charter Schools are consistently named

among the top schools in the nation. Eight of the

top 10 public high schools in Arizona are BASIS

Charter Schools, according to U.S. News & World

Report. Nationally, we represent nine of the top 20

charter high schools and five of the top 25 STEM

high schools.

BASIS Charter Schools are dedicated to raising the

standards of student learning to the highest

international levels. Our students engage in the

acclaimed BASIS Charter School Curriculum,

which fuels critical thinking, problem-solving, and

creativity. Classes are led by knowledgeable

Subject Expert Teachers who design challenging

and engaging lessons that appeal to different

learning styles.

BASIS Charter School students thrive in a diverse

community that’s represented by many

backgrounds and perspectives, creating a culture

of respect, accountability, and perseverance.

Our students earn some of the top scores

in the world.

The BASIS Charter School Curriculum guides

students in acquiring knowledge, as well as

applying it in life. Results from the OECD Test for

Schools (based on PISA), a highly regarded exam

taken by students in more than 70 countries, show

that BASIS Charter School students not only outscore

their peers in critical thinking, but are among the

most satisfied with classroom instruction. To learn

more about our results, visit BASISSShavano.org.

We hire Subject Expert Teachers for every course.

Due to the challenging nature of the BASIS Charter

School Curriculum, Subject Expert Teachers, many

of whom hold advanced degrees, instruct our

students. As content experts, they are responsible

for planning, preparing, and carrying out all

aspects of lessons. As such, their lessons are rich in

content and deep in insight. Subject Expert

Teachers are able to consistently extend their

knowledge, expertise, and enthusiasm to students–

maximizing comprehension and engagement.

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We empower students to achieve

outside of the classroom.

Our robust academic program allows students to

advance to AP-level courses across all disciplines,

and our acclaimed curriculum is on par with

Europe and Asia’s high-achieving educational

systems. We also encourage students to expand

their academic horizons by exploring the arts and

participating in extracurricular activities.

We offer a vibrant fine arts program that includes

music, theater, and visual arts. We believe that

physical health promotes intellectual

development, which is why we offer a variety of

sports—from basketball and volleyball to cross

country and tennis.

Our students also have the opportunity to join a

diverse range of extracurricular clubs, honor

societies, competitive teams, and specials. By

participating in extracurricular activities, they

learn how to balance outside activities with

academic success.

The BASIS Charter School Curriculum and

externally benchmarked results

The BASIS Charter School Curriculum requires

students to demonstrate mastery of challenging

material. We use The College Board’s AP Exams® as

opportunities for them to demonstrate this mastery.

Students are prepared to take AP Exams as early as

grade 8, are required to take AP courses beginning

in grade 9, and will complete at least six AP courses

prior to graduation. The externally generated and

graded AP Exams also count as final exams for AP

courses. This ensures that we are holding our

students to the highest possible standards.

The Senior Program

The BASIS Charter School Curriculum culminates

with the Senior Program, which comprises

advanced Capstone courses, a daily College

Counseling Seminar, and a Senior Project that is

completed off campus (or virtually for 2021). These

impressive projects are the result of our students’

progressive content mastery, time management

and organizational skills, and motivation to achieve

at a high level. At the conclusion of the year,

students present their projects and become

eligible to earn the BASIS Diploma with High Honors.

Head of School: DAVE KING | [email protected]

Head of Operations: LORENE RANGEL | [email protected]

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HIGHLIGHTS Since opening in 2017, BASIS San Antonio Shavano

has been educating students to the highest

standards of academic achievement. We were

named the #1 high school in San Antonio, the #9

high school in Texas, and the #19 charter high

school in the nation in U.S. News & World Report’s

2020 rankings. At BASIS San Antonio Shavano, we

set high expectations for our students and

encourage them to pursue their academic

interests outside of the classroom. Our Science

bowl team has been regional champions of the

National Science Bowl since 2017. At the 2020

Genes in Space competition, one of our high

school students was named a Genes in Space

finalist, while three of our grade 7 students won

Junior Scientist Awards. In addition, our HOSA-

Future Health Professionals club took home its first

win at the 43rd International Leadership

Conference, earning 1st place in the Biomedical

Debate. BASIS San Antonio Shavano also has a

flourishing sports program that includes basketball,

volleyball, softball, cross country, tennis, swim, flag

football, and golf.

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BASIS CHARTER SCHOOLS CLASS OF 2020

Scholarship Information 2020Average scholarship award earned per graduate

BASIS Charter Schools ....................................$112,175Naviance, 2020 (based on self-reported data)

Total Scholarship by graduates

BASIS Charter Schools ............................... $78,747,119Naviance, 2020 (based on self-reported data)

ACT Results .......................................................... 2020Average ACT score

BASIS Charter Schools ............................................... 31Naviance, 2020 (based on self-reported data)

SAT Results 2020Average SAT score

BASIS Charter Schools ........................................... 1388The College Board, 2016–2018

College Acceptance RatesU.S. News & World Report Top National Universities and National Liberal Arts Colleges

Graduates accepted to one or more

Top 100 ....................................................................... 60%

Top 50 ......................................................................... 43%

Top 25 ......................................................................... 27%

Top 20 ......................................................................... 22%

U.S. News & World Report National University Rankings and National Liberal Arts College Rankings, 2020. College acceptance information self-reported by students: Naviance, 2020.



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MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM Our comprehensive middle school curriculum is designed to progressively move students toward a greater understanding of fundamental concepts in each subject. Teachers set high expectations and design instruction that is challenging and engaging, requiring students to refine their critical thinking skills and analyze content in deeper, more meaningful ways. As such, BASIS Charter School students far exceed traditional middle school standards and master advanced material that is normally taught in high school. For example, students in grades 6–8 take three science courses—biology, physics, and chemistry–each year to prepare for Honors and AP courses. Through this progression of content, students master the material needed to excel in our high school program.

HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMThe BASIS Charter School Curriculum for high school students is regarded as one of the most academically advanced programs in the country. It encourages self-motivation and hard work, and requires students to demonstrate mastery of complex material. BASIS Charter Schools use the College Board’s AP Exams® as opportunities for students to demonstrate this mastery. Students are required to take AP courses beginning in grade 9, and will complete at least six AP courses prior to graduation. The externally generated and graded AP Exams also count as final exams for AP courses. This ensures that we are holding our students to the highest possible standards.

While BASIS Charter School students have the option to graduate after grade 11, most choose to complete

grade 12 and earn the BASIS Diploma with Honors or High Honors. The Senior Program at BASIS Charter

Schools consists of a daily College Counseling Seminar and advanced Capstone courses— Post-AP courses

designed to simulate a college classroom environment. Students will also complete a Senior Project— an

intensive, off-campus (or virtual for 2021) research project related to their academic or career goals.




HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM (continued) COURSE OVERVIEW (Grades 6–12)

* All courses are subject to change

MATH (minimum course-level requirements)

• Grade 6 Pre-Algebra

• Grade 7 Algebra 1/Geometry

• Grade 8 Algebra 2/Geometry

• Grade 9 Pre-Calculus

• Grade 10 AP Calculus AB

• Grade 11 AP Calculus BC

• Grade 12 Math Capstone

SCIENCE

• Grades 6–8 Biology, Chemistry, and Physics

(all three each year)

• Grade 9 First Honors Science

(Biology, Chemistry, or Physics)

• Grade 10 Second Honors Science;

first AP Science

• Grade 11 Third Honors Science,

second AP Science, or AP Elective

• Grade 12 Science Capstone

SOCIAL SCIENCES

• Grade 6 World History I

(prehistory to Enlightenment)

• Grade 7 Modern World History and Texas History

• Grade 8 Economics and American History

• Grade 9 AP U.S. Government

• Grade 10 AP World History or Modern World

History Seminar

• Grade 11 AP U.S. History or U.S. History Seminar

• Grade 12 Humanities Capstone

ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS

• Grades 6–8 English

• Grade 7 Logic

• Grade 9 Honors English Literature;

Honors English Language

• Grade 10 AP English Literature and Composition

or AP English Language and Composition

• Grade 11 Second AP English course or

Post-AP English

• Grade 12 Humanities Capstone




COURSE OVERVIEW (Grades 6–12)* All courses are subject to change

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

• Grades 6 Latin

• Grade 7 French, Latin, Mandarin, or Spanish

• Grades 8–11 French, Latin, Mandarin, or Spanish;

AP optional

• Grade 12 Foreign Language Capstone

FINE ARTS, PE, and ELECTIVES

• Grade 6 PE; Art History & Practice

(Music, Art, or Drama)

• Grade 7 Music, Art, Drama, or PE

• Grades 8–12 General electives,* AP elective,

or Post-AP elective

* Minimum of one Fine Arts and one PE 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.

LATIN (Grade 6)Students will develop knowledge of the structures of Latin, Romance languages in general, and English. They learn Latin vocabulary, grammar, syntax, and etymology, as well as discover connections to scientific vocabulary. As students deepen their understanding of the Latin language, a greater emphasis is placed on the fundamental elements of Latin translation via sentences and short reading passages. While learning Latin, students also explore Roman culture and history, as well as its impact on modern languages and societies.




SPORK MATH SPORK Math is our spiraling curriculum that comprises the following courses: Arithmetic B (grade 5), Pre-Algebra (grade 6), Algebra I (grade 7), and Algebra II (grade 8). We are able to update this innovative curriculum every year, to ensure that we are responsive to our students’ needs. SPORK Math is delivered through tablets. This method of delivery facilitates rapid homework communication between teachers and students and makes time spent in the classroom more productive. For example, while students are doing homework, they can mark the problems they are struggling with the most. Their teacher will receive that information in real-time and can come to class the next day with a lesson prepared to address those concepts. Long term, SPORK Math will help teachers identify what areas students traditionally struggle with the most, so they can adapt their lessons and plan for extra practice.

THE ACADEMY featured at BASIS Charter Schools BASIS Charter Schools offer sophomores and juniors additional history course options. Academy History Seminars, optional alternatives to traditional AP History classes, were created to enable authentic learning about the experiences, events, and trials of history. These courses maintain an ideological balance, allowing students to synthesize their knowledge about historical events with their own and others’ secondary analyses. A key element of Academy History Seminars is that they are taught by two teachers who are encouraged to share their unique perspectives as they work together to create an atmosphere of civility in discourse, even as they share ideologically opposing views. Through this intellectual action, our teachers inspire students to engage in productive conversation as they explore all angles of a concept or issue. In addition, Academy History Seminars help students refine their skills in writing persuasively, reading critically, and speaking with authority.

COURSES OFFEREDU.S. History Seminar; Modern World History Seminar




SENIOR PROGRAM The BASIS Charter Schools Senior Program plays a vital role in preparing students for college. After completing their junior year, most BASIS Charter School students have earned enough credits to meet state graduation requirements and have the option to graduate early. However, the majority of them choose to complete their senior year and earn the BASIS Diploma with Honors or High Honors. CAPSTONE COURSESDuring the first two trimesters of their senior year,

BASIS Charter School students take Capstone

courses—Post-AP courses designed to simulate

a college classroom environment by engaging

students in independent research, lab work,

and seminar-style discussion. Capstone courses

cover complex material and require students to

learn about a specific topic in depth. Courses

span across the academic disciplines and serve

as a bridge between high school academic

standards and college scholarship.

Examples of 2019–20 Capstone courses include:

Forensics, Biology of Psychological Disorders,

Popular Music as Literature, History of Food,

Disease and Immune Response, Multivariable

Calculus, Statistics, Organic Chemistry, The Latin

Roots of Italian, World History Through Film,

Gender Studies, Quantum Mechanics, and

Marine Biology

COLLEGE COUNSELING SEMINARA unique aspect of our Senior Program is the

College Counseling Seminar. In this course,

students explore different colleges and

universities, write application essays, apply for

scholarships, navigate financial aid, and

prepare for interviews. Our dedicated College

Guidance Coordinators work hard to ensure that

all students are prepared for the college

application process and find the school that is

the best fit for them as an individual. College

Guidance Coordinators help students navigate

the college application process by facilitating

campus visits, hosting university admissions

representatives, providing feedback on

applications and personal essays, supplying

news about scholarships, and hosting financial

aid and college planning nights for families.




“The goal of the College Counseling Seminar is for no student to feel alone in the

college application process. They should feel like they have an expert and a

cheerleader in their corner, helping them navigate this increasingly difficult

process.” –Adrienne Fluitt, Sr. College Guidance Coordinator, BASIS Oro Valley

SENIOR PROJECTS Senior Projects are the true synthesis and culmination of a student’s journey through the BASIS Charter School Curriculum. Through these comprehensive projects, BASIS Charter School seniors combine their creativity, critical thinking skills, and deep content knowledge to make a real and direct impact on their communities, and the world.

Students can complete the Senior Project in one of two ways: they can do a traditional Senior Project, or they can do a Senior Project that aligns with the AP Capstone curriculum. The BASIS Diploma Senior Project is a selective

program that requires students to dedicate the

final trimester of their senior year to researching

an original idea in a field of their choosing. In

addition to research of the student’s choice and

design, Senior Projects also entail an off-campus

(or virtual for 2021) internship at a selected

research site. These internships can take them

across the nation or around the world. Students

are guided by a faculty member at their BASIS

Charter School, plus a mentor at their internship

site. At the end of the trimester, students present

an analysis of their findings to their peers,

teachers, and parents.

Through the AP Capstone curriculum, BASIS

Charter School students design, plan, and

conduct year-long research projects, applying

their knowledge to real-world problems. Students

are guided by a faculty member at their BASIS

Charter School, as well as a mentor at their

research site. In addition to submitting an initial

project proposal, the AP Research course (the

second course in the AP Capstone sequence)

requires students to write a 4,000- to 5,000-word

academic essay on their chosen topic, and then

give a presentation and oral defense.




FINE ARTS (Grades 6–12) ART HISTORY & PRACTICE (Grade 6) In Art History & Practice, students explore the

world of art through a historical lens. They apply

key concepts—themes, materials, and

techniques—and vocabulary from each time

period to their own creations and performances.

In addition, students make connections across

cultures, beliefs, and artists’ perspectives to learn

what inspires artists to create.

VISUAL ARTS (Grades 7–12) *Visual Arts courses focus on identifying and

achieving artistic goals; creating, reflecting on,

and evaluating art; and understanding art in

social and 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 & Urban Planning; Mixed Media

Example courses for grades 9–12: AP Studio Art

(2D or 3D); AP Drawing Portfolio; Post-AP Art

Topics vary by school.

PERFORMANCE ARTS (Grades 7–12) *Performance Arts courses require students to

apply previously learned skills in the context of

a production-based class.

Example courses for grades 7–8: Drama I or II;

Musical Theater I or II; Dance I or II

Courses for grades 9–12: Students are given

more responsibility for all aspects of production

for a dramatic performance.


MUSIC (Grades 7–12) *Music courses focus on technique and

performance.

Example courses for grades 7–8: Choir I or II;

Band I or II; Guitar I or II; Keyboarding I or II;

Strings I or II; Musical Theater I or II; Jazz Band

Course for grades 9–12: AP Music Theory


* Students must take at least one Fine Arts

elective in order to graduate.




EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Extracurricular activities enhance the learning experience and provide opportunities for enrichment, socialization, and achievement beyond the classroom. These activities allow students to interact with different groups, pursue individual interests, and develop new skills. To participate in extracurricular activities, students must exhibit good behavior and maintain a strong academic standing. As such, they learn to balance outside activities with advanced coursework, an important time management skill that will benefit them throughout their education.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES OFFERED AT BASIS SAN ANTONIO SHAVANO MAY INCLUDE:• Amnesty International Club

• Art Club

• Chess Club

• Computer Science Club

• Cyber Patriots

• Dance Club

• Drama Club

• Dungeons & Dragons Club

• For the Kids

• Game Club

• Girls Learn International

• Guitar Club

• HOSA

• Junior Classical League

• Leadership Club

• Math and Science UIL

• MATHCOUNTS

• Opt for Action Club

• Personal Self Defense

• Red Cross Club

• Rotary Interact Club

• Science Bowl

• Speech and Debate

• Student Science Fair

• Ukulele Club

• Yearbook and Journalism Club

SPORTS

• Basketball

• Cross Country

• Flag Football

• Golf

• Soccer

• Softball

• Swim Team

• Tennis

• Volleyball




SECONDARY GRADES FAQ WHAT ARE BASIS CHARTER SCHOOLS?The BASIS Charter Schools network comprises 31

charter schools throughout the United States—22 in

Arizona, 6 in Texas, 1 in Washington, D.C., and 2 in

Louisiana. All BASIS Charter Schools utilize the BASIS

Charter School Curriculum, which encourages

self-motivation and hard work, allows students to

master advanced content, and thoroughly

prepares them for college.

HOW DO I APPLY?Parents/Guardians should complete and submit

student enrollment applications during the Open

Enrollment period for the following school year.

However, applications are still accepted for the

following school year after Open Enrollment. You

may apply to more than 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. Applications do not need to be

signed in order to be entered in the lottery.

Applicants who are offered enrollment at a BASIS

Charter School will be provided with instructions for

accepting the offer, and printing and signing the

registration packet.

HOW DO THE LOTTERY AND WAITLIST WORK?If the number of applicants during Open

Enrollment exceeds the number of openings, (at

any grade level) enrollment is determined by a

lottery and waitlist. The Open Enrollment period for

BASIS Charter Schools is NOT first come, first served,

and only applications submitted during the Open

Enrollment period are included in the lottery.

Applications submitted after the Open Enrollment

period has ended will be processed on a first-

come, first-served basis, following applications

received during the Open Enrollment period.

Lottery drawings are held after the Open

Enrollment period has ended and applicants will

receive the results from the school or schools to

which they applied. The exact Open Enrollment

period and lottery dates are announced every

year. Detailed information will be available on

enrollBASIS.com once it is finalized.

WILL I HAVE TO PAY TUITION?No. BASIS Charter Schools are tuition-free.

BASIS Charter School enrollment policies are

available for review in the enrollment application

portal at enrollBASIS.com.



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SECONDARY GRADES FAQ (continued) WHAT IS THE SCHOOL-YEAR CALENDAR?The start date for each school is determined by the

Head of School and leadership team, and then

announced on the school’s website. To reduce the

chance of scheduling conflicts for BASIS Charter

School families with students in multiple grade

levels, or who attend different schools, we try to

align our school calendars with district school

calendars.

DO YOU HAVE BEFORE- AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS?

Yes. BASIS Charter Schools offer the Early Bird and

Late Bird programs to assist parents/guardians

whose schedules do not align with our schools’

scheduled start and end times.

DO YOU PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION?No. BASIS Charter Schools do not provide

transportation for students. However, we

encourage members of our parent-volunteer

booster clubs to identify carpool opportunities.

Do students struggle when they transfer to a BASIS Charter School DURING HIGH SCHOOL?High school students who transfer to a BASIS

Charter School receive individualized academic

plans based on the courses they have already

completed at their previous school(s). These plans

are intended to motivate students to reach their

highest academic potential, while also

considering their prior educational experience.

Students who transfer to a BASIS Charter School

later in the program still benefit from being part of

an academic-focused community and receive a

more advanced education than they would at a

traditional high school.

DO YOU OFFER COLLEGE COUNSELING?Yes. The college counseling process begins early

in the BASIS Charter School Curriculum. Students

attend educational seminars beginning in grade

8, to become more familiar with all facets of the

college application process. BASIS Charter School

seniors take a daily College Counseling Seminar

course, in which they explore potential colleges,

submit applications, apply for scholarships, and

prepare for interviews.




DO BASIS CHARTER SCHOOL GRADUATES RECEIVE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS?Yes. Each school’s College Guidance Coordinator

works diligently to help students find scholarship

opportunities. The average scholarship amount

earned by each 2020 BASIS Charter School

graduate was $112,175.

HOW MUCH HOMEWORK DO STUDENTS RECEIVE?Homework volume differs by grade level and by

course. For example, the average grade 6 BASIS

Charter School student is assigned between 30

minutes and two hours of homework per night. In

high 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

times per week. Beginning in grade 7, students

can choose to continue with Physical Education

as an elective 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 BASIS Charter School campus

offers an array of clubs and extracurricular

activities in which students can participate.

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, 59 percent of 2020 BASIS Charter School

graduates were accepted to a U.S. News & World

Report top 100 National University or National

Liberal Arts College, including Columbia,

Harvard, MIT, Princeton, Stanford, University of

Chicago, and Yale.




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