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March 25, 2023
Celebrating Science at BASIS Independent Fremont
Science is more than a subject in school. It is more than a career path. Science is a way of thinking, an analytical process-driven way of looking at the world. Science is a worldview fixed upon progress, intellectual humility, and evolving knowledge. This month, the students of BASIS Independent Fremont flexed their science muscles at the BIF Science Fair and STEM Fest. With hundreds of parents in attendance, students from kindergarten to grade 5 showcased projects spanning many branches of science.
March 21, 2023
BASIS Independent Schools Means Business Competition: Fremont Claims Inaugural Title
Congratulations to “Rainbow,” our student team from BASIS Independent Fremont, on winning the inaugural “BINS Means Business” competition. This is a startup pitch contest that any high school student or student team from each of our BASIS Independent Schools (BINS) can enter. The contestants competed locally at each of their schools, presenting a business idea following the Y Combinator pitch deck format. Then the school winners advanced to the finals, which were held on February 25th over Zoom. The five finalists split $10,000, with $5,000 and $2,000 awarded to the winner and runner-up, to allocate to a charity of their choice. This year’s theme was “sustainability,” and students participated from BASIS Independent Brooklyn, Fremont, Manhattan, McLean, and Silicon Valley.
March 15, 2023
The Magic Behind BIF’s Operations Team
Behind every stunning Broadway performance or Nascar photo finish, there is a team dedicated to navigating obstacles and pushing their common vision toward realization or beyond to even greater heights. At BASIS Independent Fremont, that group is our Operations Team. From tightening the literal nuts and bolts of the school to safeguarding the health of our community, the Operations department is our figurative “man behind the curtain,” creating moments of magic for students and staff every day. We sat down with the Lower School Operations team to pull the curtain back and hear, in their own words, how this magic is made.
January 17, 2023
Our Last In-Person Open House for this Admissions Season is Here!
Our last in-person admissions event for this season is here and we are overjoyed to welcome you to our campus this month! This event is a great way to learn more about our program and tour the campus before or after submitting your application! At this time we are accepting applications for TK-Grade 9 for Fall 2023.
For a comprehensive breakdown of our admissions process, consult the 2023 Admissions Guide also posted to our blog. Our Regular Admissions deadline is fast approaching on January 30, 2023!
We have two Open Houses for families on Sunday, January 29, 2023. This includes an Lower school open house at 10:00 AM and an Upper school open house at 1:00 PM.
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December 15, 2022
Three Strategies for Teaching Kindness
Parents, caretakers, and educators have a common goal, to nurture kindness and empathy. As role models, how can we help to reinforce kindness in children? BASIS Independent Fremont’s Head of Lower School, Mr. Wagoner, recently put pen to paper to share insights and three strategies for families to keep in mind when teaching kindness to their children.
December 2, 2022
10 Tips to Prepare Teens for Their High School Career
Toby Walker, Vice President of BASIS Independent Schools, shares insights on steps teenagers can take to prepare them to excel in high school. Mr. Walker served as Head of School for BASIS Independent Silicon Valley for more than five years before moving into the role of VP of the network. He was also an AP History Subject Expert Teacher at a BASIS Curriculum School.
High school brings many new experiences and changes for teens that can present themselves as scary if they lack proper preparation. Succeeding in high school is important for setting students on the right path for college and beyond. Here are some simple steps that teens can follow to get them ready for their high school years.
November 9, 2022
Day in the Life of a 2022 BIF TK Bumblebee
Transitional kindergarten (TK) is a student’s first and most formative introduction to navigating routines and cultivating autonomy. We, as parents and caretakers, may have fuzzy memories from this time, and a lot has changed since we were little ones experiencing the thrills of transitioning to a “big kid school” for the first time. To bring you up to speed, we followed our TK classes, led by an expert team of Early Education Teachers, to give a look into a day in the life of a 2022 BASIS Independent Fremont TK student.
October 24, 2022
Fall 2023: What to Expect at your In-Person Entrance Exam
At BASIS Independent Fremont, we seek applicants who have an interest in learning at an international level, a desire to make a contribution, a willingness to work hard, with an ambition to join a collaborative, supportive, and joyful community of peers and Subject Expert Teachers. Be ready to participate in a culture where academics are encouraged, learning is celebrated, and students have fun! In order to both ensure student success and manage the popularity of our program, admissions is a selective process.
October 5, 2022
Our First In-Person Open House in 3 Years is Here!
Our first in-person admissions events in 3 years are here and we are overjoyed to welcome you to our campus this October! This event is a great way to learn more about our program before or after submitting your application! At this time we are accepting applications for TK-Grade 9 for Fall 2023.
For a comprehensive breakdown of our admissions process, consult the 2023 Admissions Guide also posted to our blog. Our Regular Admissions deadline is fast approaching on January 30, 2023!
We have two Open Houses for families on Sunday, October 23, 2022. This includes an Lower school open house at 10:00 AM and an Upper school open house at 1:00 PM.
Continue reading for more details.
September 27, 2022
BASIS Independent Schools Scores Top National Rankings by Niche
The 2023 Niche school rankings are in and BASIS Independent Schools has remained a rankings powerhouse! The BASIS Independent Schools network now comprises six campuses—three of which have graduating classes—in locations across New York, Northern Virginia, the Bay Area, and the greater Seattle area. We are thrilled that campuses across our network continue to achieve such impressive national recognition year after year.
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