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BASIS Chandler Calendar

   

    

 

Congratulations to the

Acadec Team who placed 3rd overall at the Campo Verde Tournament! The team also placed 2nd in the Super Quiz Team Relay. 

 

 
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Greetings from the College Counseling Office

All the hard work that everyone: students, teachers, and parents has devoted to getting the seniors ready for college is starting to pay off. To date, every BASIS Chandler student has received an offer of admission to a college or university, and several students have received multiple offers of admission. We are looking forward to more incredible results in the coming weeks and will keep you posted as we go. For now, please take a look at the colleges that have already accepted students from BASIS Chandler.

Juniors should be turning their attention to the SAT and ACT. It is our suggestion that students take both of these tests as they assess slightly different skills. Remember, many colleges SuperScore, so we recommend taking the SAT at least two times before applying to any college or university. If you have any questions about this, please do not hesitate to contact me at robert.bowley@basischandler.org.

Colleges and Universities Accepting BASIS Chandler Students as of January 15, 2014

  • Oxford University
  • California Institute of Technology
  • Arizona State University
  • Barrett, The Honors College
  • University of Arizona (Honors College)
  • Northern Arizona University
  • Baylor University
  • California State University, Sacramento
  • Drexel University (Pennoni Honors College)
  • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
  • Hampden-Sydney College
  • Hofstra University
  • Pennsylvania State University
  • Purdue University
  • Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey at Newark
  • Saint Louis University
  • San Diego State University
  • Willamette University

 

 

 

    
  

 

 

Martin Luther King Day

There will be no school Monday,  January 20th  in observance of Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday. Classes and extracurricular clubs will resume at their normal time on Tuesday, January 21st.  Enjoy your holiday! 

 

 

    

Future Nights

BASIS Chandler Families:

 

We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Future Nights where our intentions are to we will  provide you with information regarding the exciting opportunities for next school year, and beyond.  We are holding specific grade-level meetings, in January and February, for parents and students to hear more about curriculum sequencing, college counseling, the senior year experience plus testimonials from current BASIS Chandler students and staff.  

 

Please attend the night for the grade your student will be moving into for the 2014-2015 school year.  For grades, times and dates, please see the flyer below. 

 

Thanks, and we look forward to sharing our passion and excitement about the direction our great school is moving towards!

 

 

 


  

 

BASIS Chandler 1st Annual Golf Tournament

Join us Sunday, May 4th at 7AM for our 1st Annual BASIS Chandler Golf Tournament, benefiting ATF.
 
The tournament will take place at the Ocotillo Golf Resort near the Ocotillo Road and South Alma School Road.
 
Cost is $100 per person for 18 holes of golf, a cart, unlimited driving range service, personalized scorecards, yardage guide and scoring.
 
To register, simply fill out the signup form and return it to the front office with your payment.
 
Space is limited, so sign up today!
 
  

 

 

 


  

 

Free College Planning Seminar

Come to a free, one-hour, "Making College More Affordable; Strategies to Reduce your Overall Cost of College" workshop by Monica Elliott-Felton CFP, an a College Planning Expert.  80% of families will overpay for college or pay for college to  the families detriment.  You don't have to do this!  Monica will help you:
  • Understand the total costs of college
  • Learn steps to take now to save on the total cost of college
  • Execute steps to maximize financial aid qualification
  • Learn the secrets to budget and afford the total cost of college
  • Dispel myths when comparing public vs. private school

This workshop is open to ALL BASIS Chandler families but will be of particular use for parents with children in grades 8-12.

 

Date: February 5, 2014

Time: 5:30-6:30

Location: BASIS Chandler Cafeteria

 

 College Planning Seminar Flyer

 

 

 

    
  

 

Summer Science Academy

The University of Arizona's College of Science will be offering two, week-long Science Academies at Biosphere 2 for middle and high school students during the month of July, 2014.  

 

The Biosphere 2 Science Academy provides a unique opportunity to explore and learn within one of the largest, cutting-edge environmental science research laboratories in the world.  Participants will team up with University of Arizona scientists who will immerse students in hands-on research projects designed to foster discovery, collaboration, and leadership. Under the direction of trained student counselors from the University of Arizona, participants will live on the Biosphere 2 campus in dormitory-style condominiums (casitas).

 

  • Session 1 (Students grades 6 - 9) - July 6-12
  • Session 2 (Students grades 9 - 12) - July 13-19

 

To REGISTER contact Nancy Boklund at 520-838-6192 or via email at

nboklund@email.arizona.edu.

 

Summer Science Academy at Biosphere

 

Biosphere 2 is located north of Tucson, Arizona, at the base of the stunning Santa Catalina Mountains and was recently named one of the 50 must see "Wonders of the World".

 

    

  

 

Senior Baby Pictures

The yearbook club needs the Senior's baby pictures (age 2-5ish) so that we can add them to the yearbook.  Their identities are going to be hidden on another page so that everyone has to guess who is who.  Please email a photo to Mrs. Kirk marina.kirk@basischandler.org.

 

 

 

  

 
  

 

 Spring Extracurricular Club/Sports 

Extra Curricular Sign up has begun. We will be looking at the completed registration forms and making cuts on Monday for clubs that do not meet the minimum required students. Students can continue to sign up for clubs next week for clubs which have met the minimum participants.

 

Please note that if you have an outstanding balance on your account through SMART for Charters, you will need to pay the balance before your student can participate in any additional clubs which will be starting the week of January 20, 2014 (No school on the 20th due to Martin Luther King Day). If you have any questions regarding your account please contact me at Anna.Charameda@basischandler.org and I will be more than happy to assist you in any way possible.

 

 

 

Spring Extracurricular Booklet

 

Extracurricular Registration Form

 

 


  

 

Science Fair

 
The BASIS Chandler Science Fair will be on  February 12th, 2014. The tri-fold poster boards needs to be ready for the presentation on February 3rd. Sample boards will be displayed in the class for viewing. We hope the kids are working on finishing the science fair projects.

 

BASIS Chandler Science Fair Schedule

  • January 20 (Monday) - No Science Fair due to Holiday
  •  January 22 (Wednesday) - An extra Science Fair Club to make up for Holiday 
  •  January 27 (Monday) - Normal Science Fair Club from 4:00 to 5:00pm
  • February 3th (Monday) - Evaluate poster boards
  • February 10th (Monday) - Evaluate poster boards
  • February 12th (Wednesday) - School science fair 

Students are encouraged to bring in written materials and analysis for feedback.  February 3th and 10th (Monday's), all projects must be ready and in a Science Fair Room by 4:00pm.  Teachers will evaluate their tri-fold poster board on their project and give their valuable feedback.

 

February 12th (Wednesday), Science Fair Judging and Open House. Judging will be from 4:30pm to 6:00pm.  All participants being judged will need to have their project setup by 4:15pm. Students need to be present by their boards at all times during judging. The Science Fair will be open to families and friends from 6:00pm to 7:00pm.  Winners will be notified during the open house.

 

Kindest Regards,

Mrs. Ananthnarayan, Mrs. Rajasekaran and Mr. Lemons
 

 

 


  

 

 

Barrett Summer Scholar
Barrett Summer Scholars (BSS) is a unique summer enrichment experience at Arizona State University for gifted, honors and academically-motivated 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students.  The program aims to introduce students to the exciting opportunities they can have through higher education and prepare them for enrollment and success at ASU and Barrett, the Honors College.  BSS provides students with a glimpse into the life of a college student and strives to give its participants a holistic experience that includes engaging in intellectually-stimulating coursework, living in a residence hall, and participating in a community of peers who share in their interests and abilities.

 

There will be a representative from Barrett at our information session on February 5, 2014 at 4:15 PM in the theatre.  Parents are welcome. 

  

For more detailed information about the Barrett's program, please visit their website at http://eoss.asu.edu/bss.

 

Applications for the program are available online NOW!

 

 

Barrett Summer Scholar Program Flyer

 

  
  

 

 

Get to know Mr. Sterbenz

If you could teach a different subject, what would it be?

I would teach Latin. I would probably have to learn Latin first. Once I learned some Latin, my students and I could spend entire class periods doing things like eating food, throwing balls at each other, and playing with flashlights in the dark... In all seriousness, I am always amazed by how much our Latin students (and teachers) know. Understanding that language is so valuable to our students, and I would love to be able to explore it with them. 

 

If you could be one for just 24 hours, what cereal box cartoon character would you be? Why?

Can I be the guy on the Quaker Oats canister? I really like his hat and white hair, and I always thought he looked like a nice person.

 

What do you consider to be the most valuable thing you own: when you were a child/teenager/now?

As a teenager, my most valuable possession was pooka shell necklace. It went really well with my bleached hair. These days, I really value my Bodum Chambord French press; it plays a major role in allowing me to make it through the day after spending the night awake with my new son Henry. 

 

What was the weirdest food you've ever eaten?

I don't eat weird things!

 

If you could spend 15 minutes with any person dead or alive, who would it be  and why?

I think I would hang out with Steve Irwin. I love animals, and I love crazy stories, and I love Australian accents. I would be super excited to hear some crazy stories about animals from a guy with an Australian accent.

 

 

 

 

BASIS Chandler . 1800 E. Chandler Blvd. . Chandler, AZ 85225

 

 

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 the Rehabilitation 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 Act and applicable state law, BASIS* does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or any other classification protected by law in any of its business activities, including its educational programs and activities which comply fully with the requirements of state and federal law and Title IX. 

 

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding BASIS' non discrimination policies:

Kristen Jordison, Director, Compliance and Government Affairs

BASIS Educational Group, Inc. 

7975 N. Hayden Road, Suite B100

Scottsdale, AZ 85258

480.289.2088 
 

*As used in this policy, the term "BASIS" refers to: BASIS.ed, BASIS Schools, Inc., BDC, A Public Charter School, Inc., and BTX Schools, Inc.