Introducing the House System to BASIS Independent McLean
Many of you have probably heard about the House System but only to the extent that it exists. So what exactly is its purpose and what does it...
Dear BIM Ninth Graders,
For those coming from other schools BASIS Independent McLean can be an exciting yet confusing experience. This article will not clear up any of that confusion because I am...
This month Mr. Jason Shorbe joins BASIS Independent McLean as the new Head of School. By way of an introduction, the BIM Bulletin has prepared a brief interview with Mr. Shorbe.
BIM Bulletin: How...
It is said by college admissions officers that the best college applications are those that close peers can identify even without a name labeled on the file. As a high school senior myself, I attempted...
Prom, one of the most extravagant events of the entire school year, is often looked at as a major point in high school students’ lives. It is a formal dance held by the school toward the end of the school...
Just hearing her voice…One memorable experience I had in the past couple months was interviewing Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton. It was amazing to hear her voice over the phone. The fact that she was...
On Saturday, February 6th, The BIM Chinese Culture Club virtually celebrated Lunar New Year. The holiday is celebrated by almost one-fifth of the world. It originated in China nearly 4000 years ago and...
Due to the current situation right now, students have been moved to online learning. I’m sure it has negatively or positively affected many students. This article will focus on the different platforms...
Lindsey Fors, the school counselor, joined BIM February of 2020. Before working here, Ms. Fors worked in Argentina as a youth soccer coach. While there, Ms. Fors was passionate about counseling kids. Once...
The point of school is to learn in a classroom environment, but how can that happen when we are in the midst of a global pandemic? While things are getting somewhat better, the rate of Covid-19 cases continues...
