Introducing the BASIS Independent Bothell Orcas!
We are excited to introduce BASIS Independent Bothell’s mascot — the Orca!
Taking into consideration our region and our mission, we think the Orca will represent our school community in so many ways.
Did you know that orcas…
…are extremely social, and live with their pods?
…travel more than any other animal on the planet, except for humans?
…have their own distinct languages and dialects?
…have an IQ that is the equivalent of a 15/16 year-old human child?
…coordinate and plan as a team when hunting?
…have evolved through culture?
…own the most developed insular cortex in the world?
…play?!
The BASIS Independent Bothell community will embrace the Orca in many ways:
Already enrolled families will be receiving BASIS Independent Bothell Orca gear in the next few weeks
Early in our first year, students will name the Orca mascot
Participation in Orca-focused events including:
Orca Recovery Day – October 19
World Orca Day – Mid-July
Creating school-wide pods to develop connections between older and younger students
Adopting an Orca
