While we don’t know the weather forecast for Saturday, January 25^th, we do know the doors at BASIS Independent McLean will be open to welcome you to our Winter Open House!

Open House is the best way to learn about our advanced curriculum, discover our talented subject expert teachers, and meet our dynamic students and parents.

Please join our Open House on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Click here to register!

Open House Structure:

Doors open at 9:00 AM, and the length of the event and start time of your program will vary based on your program of interest. Please review the section below for your child’s grade of interest. Students are encouraged to join us as well.

Toddler–Kindergarten (The Early Learning Program)
Program Time: 9:00 AM–10:00 AM

Visit our Early Learning Program, where our youngest students learn and grow. Hear from Early Learning Expert Teachers, administrators, and parents as you learn how BIM fosters curiosity, exploration, and creativity. 

Following the program, you are invited to visit with our Parent Community Association (PCA) at the PCA Meet-and-Greet.

Grades 1–4 (The Primary Program)                                 
Program Time: 9:00 AM–10:00 AM

Visit with our Learning Expert and Subject Expect Teachers, where you will learn about our unique two-teacher model. From math and science to humanities, Mandarin, music, and more, hear about our focus on teaching students how to learn and how we spark a lifelong love of learning.

Following the program, you are invited to visit with our Parent Community Association (PCA) at the PCA Meet-and-Greet.

Grades 5–8 (The Middle School Program)                           
Program Time: 10:00 AM–11:30 AM

In the Middle School Program, we focus on developing the academic, executive functioning, and self-advocacy skills needed for success in the high school years. Hear from our Subject Expert Teachers about how they inspire excellence and from our students who address questions about the day in the life of a Red-Tailed Hawk. Plus, learn about the many athletic and academic competition teams, student clubs, international trips, and more.

If you arrive early, please join the Parent Community Association (PCA) for the PCA Meet-and-Greet and/or join our Student Ambassadors for a campus tour between 9:00-10:00 AM. The last tour will depart at 9:40 AM.

Grades 9 and Above (The High School Program)             
Program Time: 10:00 AM–11:30 AM

Educating tomorrow’s great innovators, pioneers, and thought leaders requires a well-rounded curriculum—one with breadth and depth across academic disciplines.

Meet students, faculty, and administrators as you and your child learn about high school at BIM, including our unique Senior Year. The High School Program will conclude with a Networking Mixer with our Student Ambassadors, teachers, and school leadership.

If you arrive early, please join the Parent Community Association (PCA) for the PCA Meet-and-Greet and/or join our Student Ambassadors for a campus tour between 9:00–10:00 AM. The last tour will depart at 9:40 AM.

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Don’t miss this interactive experience! Click here to register for our Winter Open House. As you get ready for a fun winter season, we hope you will choose to spend time with us and get to know our Red-Tailed Hawk community.

I look forward to meeting you soon!

Warm regards,
Sharon Brown

Director of Admissions | BASIS Independent McLean

sharon.brown@basisindependent.com