1. What supplies should I bring to Trailblazer Check-in?

  2. When are we getting Yearbooks (25-26 academic year)?

    • 1st week of August

    • School will provide information on picking up yearbooks

  3. What steps will the school take to ensure kids get enough time to eat?

    • Fewer classes will eat together going together which will help with shorter lunch limes

    • Expending to two serving lines

  4. Do we still have 80min classes or have we moved to 50min for 26-27 academic year?

    • BASIS Plano will continue with 80 minute classes.

    • Some BASIS campuses are doing 50 minute pilot programs, but BP is sticking with 80 minutes for this 26-27 academic year.

  5. Can you provide us insight into what changes have been going this summer within the building?

    • There was a lot of damage with bathrooms, so the school has fixed the issues and also added odor control of bathrooms

    • Damages to classrooms and walls were patched and repainted

    • Deep cleaning of the carpets, floors

  6. School apps:

    • Main ones are the following: ParentSquare, PikMyKid, Blackbaud

    • New parents: accept invitations via email and then further instructions are sent to ParentSquare (email from school)

  7. When is the next Legacy brick installation date for the second batch?

    • May and June purchases are not yet finalized and shipped.

  8. Is the school working on a Library? In the works…

    • Primary: Library nook-style in the Primary atrium

    • For upper, there will be a separate library (location tbd)

  9. Will grade level curriculums be shared in advance?

    • No

    • Students get syllabus in the first week of school

    • Curriculum nights will also be held where parents can meet the teachers (see calendar for dates)

  10. Lunch with kids?

    • School does not allow parents to have lunch with kids except for special occasions (i.e. Thanksgiving). However, for this upcoming 26-27 academic year, the School is planning to have grade/class picnics. These will be announced by directors at a later date (after school starts).

Playground Shade

Thank you for the 636 signatures received on the petition in June 2026. Megan Statler provided us the following update on July 16, 2026:

  • Temporary / short term solution: The school is adding multiple umbrellas to tables on the playground.

  • Long term: Plan to add permanent shade structure. One quote received was for $35K for one playground. The school is working on getting additional quotes.

  • Note: The focus is on the playground by bldg D (not the kinder playground since the school believes this one has better shade to begin with as it has 3 walls surrounding it).

Thank you to @Krupa for leading the effort and others as well (@Paris and @Lara). We will continue to provide updates once it becomes available to us.

Booster Information

1. What is a Booster? BASIS Plano Booster is a Parent Organization that provides assistance to the school, organizes events and activities, provides teacher/staff appreciation, fosters school and family social interaction, encourages students and parents to stay informed, build a community, and have a voice.

2. Booster is a volunteer group of working parents whose kids go to BASIS Plano. In addition to our mission stated above, we strive to continue to provide communications to parents via WhatsApp, Booster Newsletter, ParentSquare, and Social Media (Facebook, Instagram).

3. More information on how you can be a part of the BASIS Plano Booster can be found on our website, https://basisplanobooster.org. We will have a table at Trailblazer Check-in Days on Aug 5th-6th and 10th, 2026.

4. Booster email: BasisPlanoBooster@outlook.com.

5. We are always seeking volunteers for our Booster events, please reach out to us if you are interested.

6. Board and Chair positions are currently filled for the 2026-2027 academic school year, but we will have Grade Parents and Element Parents positions available in ~Sept 2026. We will communicate more information at that time. A Grade Parent is selected for each grade to represent kids and parents at the grade levels at monthly meetings with the school leadership and to communicate Booster and school communications to Element Parents. An Element Parent is selected for each class-element and completes duties as requested by primary teachers and Booster executive board. Selections includes but not limited to time committments and volunteer activity at Booster events.

BASIS Plano school

  1. Security

    • The school uses Raptor to check all visitors for outstanding warrants prior to entry into the school building each time.

    • Security cameras have been installed throughout the school, including hallways.

    • The company has hired a private firm to provide security guards actively on patrol.

    • The doors to enter the school will be locked at all times.

  2. Building

    • The building is a renovated church (2025) with some areas that are newly constructed. As of August 2025, the school has all new flooring, painted walls, etc. The class and playground spaces align with other BASIS campuses.

      1. There are no playground shades and not much playground equipment which has been a constant complaint from parents. This issue has been escalated to school administration.

    • The school has a designated area that is a storm shelter to hold all students in case of weather emergencies.

    • There are 2 gyms: 1. Main gym used by middle and upper grades and 2. Smaller gym used by Primary grade students.

  3. Escalation of Student Issues

    • K-3rd: Start escalation with LET

      1. If that doesn’t resolve your issue, then escalate to the Dean.

      2. If that doesn’t resolve your issue, then escalate to the Director

      3. If that doesn’t resolve your issue, escalate to the Head of School.

    • > G4 and above: Start escalation with the Dean

      1. If that doesn’t resolve your issue, then escalate to the Director

      2. If that doesn’t resolve your issue, escalate to the Head of School.

  4. Photography (school pics for students and class pictures)

    • The school contract with LifeTouch was eliminated Spring 2026.

    • As of June 2026, Megan Statler, Head of Operations, was reviewing local photography companies.

  5. School Apps - Reference the BASIS Plano newsletter provided by the school to sign up for the apps:

    • ParentSquare (communications from school to parents/students)

    • CraveIt (nutritional information, parents create an account for their kid(s) and add money for cafeteria food)

    • Pikmykid (digital platform designed to streamline and enhance the safety of student dismal procedures)

    • Blackbaud (a software platform used for billing, donations, and some academic information management)

      1. How do I enroll in blackbaud? You can enroll in blackbaud by visiting: https://enroll.blackbaud.school/charter. Enrollment links are usually provided separately for K–5 and Grades 6–9.

      2. What happens after I enroll in blackbaud? After BASIS Plano Primary or BASIS Plano activates your account (usually the next business day), you’ll receive a welcome email from blackbaud. Follow the instructions in the email to complete the setup.

      3. Do I need a special account to log in to blackbaud? Yes, logging into blackbaud requires a blackbaud ID (BBID). This is a secure login method, and it must be created and linked to your account after receiving the welcome letter.

      4. How do I make payments or purchases on blackbaud? Once your account is activated and linked with a BBID, you can log in and make payments. For example, you can purchase school items like the CJ (Communication Journal) directly through the platform.

      5. When can I pick up items purchased on blackbaud? Purchased items, such as the CJ cost, can be picked up at Trailblazer Check-In or as directed by the school.

      6. If you are still having issues with blackbaud, contact their help line at (877) 418-1003.

  6. School Drop-off / Pick-up / Transportation - Details on drop-off and pick-up areas will be provided by the school at the Trailblazer Check-in Aug 5th-6th and 10th, 2026.

    • Students are allowed to walk from nearby homes or plan to bike, including the first day of school. Electric bikes are also allowed, but the school does not take responsibility for lost or stolen bikes.

    • Utilize Red and Blue carlines. Do NOT cross across Preston Meadows. There is a crosswalk at Preston Meadows/Hedgecoxe lanes.

    • Can we drop off both kids, does one kid just have to wait around? Both kids can be dropped off at the same time; there is a program called Free Bird to help parents sync up drop off & pick up. However if your child is there after the time designated by the school you need to enroll in the Late Bird Program.

    • How early can kids be dropped off? 7:00 am. Reference ‘Free Bird…’ section below.

    • Is there a school bus service or carpool group?

      1. BASIS does not offer a school bus service.

      2. Carpool with other kids can be worked out with parents…you can reference the BASIS Plano Carpool spreadsheet which can be found on the Booster website under ‘Directory’.

  7. Free Bird & Late Bird Programs

    • Early Bird: Before-school care will begin at 7:00am for all students.

    • Late Bird: Fee-based afterschool care will be available until 6:00pm. This is an After School Care program for students that runs from 4:00PM - 6:00 PM.

    • Free Bird: A holding area for kids in the MPR (kids who are dropped off early with a sibling or friend who has a class starting prior to their class time).

  8. Extracurricular Activities & Afterschool

    • Are there any clubs or sports offered after school? Clubs: There will be sign-ups, more information at Trailblazer Check-in (Aug 5th-6th and 10th, 2026).

    • Students who participate in Clubs, Sports, and Other Extracurricular Activities may also attend Late Bird after the completion of their activity.

  9. Miscellaneous

    • Appointments during school time: Picking up your kids for an appointment: Enter Door 1, which is the main entrance to pick up your kid. Same location when you drop off your kid.

    • Lunch drop-off: Drop off lunch for your kids at Door 1.

    • The school plans to hold virtual coffee talks, recommend to attended these calls to ask Dr. Koch and school directors questions.

This document was created by BASIS Plano Booster & is not an official school document

Frequently Asked Questions