Why do some parents so obsessed with TJ?

[Anonymous]

Will TJ boost your children's possibility of getting admission from a top college?

[Anonymous]

No

[Anonymous]

Read some of the other threads.
Yes Some people are obsessed with it because they think it will be a golden ticket for college.

Most families with kids at the school say that is not the case. But they and their kids are huge fans of it still because it is such a unique environment to get to go to a school made up of kids who are into and serious about school. For kids that its academic intensity is a good fit for it is a really great spot. So it inspires strong feelings.

[Anonymous]

Going to TJ means you get an A+ as a parent and you get to put a TJ sticker on the car to tell everyone about your A+ parenting skills.

[Anonymous]

Why are some parents obsessed with Harvard and MIT?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Going to TJ means you get an A+ as a parent and you get to put a TJ sticker on the car to tell everyone about your A+ parenting skills.

There are thousands of full A middle schooler with inflated grades
It's a lottery process. People all know this
Who would give it a shit to a TJ parent car sticker?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Going to TJ means you get an A+ as a parent and you get to put a TJ sticker on the car to tell everyone about your A+ parenting skills.

There are thousands of full A middle schooler with inflated grades
It's a lottery process. People all know this
Who would give it a shit to a TJ parent car sticker?

People instantly let you cut into their lane when driving. It is very helpful during rush hour.

[Anonymous]

It's access to good teachers, solid curriculum, a like minded cohort, and amazing facilities. There is a planetarium, professionally outfitted labs, mentorship opportunities with great companies/research institutions, research librarian on staff, and teachers who hold you to a high standard. Some of the nonsense you find at base high schools doesn't happen here because kids are engaged and want to learn. Their focus is just different.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Going to TJ means you get an A+ as a parent and you get to put a TJ sticker on the car to tell everyone about your A+ parenting skills.

Mount Vernon parents get to put their student's high school bumper sticker on their car, but TJ parents shouldn't?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's access to good teachers, solid curriculum, a like minded cohort, and amazing facilities. There is a planetarium, professionally outfitted labs, mentorship opportunities with great companies/research institutions, research librarian on staff, and teachers who hold you to a high standard. Some of the nonsense you find at base high schools doesn't happen here because kids are engaged and want to learn. Their focus is just different.

Does TJ send significantly more students to top research universities than other high schools in the region?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's access to good teachers, solid curriculum, a like minded cohort, and amazing facilities. There is a planetarium, professionally outfitted labs, mentorship opportunities with great companies/research institutions, research librarian on staff, and teachers who hold you to a high standard. Some of the nonsense you find at base high schools doesn't happen here because kids are engaged and want to learn. Their focus is just different.

Does TJ send significantly more students to top research universities than other high schools in the region?

Yes. TJ has several students admitted to MIT every year as well as other prestigious Ivys. More than any other high school in FCPS.

[Anonymous]

There should be a separate TJ forum because AAP concerns are not TJ concerns and vice versa!

--Parent of an AAP kid who is not hell bent on TJ

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Going to TJ means you get an A+ as a parent and you get to put a TJ sticker on the car to tell everyone about your A+ parenting skills.

Mount Vernon parents get to put their student's high school bumper sticker on their car, but TJ parents shouldn't?

My child is at TJ and going to a HYPSM (see I like to brag too), but it is cringe to see a TJ or a HYPSM sticker on the car.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There should be a separate TJ forum because AAP concerns are not TJ concerns and vice versa!

--Parent of an AAP kid who is not hell bent on TJ

Your request is denied. TJ is an AAP high school option.

Posters have been thoughtfully including TJ in the subject line so that those not interested, like yourself, can easily skip the topic. Please take a moment to read subject line more carefully.

-Parent of an AAP TJ student

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Going to TJ means you get an A+ as a parent and you get to put a TJ sticker on the car to tell everyone about your A+ parenting skills.

Mount Vernon parents get to put their student's high school bumper sticker on their car, but TJ parents shouldn't?

My child is at TJ and going to a HYPSM (see I like to brag too), but it is cringe to see a TJ or a HYPSM sticker on the car.

Mount Vernon sticker not a cringe?