Anyone know of a humanities magnet high school (alternative to TJ)?

[Anonymous]

The problem is not in a change of heart, the problem is in applying to and accepting a spot at TJ without any real interest in STEM.

[Anonymous]

I have a child at TJ. While he loves math/science and takes plenty of "post AP classes" in those areas and wants to pursue a career in science, he loves language, history etc. as well. His ECs include debate, MUN etc. in addition to more traditional STEM activities such as Math Team, Chemistry/Biology Olympiads.

There are other kids like that at TJ as well. One kid I know is really into chemistry and math but also has a deep interest in WWII history and he is very knowledgeable on presidents with detailed knowledge on Ford and Nixon.

I have heard that history teachers at TJ get pointed out by students often as to why certain aspects of the lecture are incorrect and that often students have a deeper knowledge on a given topic than the history teachers. I think this is one of the reason why TJ does so well at MUN conferences and debate tournaments (one of the top teams in the country) even though it is STEM school.

TJ kids interested in math and science can also have an interest/aptitude in humanities areas as well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have a child at TJ. While he loves math/science and takes plenty of "post AP classes" in those areas and wants to pursue a career in science, he loves language, history etc. as well. His ECs include debate, MUN etc. in addition to more traditional STEM activities such as Math Team, Chemistry/Biology Olympiads.

There are other kids like that at TJ as well. One kid I know is really into chemistry and math but also has a deep interest in WWII history and he is very knowledgeable on presidents with detailed knowledge on Ford and Nixon.

I have heard that history teachers at TJ get pointed out by students often as to why certain aspects of the lecture are incorrect and that often students have a deeper knowledge on a given topic than the history teachers. I think this is one of the reason why TJ does so well at MUN conferences and debate tournaments (one of the top teams in the country) even though it is STEM school.

TJ kids interested in math and science can also have an interest/aptitude in humanities areas as well.

no kidding? Is this even controversial?
There have been posts here though suggesting it is okay to apply to TJ due to its rigor and reputation, even if you have no real interest in STEM.

[Anonymous]

Lots of eighth graders have equal interest and talent in both humanities and STEM subjects. Should those kids not apply?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Lots of eighth graders have equal interest and talent in both humanities and STEM subjects. Should those kids not apply?

go ahead and apply and be honest about it on the SIS and essays.

[Anonymous]

Why so hostile? Your kid didn't get in?

TJ puts lot of emphasis on writing as well. In fact some kids call it the Thomas Jefferson High School of English & Foreign Language since at times those classes turn out to be very rigorous and lot of time is spent on those classes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why so hostile? Your kid didn't get in?

TJ puts lot of emphasis on writing as well. In fact some kids call it the Thomas Jefferson High School of English & Foreign Language since at times those classes turn out to be very rigorous and lot of time is spent on those classes.

so TJ is a humanities school now too? is that what you're trying to get at?

[Anonymous]

Just because TJ is known as a renowned STEM high school, that doesn't mean it's not a humanities school. It has a very strong humanities program which is better than any other county high schools.

TJ humanities programs have many teachers with Ph.Ds, JDs, Ivy League school degrees teaching English/History and other humanities classes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lots of eighth graders have equal interest and talent in both humanities and STEM subjects. Should those kids not apply?

go ahead and apply and be honest about it on the SIS and essays.

That's what my child did and was accepted. My child wrote about many interests and involvements, some math and science, some in the humanities areas. The teachers who wrote the recs also commented on my child's strengths in a number of subjects. I just don't see why having varied interests and talents should be an issue.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just because TJ is known as a renowned STEM high school, that doesn't mean it's not a humanities school. It has a very strong humanities program which is better than any other county high schools.

TJ humanities programs have many teachers with Ph.Ds, JDs, Ivy League school degrees teaching English/History and other humanities classes.

And you speak for the school?

Please. It's not a humanities schol.

And listen to your argument. It's a humanities school, why just look at the teachers' credentials. That's called a non-sequitur.

[Anonymous]

TJ has a strong and exceptional Humanities program (in addition to the STEM program) and the students are recognized regionally/nationally for their achievements in Humanities areas in addition to the usual and more well known Science and Math programs and activities.

TJ has the highest number of winners among all of the county high schools in the scholastic writing contest,
TJ has the best orchestra program in the county,
TJ has the highest reading and writing SAT average scores in the county,
TJ was recognized for having one of the best yearbook in the country,
TJ Model UN team is the best in the county and one of the best in the country,
TJ Quizbowl team is the best in the county and one of the best in the country,
TJ has the highest number of gold/silver winners for national Spanish/Latin etc. exams in the county and one of the best performance in the country,
TJ debate teams are the best in the county and one of the best in the country,
TJ has many national poetry writing contest winners every year

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just because TJ is known as a renowned STEM high school, that doesn't mean it's not a humanities school. It has a very strong humanities program which is better than any other county high schools.

TJ humanities programs have many teachers with Ph.Ds, JDs, Ivy League school degrees teaching English/History and other humanities classes.

That is because humanities PhD's can't get the well paying STEM jobs.

[Anonymous]

Why would humanities Ph.D.s be looking for jobs in the STEM field?

[Anonymous]

The point is highpaying jobs are rare in the humanities; they can't get the STEM jobs

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:TJ has a strong and exceptional Humanities program (in addition to the STEM program) and the students are recognized regionally/nationally for their achievements in Humanities areas in addition to the usual and more well known Science and Math programs and activities.

TJ has the highest number of winners among all of the county high schools in the scholastic writing contest,
TJ has the best orchestra program in the county,
TJ has the highest reading and writing SAT average scores in the county,
TJ was recognized for having one of the best yearbook in the country,
TJ Model UN team is the best in the county and one of the best in the country,
TJ Quizbowl team is the best in the county and one of the best in the country,
TJ has the highest number of gold/silver winners for national Spanish/Latin etc. exams in the county and one of the best performance in the country,
TJ debate teams are the best in the county and one of the best in the country,
TJ has many national poetry writing contest winners every year

A lot of what you wrote is incorrect. Students would like a humanities magnet to get away from the STEM drones and their insufferable parents.