Sports at TJ

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My DS plays 3 sports at TJ and it's been fantastic for him. Many of the sports practice/condition over the summer and it's a great way to make friends and therefore know kids before entering. There is an open house in the spring where you can meet some coaches and kids (spring sports often have games/matches), but be sure to go to the sports night in June.

It's also a great way for parents to get involved/get clued in to what's going on too.

We have had the same experience at TJ. I second going to the open house where your child can sign up for information about various sports and other extracurriculars. Participating in a fall sport is particularly good for a new student because of the opportunity to make friends during the summer.

Getting our child home from practices wasn't a problem for our family because we dont live that far away from TJ, but I know that a lot of families carpooled to the farther away areas, so that part works out.

Sports have been a huge positive of my child's experience at TJ. I do believe that the physical activity and camaraderie provided by being part of a team are a great benefit for both physical and mental health. My kid was definitely more efficient at getting homework done after spending two hours working out and practicing with the team every day.

Totally agree!

[Anonymous]

I've heard about how sports kids are more efficient than their peers but it is hard to imagine they can complete the work with that much less
time. My rising 9th grader is on the fence about trying for a sport.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My DS plays 3 sports at TJ and it's been fantastic for him. Many of the sports practice/condition over the summer and it's a great way to make friends and therefore know kids before entering. There is an open house in the spring where you can meet some coaches and kids (spring sports often have games/matches), but be sure to go to the sports night in June.

It's also a great way for parents to get involved/get clued in to what's going on too.

We have had the same experience at TJ. I second going to the open house where your child can sign up for information about various sports and other extracurriculars. Participating in a fall sport is particularly good for a new student because of the opportunity to make friends during the summer.

Getting our child home from practices wasn't a problem for our family because we dont live that far away from TJ, but I know that a lot of families carpooled to the farther away areas, so that part works out.

Sports have been a huge positive of my child's experience at TJ. I do believe that the physical activity and camaraderie provided by being part of a team are a great benefit for both physical and mental health. My kid was definitely more efficient at getting homework done after spending two hours working out and practicing with the team every day.

Totally agree!

+100 , my kid doesn't care about TJ studies as much as TJ sports.. He got selected without trying , and is interested in top colleges, and thinks sports will help him get scholarships easily.

So, he is very happy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My DS plays 3 sports at TJ and it's been fantastic for him. Many of the sports practice/condition over the summer and it's a great way to make friends and therefore know kids before entering. There is an open house in the spring where you can meet some coaches and kids (spring sports often have games/matches), but be sure to go to the sports night in June.

It's also a great way for parents to get involved/get clued in to what's going on too.

We have had the same experience at TJ. I second going to the open house where your child can sign up for information about various sports and other extracurriculars. Participating in a fall sport is particularly good for a new student because of the opportunity to make friends during the summer.

Getting our child home from practices wasn't a problem for our family because we dont live that far away from TJ, but I know that a lot of families carpooled to the farther away areas, so that part works out.

Sports have been a huge positive of my child's experience at TJ. I do believe that the physical activity and camaraderie provided by being part of a team are a great benefit for both physical and mental health. My kid was definitely more efficient at getting homework done after spending two hours working out and practicing with the team every day.

Totally agree!

+100 , my kid doesn't care about TJ studies as much as TJ sports.. He got selected without trying , and is interested in top colleges, and thinks sports will help him get scholarships easily.

So, he is very happy.

You clearly need the "WE CAME FOR THE SPORTS" bumper sticker from
TJ.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I've heard about how sports kids are more efficient than their peers but it is hard to imagine they can complete the work with that much less
time. My rising 9th grader is on the fence about trying for a sport.

Totally unscientific, but I do think the physical activity clears the "cobwebs" and helps kids to think more clearly. My child did three sports each year for four years at TJ and was never up to all hours doing homework as I hear about from others.* He finished with a high GPA, Naitional Merit Scholar, and is a STEM major at a highly rated school. So it is possible to do well at TJ while participating in sports. We knew lots of other kids on his team who did equally well, so my kid is not an anomaly.

*The only times my child was up late doing homework was when he was in a small group and he needed information from a member of the group who sent stuff late at night. These kids were not on a sports team but talked about being up late every night doing homework.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I've heard about how sports kids are more efficient than their peers but it is hard to imagine they can complete the work with that much less
time. My rising 9th grader is on the fence about trying for a sport.

Totally unscientific, but I do think the physical activity clears the "cobwebs" and helps kids to think more clearly. My child did three sports each year for four years at TJ and was never up to all hours doing homework as I hear about from others.* He finished with a high GPA, Naitional Merit Scholar, and is a STEM major at a highly rated school. So it is possible to do well at TJ while participating in sports. We knew lots of other kids on his team who did equally well, so my kid is not an anomaly.

*The only times my child was up late doing homework was when he was in a small group and he needed information from a member of the group who sent stuff late at night. These kids were not on a sports team but talked about being up late every night doing homework.

If your child is on Varsity, with games that BEGIN at 6:30/7pm and ending after 8:30p, it can be a late night of homework. Not sure what 3 sports your child participated in, but many Varsity sports follow this schedule.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I've heard about how sports kids are more efficient than their peers but it is hard to imagine they can complete the work with that much less
time. My rising 9th grader is on the fence about trying for a sport.

Totally unscientific, but I do think the physical activity clears the "cobwebs" and helps kids to think more clearly. My child did three sports each year for four years at TJ and was never up to all hours doing homework as I hear about from others.* He finished with a high GPA, Naitional Merit Scholar, and is a STEM major at a highly rated school. So it is possible to do well at TJ while participating in sports. We knew lots of other kids on his team who did equally well, so my kid is not an anomaly.

*The only times my child was up late doing homework was when he was in a small group and he needed information from a member of the group who sent stuff late at night. These kids were not on a sports team but talked about being up late every night doing homework.

If your child is on Varsity, with games that BEGIN at 6:30/7pm and ending after 8:30p, it can be a late night of homework. Not sure what 3 sports your child participated in, but many Varsity sports follow this schedule.

When they have later games, they have free time in the afternoon, so homework can be done then. My child's sports had a lot of Saturday competitions, also. He and many of his teammates would sometimes use eighth period to get homework done when they knew they'd be busy later. It comes down to planning and using time efficiently. My son had been very involved in sports before high school, also, so already had experience with using every free minute to get everything for school done and knowing that he needed to prioritize his sleep to stay healthy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I've heard about how sports kids are more efficient than their peers but it is hard to imagine they can complete the work with that much less
time. My rising 9th grader is on the fence about trying for a sport.

Totally unscientific, but I do think the physical activity clears the "cobwebs" and helps kids to think more clearly. My child did three sports each year for four years at TJ and was never up to all hours doing homework as I hear about from others.* He finished with a high GPA, Naitional Merit Scholar, and is a STEM major at a highly rated school. So it is possible to do well at TJ while participating in sports. We knew lots of other kids on his team who did equally well, so my kid is not an anomaly.

*The only times my child was up late doing homework was when he was in a small group and he needed information from a member of the group who sent stuff late at night. These kids were not on a sports team but talked about being up late every night doing homework.

If your child is on Varsity, with games that BEGIN at 6:30/7pm and ending after 8:30p, it can be a late night of homework. Not sure what 3 sports your child participated in, but many Varsity sports follow this schedule.

She is lying .. ignore her.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I've heard about how sports kids are more efficient than their peers but it is hard to imagine they can complete the work with that much less
time. My rising 9th grader is on the fence about trying for a sport.

Totally unscientific, but I do think the physical activity clears the "cobwebs" and helps kids to think more clearly. My child did three sports each year for four years at TJ and was never up to all hours doing homework as I hear about from others.* He finished with a high GPA, Naitional Merit Scholar, and is a STEM major at a highly rated school. So it is possible to do well at TJ while participating in sports. We knew lots of other kids on his team who did equally well, so my kid is not an anomaly.

*The only times my child was up late doing homework was when he was in a small group and he needed information from a member of the group who sent stuff late at night. These kids were not on a sports team but talked about being up late every night doing homework.

If your child is on Varsity, with games that BEGIN at 6:30/7pm and ending after 8:30p, it can be a late night of homework. Not sure what 3 sports your child participated in, but many Varsity sports follow this schedule.

She is lying .. ignore her.

What are you talking about? It's not a secret. Check sport schedules for field hockey, soccer, football, etc... - Signed TJ mom

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I've heard about how sports kids are more efficient than their peers but it is hard to imagine they can complete the work with that much less
time. My rising 9th grader is on the fence about trying for a sport.

Totally unscientific, but I do think the physical activity clears the "cobwebs" and helps kids to think more clearly. My child did three sports each year for four years at TJ and was never up to all hours doing homework as I hear about from others.* He finished with a high GPA, Naitional Merit Scholar, and is a STEM major at a highly rated school. So it is possible to do well at TJ while participating in sports. We knew lots of other kids on his team who did equally well, so my kid is not an anomaly.

*The only times my child was up late doing homework was when he was in a small group and he needed information from a member of the group who sent stuff late at night. These kids were not on a sports team but talked about being up late every night doing homework.

If your child is on Varsity, with games that BEGIN at 6:30/7pm and ending after 8:30p, it can be a late night of homework. Not sure what 3 sports your child participated in, but many Varsity sports follow this schedule.

Easy to look for yourself: http://www.colonialathletics.org

She is lying .. ignore her.

What are you talking about? It's not a secret. Check sport schedules for field hockey, soccer, football, etc... - Signed TJ mom

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I've heard about how sports kids are more efficient than their peers but it is hard to imagine they can complete the work with that much less
time. My rising 9th grader is on the fence about trying for a sport.

Totally unscientific, but I do think the physical activity clears the "cobwebs" and helps kids to think more clearly. My child did three sports each year for four years at TJ and was never up to all hours doing homework as I hear about from others.* He finished with a high GPA, Naitional Merit Scholar, and is a STEM major at a highly rated school. So it is possible to do well at TJ while participating in sports. We knew lots of other kids on his team who did equally well, so my kid is not an anomaly.

*The only times my child was up late doing homework was when he was in a small group and he needed information from a member of the group who sent stuff late at night. These kids were not on a sports team but talked about being up late every night doing homework.

If your child is on Varsity, with games that BEGIN at 6:30/7pm and ending after 8:30p, it can be a late night of homework. Not sure what 3 sports your child participated in, but many Varsity sports follow this schedule.

Easy to check scheduled for yourself: http://www.colonialathletics.org

She is lying .. ignore her.

What are you talking about? It's not a secret. Check sport schedules for field hockey, soccer, football, etc... - Signed TJ mom

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I've heard about how sports kids are more efficient than their peers but it is hard to imagine they can complete the work with that much less
time. My rising 9th grader is on the fence about trying for a sport.

Totally unscientific, but I do think the physical activity clears the "cobwebs" and helps kids to think more clearly. My child did three sports each year for four years at TJ and was never up to all hours doing homework as I hear about from others.* He finished with a high GPA, Naitional Merit Scholar, and is a STEM major at a highly rated school. So it is possible to do well at TJ while participating in sports. We knew lots of other kids on his team who did equally well, so my kid is not an anomaly.

*The only times my child was up late doing homework was when he was in a small group and he needed information from a member of the group who sent stuff late at night. These kids were not on a sports team but talked about being up late every night doing homework.

Not every kid is same.. My neighbor's kid dropped out after 1 year, as he could not handle the commute and studies, while he wanted to participate in sports.. He is now at his base school, didn't see him complaining that he missed TJ.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I've heard about how sports kids are more efficient than their peers but it is hard to imagine they can complete the work with that much less
time. My rising 9th grader is on the fence about trying for a sport.

Totally unscientific, but I do think the physical activity clears the "cobwebs" and helps kids to think more clearly. My child did three sports each year for four years at TJ and was never up to all hours doing homework as I hear about from others.* He finished with a high GPA, Naitional Merit Scholar, and is a STEM major at a highly rated school. So it is possible to do well at TJ while participating in sports. We knew lots of other kids on his team who did equally well, so my kid is not an anomaly.

*The only times my child was up late doing homework was when he was in a small group and he needed information from a member of the group who sent stuff late at night. These kids were not on a sports team but talked about being up late every night doing homework.

If your child is on Varsity, with games that BEGIN at 6:30/7pm and ending after 8:30p, it can be a late night of homework. Not sure what 3 sports your child participated in, but many Varsity sports follow this schedule.

She is lying .. ignore her.

Ahem: http://www.colonialathletics.org

[Anonymous]

She is lying ..ignore her.

What an odd thing to say. Who is lying and about what?

[Anonymous]

If your child is on Varsity, with games that BEGIN at 6:30/7pm and ending after 8:30p, it can be a late night of homework. Not sure what 3 sports your child participated in, but many Varsity sports follow this schedule.

Kids who do the running sports (cross country, winter track and field, and spring track and field) don't typically have evening meets. The meets are either right after school during the regular practice time or on Saturdays, except for two or three Friday evening meets in the winter. You'll see track kids with their books out at meets getting some work done in between events. You learn to be disciplined and set priorities.