IBET groups at TJ

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:DD is in Larson, Harris, Seyler IBET and according to upperclassmen she should run for the hill! Any input?

PP from above whose kid had DelCerro IBET last year. Seyer was the Design Tech teacher in that IBET. Does not teach, and definately does not grade the assignments. 3rd quarter, he entered zeros in for 3 of DCs labs, and a C- as the quarter grade. DC emailed and asked why, and he said that grades were due, and he hadn't graded the labs yet, so zeros were "placeholders". The grade was not corrected until after school let out 4th quarter. And the robot project (which you will come to hate 4th quarter) was a clusterf**k.

So, it's a bad teacher in DT. But a new IBET configuration (last year was DelCerro and Lago with Seyler). Don't know much about the other 2. Getting good Bio and English teachers are a lot more important in the long run. Good luck!

DD had Larsen/seyler/Harris last year. Had a good experience and did well. Learned lots in design and technology without any electronics or robotics background. She also had a great peer group in the class.

I would not plan on marching in to the front office for this sort of problem. TJ is big on student self advocacy.

[Anonymous]

You do know different kids interact with different teachers in different ways. Also, it's TJ - it's suppose to be hard. Stop helicoptering and let your kid deal with it. Let your kid advocate. Yes, I have a TJ kid who had a very rude awakening when he started at TJ but is thriving, and loving it now.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:For the previous poster, Holman's IBET group is very tough meaning other two teachers?

Holman,geiger and Lang boswell - any inputs on this IBET Group?

Holman: very tough
Geiger: bad
Boswell: good teacher, very bad grading

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DD is in Larson, Harris, Seyler IBET and according to upperclassmen she should run for the hill! Any input?

PP from above whose kid had DelCerro IBET last year. Seyer was the Design Tech teacher in that IBET. Does not teach, and definately does not grade the assignments. 3rd quarter, he entered zeros in for 3 of DCs labs, and a C- as the quarter grade. DC emailed and asked why, and he said that grades were due, and he hadn't graded the labs yet, so zeros were "placeholders". The grade was not corrected until after school let out 4th quarter. And the robot project (which you will come to hate 4th quarter) was a clusterf**k.

So, it's a bad teacher in DT. But a new IBET configuration (last year was DelCerro and Lago with Seyler). Don't know much about the other 2. Getting good Bio and English teachers are a lot more important in the long run. Good luck!

I'd be conferencing with the principal on this issue.

At my DDs school, teachers are required to input grades within 2 weeks of the due date.

BTDT. Although under the advocacy guidelines, it is counselor then AP. Nothing changed, and the admin shrugged. And they are not interested in hearing from parents. At TJ, it's on the kids. We got nowhere.

Maybe the new principal will be better. But there are already concerns about her. She's been in the school since July. Kids have been there for summer school, then sports and band practice, etc. and no one has seen her. Parents are starting to get upset that she hasn't stopped by some of the band and sports practices, parents meeting, etc to introduce herself, didn't stop in during summer school lunch and say hello, etc. nothing fancy-- just walking around the school and saying hello to the kids already there. And a lot of kids are there everyday now for various things. Anyway, parents are pretty upset that she isn't visible. I don't know any kid who has met her.

I hope she is more involved. TJ needs a hands on admin.

OP here - really disappointed to read the above. Heard the Principal speak at Orientation and was quite optimistic - now this....

As for DC's IBET group - Holman/ Glotfelty / Geiger .

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DD is in Larson, Harris, Seyler IBET and according to upperclassmen she should run for the hill! Any input?

PP from above whose kid had DelCerro IBET last year. Seyer was the Design Tech teacher in that IBET. Does not teach, and definately does not grade the assignments. 3rd quarter, he entered zeros in for 3 of DCs labs, and a C- as the quarter grade. DC emailed and asked why, and he said that grades were due, and he hadn't graded the labs yet, so zeros were "placeholders". The grade was not corrected until after school let out 4th quarter. And the robot project (which you will come to hate 4th quarter) was a clusterf**k.

So, it's a bad teacher in DT. But a new IBET configuration (last year was DelCerro and Lago with Seyler). Don't know much about the other 2. Getting good Bio and English teachers are a lot more important in the long run. Good luck!

I'd be conferencing with the principal on this issue.

At my DDs school, teachers are required to input grades within 2 weeks of the due date.

BTDT. Although under the advocacy guidelines, it is counselor then AP. Nothing changed, and the admin shrugged. And they are not interested in hearing from parents. At TJ, it's on the kids. We got nowhere.

Maybe the new principal will be better. But there are already concerns about her. She's been in the school since July. Kids have been there for summer school, then sports and band practice, etc. and no one has seen her. Parents are starting to get upset that she hasn't stopped by some of the band and sports practices, parents meeting, etc to introduce herself, didn't stop in during summer school lunch and say hello, etc. nothing fancy-- just walking around the school and saying hello to the kids already there. And a lot of kids are there everyday now for various things. Anyway, parents are pretty upset that she isn't visible. I don't know any kid who has met her.

I hope she is more involved. TJ needs a hands on admin.

OP here - really disappointed to read the above. Heard the Principal speak at Orientation and was quite optimistic - now this....

As for DC's IBET group - Holman/ Glotfelty / Geiger .

I had 2 kids at TJ - neither ever met the previous principal Dr. Glazer, beyond a high-five once in the hall. Maybe some of the parents who were Glazer's buddies are getting worried they won't be able to manipulate the new principal the way they did Glazer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DD is in Larson, Harris, Seyler IBET and according to upperclassmen she should run for the hill! Any input?

PP from above whose kid had DelCerro IBET last year. Seyer was the Design Tech teacher in that IBET. Does not teach, and definately does not grade the assignments. 3rd quarter, he entered zeros in for 3 of DCs labs, and a C- as the quarter grade. DC emailed and asked why, and he said that grades were due, and he hadn't graded the labs yet, so zeros were "placeholders". The grade was not corrected until after school let out 4th quarter. And the robot project (which you will come to hate 4th quarter) was a clusterf**k.

So, it's a bad teacher in DT. But a new IBET configuration (last year was DelCerro and Lago with Seyler). Don't know much about the other 2. Getting good Bio and English teachers are a lot more important in the long run. Good luck!

I'd be conferencing with the principal on this issue.

At my DDs school, teachers are required to input grades within 2 weeks of the due date.

BTDT. Although under the advocacy guidelines, it is counselor then AP. Nothing changed, and the admin shrugged. And they are not interested in hearing from parents. At TJ, it's on the kids. We got nowhere.

Maybe the new principal will be better. But there are already concerns about her. She's been in the school since July. Kids have been there for summer school, then sports and band practice, etc. and no one has seen her. Parents are starting to get upset that she hasn't stopped by some of the band and sports practices, parents meeting, etc to introduce herself, didn't stop in during summer school lunch and say hello, etc. nothing fancy-- just walking around the school and saying hello to the kids already there. And a lot of kids are there everyday now for various things. Anyway, parents are pretty upset that she isn't visible. I don't know any kid who has met her.

I hope she is more involved. TJ needs a hands on admin.

OP here - really disappointed to read the above. Heard the Principal speak at Orientation and was quite optimistic - now this....

As for DC's IBET group - Holman/ Glotfelty / Geiger .

Mine too!!!

Many deep breaths needed. More for me than DS. Everything will be okay.

[Anonymous]

This is just false .. the principal has been all over the school, at a field hockey game before the year started ... meeting with people and students :

Maybe the new principal will be better. But there are already concerns about her. She's been in the school since July. Kids have been there for summer school, then sports and band practice, etc. and no one has seen her. Parents are starting to get upset that she hasn't stopped by some of the band and sports practices, parents meeting, etc to introduce herself, didn't stop in during summer school lunch and say hello, etc. nothing fancy-- just walking around the school and saying hello to the kids already there. And a lot of kids are there everyday now for various things. Anyway, parents are pretty upset that she isn't visible. I don't know any kid who has met her.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DD is in Larson, Harris, Seyler IBET and according to upperclassmen she should run for the hill! Any input?

PP from above whose kid had DelCerro IBET last year. Seyer was the Design Tech teacher in that IBET. Does not teach, and definately does not grade the assignments. 3rd quarter, he entered zeros in for 3 of DCs labs, and a C- as the quarter grade. DC emailed and asked why, and he said that grades were due, and he hadn't graded the labs yet, so zeros were "placeholders". The grade was not corrected until after school let out 4th quarter. And the robot project (which you will come to hate 4th quarter) was a clusterf**k.

So, it's a bad teacher in DT. But a new IBET configuration (last year was DelCerro and Lago with Seyler). Don't know much about the other 2. Getting good Bio and English teachers are a lot more important in the long run. Good luck!

I'd be conferencing with the principal on this issue.

At my DDs school, teachers are required to input grades within 2 weeks of the due date.

BTDT. Although under the advocacy guidelines, it is counselor then AP. Nothing changed, and the admin shrugged. And they are not interested in hearing from parents. At TJ, it's on the kids. We got nowhere.

Maybe the new principal will be better. But there are already concerns about her. She's been in the school since July. Kids have been there for summer school, then sports and band practice, etc. and no one has seen her. Parents are starting to get upset that she hasn't stopped by some of the band and sports practices, parents meeting, etc to introduce herself, didn't stop in during summer school lunch and say hello, etc. nothing fancy-- just walking around the school and saying hello to the kids already there. And a lot of kids are there everyday now for various things. Anyway, parents are pretty upset that she isn't visible. I don't know any kid who has met her.

I hope she is more involved. TJ needs a hands on admin.

OP here - really disappointed to read the above. Heard the Principal speak at Orientation and was quite optimistic - now this....

As for DC's IBET group - Holman/ Glotfelty / Geiger .

I had 2 kids at TJ - neither ever met the previous principal Dr. Glazer, beyond a high-five once in the hall. Maybe some of the parents who were Glazer's buddies are getting worried they won't be able to manipulate the new principal the way they did Glazer.

Manipulate, how

[Anonymous]

TJ sounds delightful

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:TJ sounds delightful

It is. Seriously. In many ways it is an amazing place, especially for the "right kid," which is a smarts thing, but also an intangible fit thing. The new principal says she is focusing on decreasing homework and dealing with academic integrity. We'll see what happens-- it would be nice.

Like many schools, there are pluses and minuses, and you get ioutwhat you put in. It is a high workload, and they have a cheating problem. These are negatives. But. I know a lot of kids who love TJ. The classes, the different academic setup (IBET, CHUM, blocked Humanities, their senior lab), the unique TJ things (no bells, one lunch period, can eat anywhere in the scho, iNite, JDay, no real need for lockers with locks, 8th period, and the fact it operates more like a college than a HS). THE Active alumni base that is very involved in the school, hires TJ kids as interns, etc.. And they especially like the kids-- bright, motivated, generally very kind, and most have a "we are all in this Is together"/ once a TJ kid, always a TJ kid attitude (and a few are a**holes-- this being HS).

The kids who are motivated enough to deal with the workload, are interested in the classes, and especially those who put themselllves out there (do iNite, homecoming, Sadies, join a club, sportor team Etc) seem to thrive. The ones who were "convinced" to attended, and who do not get involved in the school are often miserable. And eventually drop back to their base school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:TJ sounds delightful

It is. Seriously. In many ways it is an amazing place, especially for the "right kid," which is a smarts thing, but also an intangible fit thing. The new principal says she is focusing on decreasing homework and dealing with academic integrity. We'll see what happens-- it would be nice.

Like many schools, there are pluses and minuses, and you get ioutwhat you put in. It is a high workload, and they have a cheating problem. These are negatives. But. I know a lot of kids who love TJ. The classes, the different academic setup (IBET, CHUM, blocked Humanities, their senior lab), the unique TJ things (no bells, one lunch period, can eat anywhere in the scho, iNite, JDay, no real need for lockers with locks, 8th period, and the fact it operates more like a college than a HS). THE Active alumni base that is very involved in the school, hires TJ kids as interns, etc.. And they especially like the kids-- bright, motivated, generally very kind, and most have a "we are all in this Is together"/ once a TJ kid, always a TJ kid attitude (and a few are a**holes-- this being HS).

The kids who are motivated enough to deal with the workload, are interested in the classes, and especially those who put themselllves out there (do iNite, homecoming, Sadies, join a club, sportor team Etc) seem to thrive. The ones who were "convinced" to attended, and who do not get involved in the school are often miserable. And eventually drop back to their base school.

What happens to the ones who have a significant out of school passion/commitment that requires leaving school early and many hours of non-school activities, who also happen to get a bad IBET - can they survive?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:TJ sounds delightful

It is. Seriously. In many ways it is an amazing place, especially for the "right kid," which is a smarts thing, but also an intangible fit thing. The new principal says she is focusing on decreasing homework and dealing with academic integrity. We'll see what happens-- it would be nice.

Like many schools, there are pluses and minuses, and you get ioutwhat you put in. It is a high workload, and they have a cheating problem. These are negatives. But. I know a lot of kids who love TJ. The classes, the different academic setup (IBET, CHUM, blocked Humanities, their senior lab), the unique TJ things (no bells, one lunch period, can eat anywhere in the scho, iNite, JDay, no real need for lockers with locks, 8th period, and the fact it operates more like a college than a HS). THE Active alumni base that is very involved in the school, hires TJ kids as interns, etc.. And they especially like the kids-- bright, motivated, generally very kind, and most have a "we are all in this Is together"/ once a TJ kid, always a TJ kid attitude (and a few are a**holes-- this being HS).

The kids who are motivated enough to deal with the workload, are interested in the classes, and especially those who put themselllves out there (do iNite, homecoming, Sadies, join a club, sportor team Etc) seem to thrive. The ones who were "convinced" to attended, and who do not get involved in the school are often miserable. And eventually drop back to their base school.

What happens to the ones who have a significant out of school passion/commitment that requires leaving school early and many hours of non-school activities, who also happen to get a bad IBET - can they survive?

TJ is not a school I would leave early on a regular basis-- Good IBET or and IBET. Do you have a kid taking less than a full load? That is the only way that works. But it's a problem, because the diploma requires extra classes. TJ survive on significant extracuicurs. But at some point, missing too much school and plugging away multiple hours a day outside TJ on something non-TJ related is going to become impossible. How do you plan to make this work?

[Anonymous]

Not sure you can make it work, nor would be enjoyable for your kid. If it's a "passion" that takes this much time and it's not STEM I would recommend TJ. If it's STEM can you try to look at what TJ has to offer. If it's a sport - what's the end game? A scholarship for academics or sports? Plus what about an injury shutting your kid down vs. an academic boost. You know your kid best, but IMO no way missing school consistently will work at TJ.

[Anonymous]

PP "would NOT recommend TJ"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DD is in Larson, Harris, Seyler IBET and according to upperclassmen she should run for the hill! Any input?

OP here - really disappointed to read the above. Heard the Principal speak at Orientation and was quite optimistic - now this....

As for DC's IBET group - Holman/ Glotfelty / Geiger .

Run for the f*cking hills. Drop out while you can. Have never heard anything good about these teachers. Unnecessarily difficult, do not teach, and are just a complete pain the a*s.