Tjhsst is it worth it?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Four years of spending by every free moment studying

If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Four years of spending by every free moment studying

If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.

This is it, to the PP who is hell bent on defending TJ at any cost. This is a horrific mentality, but one pushed by so many parents and boosters of the school. How would a bright child respond to this sort of thing? Running themselves into the ground.

This mentality is why I abhor the place as a balanced, healthy adult. Absent some serious, serious developmental needs (and it is a special needs school in that sense), I would never, ever send my children to TJ.

[Anonymous]

Most TJ kids have no interest in STEM. They go off to UVA and study the humanities.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Four years of spending by every free moment studying

If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.

This is it, to the PP who is hell bent on defending TJ at any cost. This is a horrific mentality, but one pushed by so many parents and boosters of the school. How would a bright child respond to this sort of thing? Running themselves into the ground.

This mentality is why I abhor the place as a balanced, healthy adult. Absent some serious, serious developmental needs (and it is a special needs school in that sense), I would never, ever send my children to TJ.

Don't send your kids to TJ. Problem solved.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Most TJ kids have no interest in STEM. They go off to UVA and study the humanities.

Maybe they changed their mind or developed different "passion" in college.

[Anonymous]

yeah right

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Four years of spending by every free moment studying

If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.

This is it, to the PP who is hell bent on defending TJ at any cost. This is a horrific mentality, but one pushed by so many parents and boosters of the school. How would a bright child respond to this sort of thing? Running themselves into the ground.

This mentality is why I abhor the place as a balanced, healthy adult. Absent some serious, serious developmental needs (and it is a special needs school in that sense), I would never, ever send my children to TJ.

They would never, ever qualify.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:yeah right

Maybe they want to go on to Wall St and take advantage of their STEM background (where STEM grads are in demand) or go into patent law and make google of money! Aren't you for making lot of money, capitalism, free enterprise and all that?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Four years of spending by every free moment studying

If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.

This is it, to the PP who is hell bent on defending TJ at any cost. This is a horrific mentality, but one pushed by so many parents and boosters of the school. How would a bright child respond to this sort of thing? Running themselves into the ground.

This mentality is why I abhor the place as a balanced, healthy adult. Absent some serious, serious developmental needs (and it is a special needs school in that sense), I would never, ever send my children to TJ.

They would never, ever qualify.

If that makes you feel better as a parent, have at it. I actually went there and can tell you that getting in isn't terribly difficult. I am guessing you've seen the TJ test. It's basic stuff. Attending is a different story. So, yeah. My kids will have to suffer in Yorktown High School.

Avoiding parents who view TJ as an accomplishment is a bonus.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Four years of spending by every free moment studying

If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.

This is it, to the PP who is hell bent on defending TJ at any cost. This is a horrific mentality, but one pushed by so many parents and boosters of the school. How would a bright child respond to this sort of thing? Running themselves into the ground.

This mentality is why I abhor the place as a balanced, healthy adult. Absent some serious, serious developmental needs (and it is a special needs school in that sense), I would never, ever send my children to TJ.

They would never, ever qualify.

If that makes you feel better as a parent, have at it. I actually went there and can tell you that getting in isn't terribly difficult. I am guessing you've seen the TJ test. It's basic stuff. Attending is a different story. So, yeah. My kids will have to suffer in Yorktown High School.

Avoiding parents who view TJ as an accomplishment is a bonus.

TJ is not necessarily an accomplishment but it was a good fit for my child.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Four years of spending by every free moment studying

If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.

This is it, to the PP who is hell bent on defending TJ at any cost. This is a horrific mentality, but one pushed by so many parents and boosters of the school. How would a bright child respond to this sort of thing? Running themselves into the ground.

This mentality is why I abhor the place as a balanced, healthy adult. Absent some serious, serious developmental needs (and it is a special needs school in that sense), I would never, ever send my children to TJ.

They would never, ever qualify.

If that makes you feel better as a parent, have at it. I actually went there and can tell you that getting in isn't terribly difficult. I am guessing you've seen the TJ test. It's basic stuff. Attending is a different story. So, yeah. My kids will have to suffer in Yorktown High School.

Avoiding parents who view TJ as an accomplishment is a bonus.

PP, I've had a kid at TJ and a kid at Yorktown, and I hate to tell you, but you're going to be sorely disappointed in the education your kids get at Yorktown.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Four years of spending by every free moment studying

If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.

This is it, to the PP who is hell bent on defending TJ at any cost. This is a horrific mentality, but one pushed by so many parents and boosters of the school. How would a bright child respond to this sort of thing? Running themselves into the ground.

This mentality is why I abhor the place as a balanced, healthy adult. Absent some serious, serious developmental needs (and it is a special needs school in that sense), I would never, ever send my children to TJ.

They would never, ever qualify.

If that makes you feel better as a parent, have at it. I actually went there and can tell you that getting in isn't terribly difficult. I am guessing you've seen the TJ test. It's basic stuff. Attending is a different story. So, yeah. My kids will have to suffer in Yorktown High School.

Avoiding parents who view TJ as an accomplishment is a bonus.

PP, I've had a kid at TJ and a kid at Yorktown, and I hate to tell you, but you're going to be sorely disappointed in the education your kids get at Yorktown.

It appears the TJ hater doesn't believe in the school that is the best fit for the child and just wants to be spiteful not caring about what is in the best interest of the child.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Four years of spending by every free moment studying

If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.

This is it, to the PP who is hell bent on defending TJ at any cost. This is a horrific mentality, but one pushed by so many parents and boosters of the school. How would a bright child respond to this sort of thing? Running themselves into the ground.

This mentality is why I abhor the place as a balanced, healthy adult. Absent some serious, serious developmental needs (and it is a special needs school in that sense), I would never, ever send my children to TJ.

They would never, ever qualify.

If that makes you feel better as a parent, have at it. I actually went there and can tell you that getting in isn't terribly difficult. I am guessing you've seen the TJ test. It's basic stuff. Attending is a different story. So, yeah. My kids will have to suffer in Yorktown High School.

Avoiding parents who view TJ as an accomplishment is a bonus.

PP, I've had a kid at TJ and a kid at Yorktown, and I hate to tell you, but you're going to be sorely disappointed in the education your kids get at Yorktown.

Having gone to TJ, I know what they are missing out on. And I don't think the drawbacks (and there are many) are worth it. They'll be fine where they are mostly because they have educated parents and are well off, PP. That is the biggest factor in terms of performance on standardized tests and school performance for the bulk of children. I honestly don't care if my kids go to an ivy or follow my footsteps at Stanford or whatever. I care that they have a love of learning, are resilient, have a strong sense of security, and are healthy, balanced kids. I am putting my resources of cultivating this and fostering their innate talents. TJ just isn't a fit for my philosophy (and I say this as an alum -- I stand by my point, unless you teach there or have went, I don't think you truly know what it's like to attend.).

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Four years of spending by every free moment studying

If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.

This is it, to the PP who is hell bent on defending TJ at any cost. This is a horrific mentality, but one pushed by so many parents and boosters of the school. How would a bright child respond to this sort of thing? Running themselves into the ground.

This mentality is why I abhor the place as a balanced, healthy adult. Absent some serious, serious developmental needs (and it is a special needs school in that sense), I would never, ever send my children to TJ.

They would never, ever qualify.

If that makes you feel better as a parent, have at it. I actually went there and can tell you that getting in isn't terribly difficult. I am guessing you've seen the TJ test. It's basic stuff. Attending is a different story. So, yeah. My kids will have to suffer in Yorktown High School.

Avoiding parents who view TJ as an accomplishment is a bonus.

PP, I've had a kid at TJ and a kid at Yorktown, and I hate to tell you, but you're going to be sorely disappointed in the education your kids get at Yorktown.

Having gone to TJ, I know what they are missing out on. And I don't think the drawbacks (and there are many) are worth it. They'll be fine where they are mostly because they have educated parents and are well off, PP. That is the biggest factor in terms of performance on standardized tests and school performance for the bulk of children. I honestly don't care if my kids go to an ivy or follow my footsteps at Stanford or whatever. I care that they have a love of learning, are resilient, have a strong sense of security, and are healthy, balanced kids. I am putting my resources of cultivating this and fostering their innate talents. TJ just isn't a fit for my philosophy (and I say this as an alum -- I stand by my point, unless you teach there or have went, I don't think you truly know what it's like to attend.).

Don't force your "philosophy" on your kids and let your kids decide. You are not practicing what you preachy! You do sound unbalanced.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Four years of spending by every free moment studying

If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.

This is it, to the PP who is hell bent on defending TJ at any cost. This is a horrific mentality, but one pushed by so many parents and boosters of the school. How would a bright child respond to this sort of thing? Running themselves into the ground.

This mentality is why I abhor the place as a balanced, healthy adult. Absent some serious, serious developmental needs (and it is a special needs school in that sense), I would never, ever send my children to TJ.

They would never, ever qualify.

If that makes you feel better as a parent, have at it. I actually went there and can tell you that getting in isn't terribly difficult. I am guessing you've seen the TJ test. It's basic stuff. Attending is a different story. So, yeah. My kids will have to suffer in Yorktown High School.

Avoiding parents who view TJ as an accomplishment is a bonus.

PP, I've had a kid at TJ and a kid at Yorktown, and I hate to tell you, but you're going to be sorely disappointed in the education your kids get at Yorktown.

Having gone to TJ, I know what they are missing out on. And I don't think the drawbacks (and there are many) are worth it. They'll be fine where they are mostly because they have educated parents and are well off, PP. That is the biggest factor in terms of performance on standardized tests and school performance for the bulk of children. I honestly don't care if my kids go to an ivy or follow my footsteps at Stanford or whatever. I care that they have a love of learning, are resilient, have a strong sense of security, and are healthy, balanced kids. I am putting my resources of cultivating this and fostering their innate talents. TJ just isn't a fit for my philosophy (and I say this as an alum -- I stand by my point, unless you teach there or have went, I don't think you truly know what it's like to attend.).

You are an idiot if you think performance on standardized tests is so important (you don't mention anything else) and everything will be honky dory in terms of your kids' education just because parents are educated and well-off. How did you even get into TJ?