FCPS TJ Class of 2024 Press Release - Buried; AA Admits "TS" to Mention

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Anonymous wrote:I am a black student that went to TJ (in college now). And this thread is peak why TJ was an awful experience from a social standpoint even though academically I thrived. I am in therapy to work through the awfulness I went through despite doing "everything right" and excelling academically. I am doing great in college, but I would never, ever encourage my siblings to go to TJ (two passed) and my youngest is in 8th grade.

I find it weird how there is this obsession with race, prepping, cheating, and explaining why black people are not as intelligent or driven than other races of people. It's damaging. It is something that permeates not just from the kids and parents. I heard this from teachers, counselors, etc. I was underestimated. I was counseled against taking courses I excelled in. I was counseled against applying for colleges I not only got into...I got full rides. I was pushed down constantly while trying to excel in a challenging academic environment. It was EXTRA work that I didn't only not get credit for...I was gas-lit and told that it wasn't happening and I was being sensitive, crazy or just a victim. A whiner. A teacher at TJ literally said that to my face.

You know why black people avoid TJ? It is not because we can't get in or hack it. It's because it's toxic. Why bother when you can get a great education at your base without that extra helping of gas-lighting.

This poster is lying. The poster is not black. The poster is not a college student. I have no idea whether the poster attended TJ, but I suspect nothing in this post is true.

This entire thread is full of inappropriate posts and likely has very little of value. As such, I am going to lock it.