TJHSST Admissions Revised Proposal to be sent on 10/6

[Anonymous]

Elections have consequences, guys. We voted for these clowns, and now we see the impact.

Do you want these idiotic policies to continue? Make your voices count, vote!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Elections have consequences, guys. We voted for these clowns, and now we see the impact.

Do you want these idiotic policies to continue? Make your voices count, vote!

They don't know how to build up, so tearing down is the only tool left in their bag for "equity."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Elections have consequences, guys. We voted for these clowns, and now we see the impact.

Do you want these idiotic policies to continue? Make your voices count, vote!

These idiots have turned Virginia into a purple state.

[Anonymous]

To my fellow Asian Americans: Our ancestors lived on the same continent, but our cultures are diverse. We don't speak the same language, dance the same rhythm, or eat the same rice (though ours is clearly superior). Despite our cultural differences, we as immigrants to this great nation share our commitment to the American ideals of hard work, authenticity, and unwavering optimism. We teach our kids not only to recognize our obstacles, but to overcome them through individual effort and perseverance.

As an immigrant, we are constantly told that we are victims of racism, that we are an oppressed minority. They try to tell us that we cannot improve our station in life unless we throw our support behind politicians who will protect us. It's likely that during our time in this country, we all have been the unwilling participant in some personal incident of racism. It's alluring to allow our anger be harnessed by politicians who play to these painful episodes. But as we've now seen, the evils of racism is at its most destructive state when harnessed by the government.

Just as we teach our kids to hone their skills at academics, it's incumbent on us to further our skills as parents, including the ability to provide our kids with a healthy and supportive society. If we do not engage in the political process, and we devolve into a society that implements racist policies against Asian students, then we would have failed as parents. Don't be a failure, bring honor to family!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:To my fellow Asian Americans: Our ancestors lived on the same continent, but our cultures are diverse. We don't speak the same language, dance the same rhythm, or eat the same rice (though ours is clearly superior). Despite our cultural differences, we as immigrants to this great nation share our commitment to the American ideals of hard work, authenticity, and unwavering optimism. We teach our kids not only to recognize our obstacles, but to overcome them through individual effort and perseverance.

As an immigrant, we are constantly told that we are victims of racism, that we are an oppressed minority. They try to tell us that we cannot improve our station in life unless we throw our support behind politicians who will protect us. It's likely that during our time in this country, we all have been the unwilling participant in some personal incident of racism. It's alluring to allow our anger be harnessed by politicians who play to these painful episodes. But as we've now seen, the evils of racism is at its most destructive state when harnessed by the government.

Just as we teach our kids to hone their skills at academics, it's incumbent on us to further our skills as parents, including the ability to provide our kids with a healthy and supportive society. If we do not engage in the political process, and we devolve into a society that implements racist policies against Asian students, then we would have failed as parents. Don't be a failure, bring honor to family!

+1

[Anonymous]

Democrats are pushing to eliminate statewide ban on consideration of race in admissions and employment in California and doing the same thing to nyc magnet schools by eliminating tests. Loudoun county is going woke as well.

[Anonymous]

They should make spelling bee contest a lottery based winner then. THe whites will have an increased chances of winning the contest. The lottery system is being placed to get rid of the Asian students. Pure and Simple.

[Anonymous]

Most of our High Schools in Fairfax have good enough offerings in AP courses. Smart kids will end up staying at their local high schools, providing each other more intense and competitive environment. Those kids will go on to raise the SAT scores at their schools. Those kids will now have better chances getting into the better colleges, because they are applying from a famous S&T magnet school. I still see the proposed reform as an attempt to infringe upton the 14th amendment rights of Asians applying to TJ, and will do what I can to make sure this is not buried. As far as my child is concerned, though, I see the pros of staying where he is. If he doesn't get lotteries in, he'll miss out on the extra tech at TJ, but by no means will that affect his chances at college.

I am just really confused by URM support of the proposal, though. The proposed process does not help increase the URM numbers much. If I were an URM, I would be fighting to improve the offerings at the pyramid HS's that need it, and maybe try to organize out-reach tutoring by TJ Alums for the kids in grades K-8

[Anonymous]

Not aplying

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They should make spelling bee contest a lottery based winner then. THe whites will have an increased chances of winning the contest. The lottery system is being placed to get rid of the Asian students. Pure and Simple.

+1

I am pretty sure this is against merit and Asians. Only 100 seats in the new proposal on 10/6?

Last 3 years average of Asians to TJ is around 60%, so based on this merit for next year will be 60 out of 100 seats for Asian, rest of 400 seats is lottery. Based on population of Fairfax county, I think Asians make up around 10-15% . so, another 50-60 seats from Lottery, so total is 120-140 out 500.

Average no of Asians for last 3 years is around of 300-350/500.

Pretty clear that Asians are going to be discriminated.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Most of our High Schools in Fairfax have good enough offerings in AP courses. Smart kids will end up staying at their local high schools, providing each other more intense and competitive environment. Those kids will go on to raise the SAT scores at their schools. Those kids will now have better chances getting into the better colleges, because they are applying from a famous S&T magnet school. I still see the proposed reform as an attempt to infringe upton the 14th amendment rights of Asians applying to TJ, and will do what I can to make sure this is not buried. As far as my child is concerned, though, I see the pros of staying where he is. If he doesn't get lotteries in, he'll miss out on the extra tech at TJ, but by no means will that affect his chances at college.

I am just really confused by URM support of the proposal, though. The proposed process does not help increase the URM numbers much. If I were an URM, I would be fighting to improve the offerings at the pyramid HS's that need it, and maybe try to organize out-reach tutoring by TJ Alums for the kids in grades K-8

I think any URM support is because they view the lottery as changing the culture of the school. TJ can offer a great STEM education without being a cutthroat pressure cooker environment. That will encourage more kids across all races to submit for the lottery. One of my Asian friends said her kids are more likely to apply under the new system, so you'll likely still have many Asian kids still applying.

[Anonymous]

If TJ will be a lottery based environment, how do we justify the allocation of funding it gets over and above other schools? They should just turn it back into a normal school and be done with it

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They should make spelling bee contest a lottery based winner then. THe whites will have an increased chances of winning the contest. The lottery system is being placed to get rid of the Asian students. Pure and Simple.

+1

I am pretty sure this is against merit and Asians. Only 100 seats in the new proposal on 10/6?

Last 3 years average of Asians to TJ is around 60%, so based on this merit for next year will be 60 out of 100 seats for Asian, rest of 400 seats is lottery. Based on population of Fairfax county, I think Asians make up around 10-15% . so, another 50-60 seats from Lottery, so total is 120-140 out 500.

Average no of Asians for last 3 years is around of 300-350/500.

Pretty clear that Asians are going to be discriminated.

Has a new proposal been published?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If TJ will be a lottery based environment, how do we justify the allocation of funding it gets over and above other schools? They should just turn it back into a normal school and be done with it

It doesn't get any more funding from FCPS than any other school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If TJ will be a lottery based environment, how do we justify the allocation of funding it gets over and above other schools? They should just turn it back into a normal school and be done with it

It doesn't get any more funding from FCPS than any other school.

TJ gets a lot of private donations and sponsorships. Mainly because companies like associating with TJ and TJ has students to fill courses/clubs that will make good use of those donations, e.g. advanced computer equipment, robotics, chemistry/microbiology lab equipment, etc. That will slow when it turns into Chantilly Academy East. They'll still continue to get donations because of their history and because the academies sometimes get donations too, but not sure if it will be like on the scale as they did before.