Why we need TJ ? Why not all high schools be equal

[Anonymous]

in terms of research opportunities/labs/equipment ?

Why put all money in one basket and select who needs to be in that based on lottery ?

[Anonymous]

BY the time admission relies on a lottery, of course there is no need to TJ.

[Anonymous]

There is no need for TJ. Or AAP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There is no need for TJ. Or AAP.

They are not the same program. I know that there's at least one poster who is baffled by that concept. If that is you, then take some time to engage your brain. Maybe you'll figure it out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There is no need for TJ. Or AAP.

They are not the same program. I know that there's at least one poster who is baffled by that concept. If that is you, then take some time to engage your brain. Maybe you'll figure it out.

Defund AAP.

[Anonymous]

My kids likely will not go to TJ but I still can see the need for a STEM school that attracts kids who are talented in the area and would excel in that environment. I think the get my kid in at no matter the cost is not ok. I do wish they had a similar school for smart, quirky, creative kids who are into art/performing arts/humanities. If the argument from some parents is that their science wiz kid wouldn’t fit into regular school; then there should be a comparable school for the aforementioned kids.

[Anonymous]

All FCPS high schools are not equal. At all. Look at facilities, courses offered, clubs, activities, etc. Oh, and test scores and demographics.

Don't worry, school board coming for AAP centers next.

[Anonymous]

Why do we need MIT, Caltech, CMU ...? Their labs and professors should be available to all. Coincidently those schools have more Asians. It's time to "correct" that problem.

[Anonymous]

Because it was intended to be a way to provide appropriate coursework and peer interaction in line with the state requirement for gifted education. Gifted education is not meant to serve all students, just like special education is not meant to serve all students. This doesn’t mean all schools shouldn’t have excellent lab and other opportunities. But it’s the answer to why TJ exists.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My kids likely will not go to TJ but I still can see the need for a STEM school that attracts kids who are talented in the area and would excel in that environment. I think the get my kid in at no matter the cost is not ok. I do wish they had a similar school for smart, quirky, creative kids who are into art/performing arts/humanities. If the argument from some parents is that their science wiz kid wouldn’t fit into regular school; then there should be a comparable school for the aforementioned kids.

Agree. There should be a humanities focused magnet as well. Or better yet, both magnets could do both.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Because it was intended to be a way to provide appropriate coursework and peer interaction in line with the state requirement for gifted education. Gifted education is not meant to serve all students, just like special education is not meant to serve all students. This doesn’t mean all schools shouldn’t have excellent lab and other opportunities. But it’s the answer to why TJ exists.

gifted is meant to serve gifted, at least as far as state law requirements are concerned. Gifted is now being read as accomplished with may or may not actually have any overlap with gifted

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:All FCPS high schools are not equal. At all. Look at facilities, courses offered, clubs, activities, etc. Oh, and test scores and demographics.

Don't worry, school board coming for AAP centers next.

This would be terrible for the Fairfax families, for the county, and for the nation.

But I have to say, as a Montgomery county resident who was worried about my real estate investment in light of MoCo going medieval on its achieving students for the same reasons, I am pleased. Once TJ and AAP are gone, the only reason to move to Fairfax instead of Montgomery would be the commute I guess. That should hold my property values up just fine.

Thanks BOE!

[Anonymous]

There isn't enough money in the county to bring all 25+ HS up to the high academic vigor of TJ. Did I mention space/room capacity?

Stick to your AP classes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My kids likely will not go to TJ but I still can see the need for a STEM school that attracts kids who are talented in the area and would excel in that environment. I think the get my kid in at no matter the cost is not ok. I do wish they had a similar school for smart, quirky, creative kids who are into art/performing arts/humanities. If the argument from some parents is that their science wiz kid wouldn’t fit into regular school; then there should be a comparable school for the aforementioned kids.

Agree. There should be a humanities focused magnet as well. Or better yet, both magnets could do both.

I don't understand why FCPS doesn't do what MCPS does across the river. They have multiple magnets, some with STEM focus and some with humanities.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There isn't enough money in the county to bring all 25+ HS up to the high academic vigor of TJ. Did I mention space/room capacity?

Stick to your AP classes.

They would have a lot more funds to help with this if they choose to stop funneling money into the numerous expensive tech programs they choose to splurge on. Stuff like the crappy ST Math and dozens of others which aim to remove teachers from the act of teaching (and students from learning).