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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think this entire post highlights why it is not enough to give kids a strong STEM education only. Success in life (and writing a coherent DCUM post) also requires an ability to communicate clearly.

AOS kids will never hold their own with TJ kids if they are not getting the strong English foundation you need for the verbal section of the PSAT and SAT or the English, history and foreign language background to ace the APs and SAT subject tests in these areas. They will also not have the ability to write strong college essays.

I would also hate for my kid to attend 2 schools, PT each.  There is a good chance you end up feeling like you don't really belong in either place.   The TJ model makes you part of your school community.  Things like Hack TJ, iNite, homecoming, freshman lock-in and ANGP are unique to TJ and create a sense of community.

I see no upside to the AOS model except it can serve more kids. Which is not entirely positive. [b]Are there really 600-700 kids a year from Loudoun Co. alone who can perform at the level of TJ kids? [/b] It seems doubtful.  So what you get is a watered down, less rigorous curriculum in STEM and a base school level curriculum in everything else. [/quote]

Answering your question: There are almost 24,000 students (in Loudoun) in grades 9-12.  I'm confident that there are a few hundred smart ones.[/quote]

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