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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think the thing that makes the difference at TJ is that the kids there are all serious about school, so the kids all "get" each other. No one is making fun of the smart kid in the class because they're all smart!

A previous poster is probably right that these kids would make up the top 5% at a regular high school, so the college acceptance results are essentially the same. The difference for these kids is spending four years surrounded by other kids they feel comfortable with. [b]The difference is spending four years being able to join the football team, the basketball team, the cheerleaders. [/b]The difference is four years spent in a respectful, supportive environment. [/quote]

Eeek.  That's borderline offensive on multiple levels.  First, you're assuming that the smart kids aren't otherwise able to join the athletic teams/squads (read: unathletic nerds - way to stereotype).  Second, you're saying that we need to create opportunities for kids who can't make athletic squads in "regular" schools to participate in football, basketball, cheerleading . . . why is that?  So they are more attractive college applicants?  Not a good use of tax dollars, in my opinion.

I always thought the difference about TJ was the advanced STEM instruction the students receive - and I think that's fantastic.  But if the whole point is to allow smart kids to be "surrounded by other kids they feel comfortable with" and ensure they don't get teased for being smart, shut it down.  Tomorrow.  It's a ridiculous waste of money.  [/quote]

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