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[quote=Anonymous]This is the problem with the admissions change.  TJ is admitting many students that are unprepared for the rigors of the advanced STEM education that the school provides.  I was extremely disappointed at the open house last night to see that one of the math tracks at TJ is for kids that are failing geometry or Algebra II.  No students admitted to TJ should be failing math.  Why doesn’t the admissions process take into account any other data points that the county can provide such as SOL scores, IAAT scores, iReady scores.  The county already has a lot of data to show a students abilities.  Pass advanced on 7th/8th grade math and science SOLs should be required for admissions (8th grade scores should be required to maintain admissions).  Any slightly advanced or hard working student can have a 3.5 GPA by the first quarter of 8th grade, especially if they are in Algebra I in 8th.

The admissions process needs to change to be able to pick the students from each middle school that would be best suited for the rigors of TJ.  Writing an essay about a time you showed leadership has absolutely nothing to do with a students capability to handle a rigorous STEM education.  Why does the admissions test only have one PSE and 4 SPS essays?  Shouldn’t the test have more PSE’s?

If parents are worried about the rigor of TJ before their student even starts school there,  TJ might not be the best option for your student.[/quote]

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