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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why is calculus or even  precalculus for that matter required subject at TJ when students at 25 other FCPS high schools have the option to graduate with just Algebra 2? On one hand has they say sports is available but what's the point if there's no time to practice & play, and  academics take away most of the time. [/quote]

Please tell me thatyou are a troll. Please

TJ is a STEM school with specialized programs for kids interested in advanced math and science. Every kid starting at TJ has completed Algebra 1 in MS and is on track for Calculus in HS. Most of the kids at TJ will take at least multivariate calculus with a sizeable portion of the kids at TJ taking even more advanced math classes. That is a selling point of the school. Kids who are ahead in math have an opportunity to be in classes with many kids who are ahead and go even farther in math. There are kids taking Geometry in the summer so that they can access those advanced classes.

The point is that these tend to be kids who are more academically interested and driven. These are the kids who try out for MathCounts at competitive schools and are disappointed if they don't make States or Nationals. These are the kids who choose to do STEM courses and camps over the summer. They love these subjects.

If your kid is not invested in STEM at that level, don't apply. Most of them find time for other activities, like sports and music and Scouts and drama club. They are smart kids, focused on academics, and capable of handling the work. That is what the school is about. [/quote]

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