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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Google the learning pathways at TJ and then ask yourself that question. [/quote]

I have looked at that and think it's just rebranding of something that a lot of high schools offers.  The IBET may be unique to TJ but that doesn't really tell me much at all.  My son produced a list of students who went to TJ (from social media college decision postings) showing me kids who graduated from TJ going onto poli-sci and other majors.  So, maybe you can explain to me what your esoteric statement is implying--that would be super useful!

He fully intends to do independent research but would focus that on non-traditional STEM, maybe in public policy or similar area, while still using heavy stats and data science.    [/quote]

Every student at TJ chooses one of those pathways and needs to complete a senior project in that area. So yes, kids go to TJ and go on to major in other fields but TJ is a STEM heavy school. Your kid is committing to complete a STEM project in their Senior year that will require taking extra STEM classes. Freshman have to chose between Social Studies and Computer Programming as electives, most chose Computers and will double up on Social Studies or take the fourth year during the summer. A Counselor told us only a few kids take language beyond a third year because they want to add in more STEM electives.

He will have to take Calculus, that is a graduation requirement from TJ.

So yes, he can. I don't get why you would want to do that. You can take the stats and data science classes at his base school. I know some kids go that route but it means that they are taking a space for a kid who wants the STEM subjects that you can only get at TJ to take classes that are available at pretty much every base school.

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