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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm sure TJ students have many interests, but their first love and future plans should be STEM. TJ offers many unique STEM classes that aren't offered at other schools in the county. If a student has no interest or need for these classes, they shouldn't be taking that opportunity away from other students. [/quote]

Here's a good explanation of what sometimes happens:
[quote]Actually, I see a lot of kids there who really like and are good at science and math, but are such bright kids that they are strong humanities students also. AP versions of the humanities subjects are offered at TJ and many kids take them. 
[b]And it wouldn't be that unusual for such a bright kid who loved science or math the best in eighth grade to discover an equal or greater love for Latin or English or history by senior year of high school. Sometimes the combination of growth and maturity along with exposure to new subject material leads to a change in focus and/or passion.[/b] These are young teens still in the process of becoming adults, after all.[/quote]

I'm pretty sure no one would want TJ to stop offering AP humanities classes to keep the kids focused on STEM.

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