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Curious what curriculum do they use for math? Are there any courses comparable to TJ post AP math/science classes?

Also heard that a bunch of teachers left, is it higher than typical turnover percentages? [/quote]

1). They were using Saxon, not sure if it’s still the case. The offerings can rival TJ with smaller classes and very strong teachers. 
2). The turnover in all aspects of the school (admin, teachers, students) is extraordinarily high because it is a fit fit a very niche STEM focused student (to the exclusion of much else). Big loss last year when their top math teacher left for Nysmith.
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1. When we were there math didn't go beyond AP Calculus and AP Statistics. Not sure if this is still the case. I think they have one teacher with a PhD in Physics who could teach more advanced math courses.
2. The turnover is extremely high in all areas. I disagree with PP, who says it's high b/c it's a niche school. It's high because the working conditions there are actually terrible. There have been a lot of threads detailing the extreme turnover, and detailing multiple reasons why it's not a good place to work. Lots of negative reviews on Glassdoor. By the way, a former HOS asked the faculty to leave positive reviews on Glassdoor, and admissions has also been tasked with helping parents craft positive reviews for sites like GreatSchools and Niche. They also monitor those sites, and have negative reviews taken down when possible. Maybe this is normal for private/independent schools? [/quote]

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