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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have two kids at JR, both of whom are very strong students and neither of whom is in an academy.

If your kid isn’t naturally interested in a particular pre-professional path, there’s no need for them to force themselves into one so they can join an academy. 99% of classes are available to everyone, and I’ve heard more complaints about academy classes/teachers/requirements from my kids’ friends than benefits of being in an academy.[/quote]

The only exception is the AP Computer Science classes.  You have to be in the IT Pathway to register for those classes, which is a new development as of last year.

I agree with a PP.  All the new volunteer, field trip, etc. burdens have seemingly been introduced out of nowhere and there is a new added burden each year.

That said, not many kids care all that much about fulfilling all the requirements.  It is kind of a shame because the annual Senior night for the academy graduates is going to start looking very lonely as fewer and fewer students jump through all the hoops.[/quote]

That's a shame about restricting AP Computer Science classes. These academies aren't very meaningful to colleges, but AP classes are.[/quote]

Yeah, I think it’s bad policy to force HS kids into a certain pathway to take a class. But it’s worth noting that those are the only AP classes restricted to academy kids.[/quote]

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