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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][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]

Yes, but unfortunately it's AP Computer Science Principles and AP Computer Science A - two reasonable AP classes with broad appeal that many kids would benefit from exploring. [/quote]

The problem is CS is increasingly popular, so there are not enough teachers (and very difficult to hire).  It's not like the classes have any empty seats, even just restricting it to kids in the IT Pathway.

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