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I just looked this. While there is some engineering math etc., most of it is stuff like cosmetology, auto repair, dog grooming. Not sure it's any substitute for T.J. :([/quote]

No one was claiming it as an alternative to TJ.  The poster said her son had attended the engineering math academy and done quite well.  [b]It is a different curriculum than the standard HS curriculum.[/b]  It appeared there were classes for Physical Therapy and Animal Science, as well - both good careers.  It also appears that several of these programs get you college credit while in HS.

Not everyone is college bound, either.  I think it is nice that they offer the vo tech-type classes, too.  No one is saying if your kid goes to those schools, they will be forced into the academy classes.  It is just another option.

Gear your child towards TJ if you want, but also know that these options are also available in the FCPS system.[/quote]

I think this is well said, but with one mistake.  Each Academy class its own individual class, like an elective.  You can take one Academy class or several throughout high school, but you do not enroll in the Academy and get a separate diploma from the regular HS curriculum.  The Academy classes are great and there are different types of classes at several high schools around the county.  At my HS (Marshall), we have Chinese, Aerospace Engineering, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Hotel Marketing, etc.  You can also take classes at other Academies and get free bus transportation.  I think the Academies are an excellent way for students to explore careers they may be interested in without having to pay for the classes.[/quote]

I was this poster - my child is in K now, so I hadn't looked that deep into it.  Thank you for the correction.  I do still stand by my statement that it is another option - a good option that lots of school districts do NOT have.  I was pretty pleased to see the Girls in Engineering Academy classes.[/quote]

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