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[quote=Anonymous][quote]Don't worry, TJ's reputation and rankings keep climbing. In fact, FCPS is spending $90 million and the private companies and individuals are donating additional $25 million to renovate and equip the place. TJ will continue to provide the best high school education to the students that are lucky to gain admission. Just worry about your kid's school.[/quote]

Yes, these students may be valuable to corporate America.  Some of them.  The question that I have is whether all of them are interested in science and technology or are they just pushed that direction at an early age in order to get into TJ (which is perceived as a big advantage)?  Many students who go to TJ find out later that they really want to be in the arts or journalism or music or something that did not require a science education.  I know at least two graduates like that (and one who is working way below what you would expect after many years and a college degree).

I think many students don't know at age 13 or 14 which direction their career will take.

Others don't choose it because they want a high school experience that includes a more socially diverse aspect.  It's pretty much a personal choice.  As it becomes more Asian, there will be fewer white kids who are interested in it just because an academic focus at age 14 is unusual for most kids (unless it has been pushed by their parents).[/quote]

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