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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My son was admitted to TJ, we didn't send him to any prep classes, but wanted to see if he has the potential.  We are very proud of him, but we are also weighing the option of our base high school.  Bottom line, to have a well rounded, confident, and happy child is our goal.  We told him not to let fame or pride overwhelms him, but also not being fearful about a not so perfect report card.  Going to the best high school in the nation is an accomplishment, but it does not mean that the kid is superior than regular high school students.  Same time, learning is not simply getting perfect grade.  
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PP, believe it about the homework.[/quote]

My kid graduated from TJ recently. There is lot of studying at TJ but also lot of fun and activities as well. TJ kids definitely learn a lot and they are also well prepared for rigors of college. It is odd that parents clamor to put their kids into AAP saying my kid is bored/not challenged but also try to paint TJ as all work and no play with nothing but HW and studying. The kids will definitely be challenged and be surrounded by other kids who want to learn as well and, have opportunities to get involved in sports, drama, music, art and many other clubs and activities. For example, I think they have the largest Model UN club in the area if not in the country with some 170+ members and they have 5 or 6 different debate clubs with hundred of students participating.

The most prominent attraction as you walk in to the school is the new art gallery displaying various art work by the students. In fact, it will be easier to make the sport teams, drama productions and other academic teams etc. since all of them are open to all TJ students as opposed to some base schools. They will also get to use the state of the art equipments in the 13 advanced labs that were recently renovated as well as other cool facilities.

And, there is no bullying, drugs, alcohol, partying, violence, drama etc. that I have seen or virtually non-existent. Like others have said, TJ is not the right place if one just wants to get straight As but it is a nice place to really learn from competent teachers with expertise in the subject matter and have a great high school experience without the usual negative distractions of high school. [/quote]

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