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Yes, they had very large events for Hispanic Heritage Month and Black History Month. You do not see this in most high schools.[/quote]

Maybe they should celebrate American culture too, here and there.  Especially for a school with so many immigrants - they want to learn about the US too, not just other countries.[/quote]
American culture is celebrated every day, every minute, every second, etc... not just at TJ, but all FCPS schools. You know how? Student don't just "celebrate" American culture, instead they live it! 
As a TJ community, we take time every month and pay special tribute to each unique culture through collective participation, contribution, and mutual respect.  It is much more involved that what one would have noticed at other FCPS schools.  Whether it be Black History month, Hispanic Heritage month, Chinese Lunar New Year, Indian Diwali & Holi, Thanksgiving & Christmas,  etc., we are looking to take the time and effort to celebrate our unique cultural backgrounds collectively.  [/quote]
TJ diversity celebration events are the best.  I volunteer and get there early for the unique ethnic food:) We are from Caribbean, and love spicy dishes.  Mine and my DS's favorite is these steamed rice cakes with white spicy sauce with peanuts. I tried making them at home, and dont taste even close:)[/quote]
Praise the lord! They might as well change the name to TJ School of Diversity. Holi celebration with hundreds of TJ kids was something.  The TJ parking lot was in a riot of color, echoing with laughter and joyous shouts. Students in white t-shirts, were hurling vibrant Holi color powders into the air, creating like a kaleidoscope of hues, never seen anything like this. Faces smeared with colors, laughter in the air, breaking down barriers and bringing people together in a joyous celebration of life, love, and unity.[/quote]

There are literally MORE white students under the new system than under the old system.  
There were 86 white students admitted for the class of 2024 and 123 white students admitted for the class of 2025.
White students had the biggest absolute increase out of any racial group the year they lowered standards.  
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