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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, your kid sounds smart, well thought out with a flair for some emotional drama.  If you try to fit a smart kid into a normal bucket and measure them against regular standards, they will suffer.  Most suffer in silence.  Your child is at least bringing this to your attention.

None of us on the board can make an accurate assessment of your child though many PP's have suggested good questions.  That's your responsibility as a parent.

This can't be the first time your child has mentioned their dissatisfaction with school.  What did you say those other times?  Did you formulate a plan with your spouse on how to address this?  It sounds as if you and your spouse did not come up with a plan so your smart child came up with a plan on their own.

Help your child think through the consequences and if you and your spouse are ill equipped to come up with a plan, brainstorm a solution with your child and see if there is something that you all can agree on.  [/quote]

Honestly, a lot of these issues were a slow burn. Year one was difficult, but we attributed to adjusting and she always agreed with this. Year two was more of the same and I think something just snapped over Christmas break and she just pulled back. We started therapy during year one of TJ and honestly thought she was getting tools to manage the stress.

I think there's a lot of thinking to do. I definitely think we all need to get some research in place. When I had a call with the guidance counselor, I didn't get nearly as much in terms of ideas (her response: well, leave TJ, then and go back to the base or just get the GED. It's really your call). I appreciate everyone giving me some ideas to think through.

And yes, DD has a flair for drama and has struggled in structured environments. Oddly, she'd probably be a better fit for HB Woodlawn than TJ in hindsight. [/quote]

OP.  Thanks for sharing this situation about your DD.  Given how smart she is, everything will work out eventually though it will be a bit hard on you guys (parents) while she gets there.

There are a lot of discussions around stress at TJ, especially after the recent death of a freshman.  The new Principal is doing close to nothing and wants to bring in some outfit from California for god knows what.  The latest I'm hearing through the grapevine is that she is positioning the situation as "It's the parents' fault to expect so much from your kids at TJ.  Let them enjoy life, don't stress about grades and let things fall where  they may.  Everything will be all right".  It does not appear TJ curriculcum or homework rigor will change.

It would be great if you could share your story on your TJ Facebook group so that it is heard and helps other students once your situation is resolved (of course).[/quote]

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