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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]There are frequent audits. But since most of the crap on this board is just plain false not much happens.

Almost all the asians (mostly Korean and Indian) are born & raised here. They do culturally value education above all else and it shows on the standardized tests. As a pink guy I'll push my kids to do more rather than knock others down for trying too hard. Really, what's so bad about studying hard and doing more than the minimum required? [/quote]

For many here pushing hard and doing more than the minimum required is only justified for lacrosse, soccer, swimming and tennis; and not math, reading, and writing.[/quote]

The difference is that those working hard at sports are [i]also[/i] working hard at school all day. They study hard at school all day, then train in their sport, then go home and do their homework. They are pushing their minds [i]and[/i] their bodies to excellence. There is an old saying: "A strong mind in a strong body." 
Only paying attention to the mind and neglecting the body can result in poor health. You might be surprised to know how many TJ students are also excellent athletes! They actually don't spend all their time studying, but spend hours each week working at their sports.  I wouldn't be surprised if their athletic activity helps them to use their study time more efficiently.

Here's a link to TJ's athletic site. Take a look and see that it is possible to be a great student and a strong athlete at the same time.

http://www.colonialathletics.org/[/quote]

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