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[quote=Anonymous]To those who are disappointed with J-R, I have one there (who applied for and didn't get in to Walls even with a 4.0 at Deal and in the highest math) and one at Walls. We have been pleasantly surprised...and actually am glad they ended up at J-R (we have been disappointed in Walls for reasons I won't get into here). Here's my advice:
1) a LOT of the trash talk re: J-R was due to last year's 4x4 "block" schedule, where kids only took 4 classes each semester so could end up with ridiculously easy schedules (e.g., 3 electives, 1 core class) for a given semester.  That is no longer the case and they are back to a normal schedule where most classes are a year long.
2) The behavior issues that people freak out about were worse last year (first year back after COVID) and are not "random" acts of violence where your kid has to worry about being attacked in the hall way. If they are not looking for trouble, they will not find it.
3) Academics are not hard in 9th grade but do ramp up considerably in 10th (comparable to Walls). There are also academic-oriented extracurricular activities like the newspaper, mock trial, model UN, robotics, etc. that are EXCELLENT.  They can get involved with those starting in 9th grade.
4) The teacher vacancies are an issue for sure but they are an issue at Walls as well (and across the nation)...the new principal is on top of it and is doing his best to recruit early.
5) I suggest trying to talk to the new principal (who is excellent) and/or going to the Principal's coffees, which he holds every month.  Express your concerns about 9th grade academics, teacher vacancies, etc. He is really good and I think you will be impressed.[/quote]

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