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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]TJ is like one of those sneaky jungle traps, first get lured in with lowest level middle school math, but the only way out is clawing through Calc AB just to graduate.[/quote]

It is in the graduation requirements for TJ, you can find it on TJs website. [/quote]

+1 and for sure this is part of the orientation discussion for admitted families deciding if they want to attend. [/quote]
When during orientation did they ever talk about math rigor, or any course rigor at all? Families from the big feeder schools probably already knew how demanding TJ curriculum is and how much commitment it takes. But a lot of others have no idea. It’s not until well into freshman year that many realize just how tough TJ academics can get, and that’s when the return to base school option enters as a possible way out, but are countered by admins convincing those students to stay back, saying GPA is not a big deal, Cs and Ds are ok, etc. [/quote]

I didn’t say they talk about how different math rigor is at TJ. I agree that is important info and kids that don’t know anyone at TJ are at a disadvantage because that is key info.

What I said is that the graduation requirements are communicated to kids ahead of time - ie that everyone needs to do Calc. [/quote]

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