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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Parent of a 12th grader and a 10th grader:

Note: be careful who you get advice from because the courses and the approach has changed a lot in the 2 yrs between my kids.  For example, the AP academic pressure is a bit harder, and the math for 9th graders is harder now that they have merged RS1 (stats) into the other math classes.

If you can, take PE in 9th grade--there's a lot of socializing and its a good spot to make friend.

Also, go easy on your 9th grade class selection: transitioning to any high school is a jump for many if not most students.  TJ adds a +1 to that transition.

in 12th grade, its easy to add the 4th history/social studies class.  Or it's a good compliment to the 11th grade year, which can be pretty intense.

Spanish is do-able.  Students from immersion do well. Folks from outside of FCPS can request to go a slightly lower Spanish level when they transition in--that might also help.

Have your student ride the bus (at least the first month). It's tempting to drive them or get them a ride, so they can sleep in a bit more. But there's a lot of info and lessons learned that happens on the bus, and they get to know others from their area that also go to TJ.

Try theater, arts, music, or join one of the sports teams.  They are really great places for community, and meeting people in other grades (which really helps navigate).  Parents--join the 9th grade reading club.  It only meets 3x and the discussions are helpful.  Our year, we discussed the book  "How to Raise an Adult" which was a great discussion for any high school parent. [/quote]

Thanks for all this great advice!![/quote]

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