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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]However, it is absolutely true that [b]the kids make the school[/b]. There is nothing extra-ordinary about TJ teachers; they are just like their peers in other public schools. [/quote]

It's the strength and power of the peer groups. As peers, they challenge one another and they all grow.[/quote]

Which is denied to other kids in Fairfax.  And you cannot deny there are very, very bright kids in the other schools.  Maybe they missed the cutoff by points or missed admission for some other reason.  Those kids simply don't have the same academic experience as that available to the kids at TJ.  Environment and teaching plays a big part.  It is not just the kids.  You and I will not agree on this point.[/quote]

A kid is a fabulous gymnast. This gymnast is far and above the skills of the other gymnasts in her group. She joins another facility where the challenge of gymnastics is even greater. She has the advantage of joining another peer group where she will be further challenged by others.

A kid is a fabulous violinst. This violin player is far and above the skills of the other violoists in her orchestra group. She joins another orchestra where the challenges of symphonic playing are even greater.

A kid is a fabulous math student. This math student is far above the skills of the other math students in her class. She attempts to qualify to attend a STEM high school program but is told she cannot as she is not the right race or ethnicity as a former School Board member states that 10% of the incoming students must be included in the program even though these students do not excel in math as well as the original excellent math student.

Houston, we have a problem.[/quote]

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