Anonymous
04/29/2025 09:09
Subject: 9th grade electives for students who are not musically inclined at TJ
The Art 1 and Art 2 classes are great.
I think there might be photography and graphic design class, but not sure.
Some folks, at some point, take journalism which is a pre-req for being on TJ Today--but I don't know much about this.
If your student might be interested in a U of CAlifornia school--one thing that TJ families don't realize is that 1 year of visual/performing arts is required for admission. I think that kids can get in, if the counselor writes that it wasn't part of the grad requirements. But I do wonder if TJ's lower acceptance rates to UCLA or Berkeley might be reflected in that.
All that to say--go for a fine arts elective for a year. Great way to transition into high school!
I think there might be photography and graphic design class, but not sure.
Some folks, at some point, take journalism which is a pre-req for being on TJ Today--but I don't know much about this.
If your student might be interested in a U of CAlifornia school--one thing that TJ families don't realize is that 1 year of visual/performing arts is required for admission. I think that kids can get in, if the counselor writes that it wasn't part of the grad requirements. But I do wonder if TJ's lower acceptance rates to UCLA or Berkeley might be reflected in that.
All that to say--go for a fine arts elective for a year. Great way to transition into high school!
Anonymous
04/29/2025 07:32
Subject: 9th grade electives for students who are not musically inclined at TJ
Which fine arts electives have kids enjoyed that are not for the musically inclined?
Anonymous
04/28/2025 22:57
Subject: Re:9th grade electives for students who are not musically inclined at TJ
Many freshmen take Foundations of Computer Science as elective
Anonymous
04/28/2025 18:45
Subject: 9th grade electives for students who are not musically inclined at TJ
Ancient Civ is a great class that many freshman take.
Anonymous
04/28/2025 18:06
Subject: 9th grade electives for students who are not musically inclined at TJ
For an incoming 9th grader who is not musically inclined, what elective has your student enjoyed?