Anonymous wrote:Brilliant kids come with all kinds of interests. For sure there can be kids that go to TJ that don’t want to be engineers or any STEM-related job and doesn’t mean they shouldn’t go to TJ, but if already know kid doesn’t want accelerated math and science classes and to then apply to TJ and go is … not brilliant.

Yeah, but if you can handle the math but also love AP Euro or something, TJ can still be fine.

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Anonymous wrote:My sibling went to TJ with this profile. Hated every minute, but is grateful for the career boost TJ provided in a later law career...

Too many layers/years of variables between law career and high school Sure, if you think TJ helps.
As everyone knows the humanity requirement at TJ is lower than base high school.

I mean when the judge tells you that you got the clerkship because of TJ...

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Anonymous wrote:For students who dont like or want the calculus path, what alternate options exist at TJ? I understand for 8th grade algebra1 students entering TJ, geometry and then Algebra-2 is required. But after that, is student required to take more math?

Calc is required at TJ. I think just AP Calc AB though.

Which for a decently smart kid who doesn't love math but is fine at it, is not that hard.

TJ is pretty tough without math proficiency.

The math there is no joke. Straight A students getting Cs in math is not uncommon.

Anonymous wrote:There’s a lot of misleading outreach suggesting that all students have an equal chance of getting into TJ just by applying, regardless of their math level. This likely is part of effort to diversify the school, even if it means admitting students with lower math proficiency, and struggling after admission.

The information is not misleading, anyone who has completed Algebra 1 H by 8th grade, has a 3.5 GPA, has taken Honors Science and Math and at least one other Honors class, can apply for TJ. And yes, it is partly to make TJ more attainable for kids from underrepresented MS, who, for the most part, come from ES that did not a path that made Geometry in 8th grade as easily attainable.

They should also be emphasising the STEM requirements for graduation, like having to take Calculus, and four years of science, and a research seminar and the like. That information should be in the first paragraph of the TJ material that they are passing out. TJ is a school for very bright kids, yes, but there are additional STEM requirements that everyone has to take. If you don't want to take Calculus, don't apply.

Please read this post on graduation requirements carefully. It shows how many elective class options your student will have depending on when they complete the world language requirement.


https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/0/1271395.page#29961273

There’s a lot of misleading outreach suggesting that all students have an equal chance of getting into TJ just by applying, regardless of their math level. This likely is part of effort to diversify the school, even if it means admitting students with lower math proficiency, and struggling after admission.

Anonymous wrote:My DC is all around solid student, quick to learn, independent but does not enjoy math, has not done coding and not sure about what career path to take. Has interest in business and leadership. Open to science but not a strong suit. How to pick courses in TJ with this background?

Out of curiosity if OP open to answer, what motivated DC to apply as doesn’t read the typical student application? Did student ask to apply or how ended up applying?

Anonymous wrote:For students who dont like or want the calculus path, what alternate options exist at TJ? I understand for 8th grade algebra1 students entering TJ, geometry and then Algebra-2 is required. But after that, is student required to take more math?

Is someone seriously asking if can go to TJ and not take math past Algebra 2? If at all a true ask, predict math and science teachers would start leaving in droves for other magnet schools while their resumes still read teaching at higher levels if new principal can’t work some retention magic.

As long as student is naturally gifted and has passion for STEM, lack of interest in math shouldn't be an issue. More admits now into TJ with just middle school algebra1 than in past.

Brilliant kids come with all kinds of interests. For sure there can be kids that go to TJ that don’t want to be engineers or any STEM-related job and doesn’t mean they shouldn’t go to TJ, but if already know kid doesn’t want accelerated math and science classes and to then apply to TJ and go is … not brilliant.

Following. My DC wants to be a courtroom sketch artist and also has no interest in science or math so curious what courses to pick at TJ.

Anonymous wrote:My DC is all around solid student, quick to learn, independent but does not enjoy math, has not done coding and not sure about what career path to take. Has interest in business and leadership. Open to science but not a strong suit. How to pick courses in TJ with this background?

Base school will be the best pick. The kid will be shine and be on the top without unnecessary stress. TJ requires 4 years of math.