Anonymous wrote:What’s SJC?

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Anonymous wrote:More people are applying to schools like SJC, because they're realistic. Not everyone can get into a top tier school, and if public isn't a good option for you, applying to a place like SJC is a smart choice. Same strategy for college: apply to reach schools, mid-levels and safetys. Which schools those are depends on the student.

This year SJC had 1,200 applications for less than 300 openings. Seems a little more than a "safety."

Anonymous wrote:No Dog in this fight, but perhaps what parents like about SJC over Wilson is that SJC can choose who they admit and expel those who cause problems

Both schools are an easy commute for NW, DC families

Wilson is Free , but your kid just might get shanked.... SJC costs Half of a Big 3 Private so you can avoid the Shank....

Anonymous wrote:LOL . Now we are talking about safety for high schools. Insufferable.

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Anonymous wrote:SJC goes in and out of favor at our K-8 as well. It tends to go in waves based on prior year’s graduation class matriculation. It’s a fine school and if your child is in the honors program it can be a solid curriculum and peer group. Of course it is also a good value with the more modest tuition.

My child attended SJC and the lack of certified teachers showed. Outdated and ineffective pedagogy was common. Not enough professional development to improve teaching. Maybe things have changed recently but it was not as strong academically as a good DCPS.

Not surprised. Two kids both got presidential scholarship ($20K). Attended scholars brunch for first one and the teachers were unimpressive. That was main reason we crossed it off. We applied for DD this year and also got presidential scholarship and didn't consider because she did not like her shadow day. We applied as a safety school. Yes, we are going to pay $40K a year, but you get what you pay for.

Omg you are still posting about this? Your kid should be in college just about now right? 😂😂

Yup one in college and one a rising 9th grader who just turned down SJC. It was her safety. I have to say, however, they did a better job this year with the scholars presentation...they limited how many teachers got in front of the parents. Smart strategy.

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Anonymous wrote:SJC goes in and out of favor at our K-8 as well. It tends to go in waves based on prior year’s graduation class matriculation. It’s a fine school and if your child is in the honors program it can be a solid curriculum and peer group. Of course it is also a good value with the more modest tuition.

My child attended SJC and the lack of certified teachers showed. Outdated and ineffective pedagogy was common. Not enough professional development to improve teaching. Maybe things have changed recently but it was not as strong academically as a good DCPS.

Not surprised. Two kids both got presidential scholarship ($20K). Attended scholars brunch for first one and the teachers were unimpressive. That was main reason we crossed it off. We applied for DD this year and also got presidential scholarship and didn't consider because she did not like her shadow day. We applied as a safety school. Yes, we are going to pay $40K a year, but you get what you pay for.

Omg you are still posting about this? Your kid should be in college just about now right? 😂😂

Yup one in college and one a rising 9th grader who just turned down SJC. It was her safety. I have to say, however, they did a better job this year with the scholars presentation...they limited how many teachers got in front of the parents. Smart strategy.

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Anonymous wrote:SJC goes in and out of favor at our K-8 as well. It tends to go in waves based on prior year’s graduation class matriculation. It’s a fine school and if your child is in the honors program it can be a solid curriculum and peer group. Of course it is also a good value with the more modest tuition.

My child attended SJC and the lack of certified teachers showed. Outdated and ineffective pedagogy was common. Not enough professional development to improve teaching. Maybe things have changed recently but it was not as strong academically as a good DCPS.

Not surprised. Two kids both got presidential scholarship ($20K). Attended scholars brunch for first one and the teachers were unimpressive. That was main reason we crossed it off. We applied for DD this year and also got presidential scholarship and didn't consider because she did not like her shadow day. We applied as a safety school. Yes, we are going to pay $40K a year, but you get what you pay for.

Omg you are still posting about this? Your kid should be in college just about now right? 😂😂

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Anonymous wrote:SJC goes in and out of favor at our K-8 as well. It tends to go in waves based on prior year’s graduation class matriculation. It’s a fine school and if your child is in the honors program it can be a solid curriculum and peer group. Of course it is also a good value with the more modest tuition.

My child attended SJC and the lack of certified teachers showed. Outdated and ineffective pedagogy was common. Not enough professional development to improve teaching. Maybe things have changed recently but it was not as strong academically as a good DCPS.

Not surprised. Two kids both got presidential scholarship ($20K). Attended scholars brunch for first one and the teachers were unimpressive. That was main reason we crossed it off. We applied for DD this year and also got presidential scholarship and didn't consider because she did not like her shadow day. We applied as a safety school. Yes, we are going to pay $40K a year, but you get what you pay for.

Anonymous wrote:More people are applying to schools like SJC, because they're realistic. Not everyone can get into a top tier school, and if public isn't a good option for you, applying to a place like SJC is a smart choice. Same strategy for college: apply to reach schools, mid-levels and safetys. Which schools those are depends on the student.