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Established in 1985, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology is the result of a partnership of businesses and schools created to improve education in science, mathematics, and technology. Representatives from business and industry and staff of the Fairfax County Public Schools worked together in curriculum and facilities development for the school. In recent years, local business leaders and Jefferson parents have formed the Jefferson Partnership Fund to help raise money to maintain and equip labs and classrooms in the school. As the Governor's School for Science and Technology in Northern Virginia, the school is also supported by the Virginia Department of Education. In addition to providing a specialized education for selected students in Fairfax County, Jefferson also serves other school districts including Arlington, Fauquier, Loudoun, and Prince William counties as well as the cities of Fairfax and Falls Church.
TJHSST will be sponsoring the first TJStar (Symposium to Advance Research) on May 28, 2009 from 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Details are available at the TJStar web site.
Web Site Survey: TJ is in the midst of redesigning the school's web page and as a visitor to our web site your input is a valued part of that process. Please take a moment to fill out a short survey. If you are a parent and have not yet taken a survey, please take a moment to fill out the parent survey that is linked off the TJ PTSA web site. Contact Richard Washer with any questions.
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A few words about TjSTAR from Dr. Glazer
"I am excited about our symposium this year because it gives us an opportunity to celebrate our students' research. I want this symposium to be an opportunity for them to learn from one another, be inspired about opportunities at TJ, and interact with different role models across different sectors of society, including our alumni. I want our students to observe professionals who tackle scientific and technological challenges and opportunities that impact different sectors of humanity."
H1N1 Virus (Swine Flu)
As a FCPS school, TJHSST will be following the guidelines set forth by FCPS and the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD). A statement about this is available in a letter sent home to parents from Superintendent Dr. Dale.
One Question Selected
The TJHSST 2009-2010 One Question will be "What are the social responsibilities of educated people?" Congratulations to Ian Ladner, class of 2012, for his submission. Congratulations also to the students who wrote the other top questions: Luke Knepper (2010), Aaron Koenig (2010), Katie Mitchell (2010), and Zach Williams (2012). The One Question will serve as inspiration to the TJ community for the coming school year. The question may be addressed in various venues: classes, 8th period activities, speaker series, a seminar course, etc. Seniors who find the question intriguing might consider it in planning their research projects. Listen for future announcements about grant opportunities related to the One Question. Follow this link to read the rationale statement for the 2009-2010 One Question.
School Improvement Plan
As a FCPS member school, TJHSST is responsible for articulating a "School Improvement Plan" that contains two plans: the Student Achievement Plan and the Strategic Improvement Plan.
TJ Receives Accreditation
TJ received accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools following an onsite visit by a distinguished panel of educators. As part of this five year cycle of self-study, the staff at TJ has defined a new Mission Statement and Beliefs Statement, as well as identified goals and action items. For further information, please see the Action Plan available in PDF format.
TJ Task Force Report
The TJ Task Force Committee, formed to examine the future programs and facility needs has completed their report which is now available online in PDF format.
Faculty Curator: Richard Washer