Welcome to TJ Admissions

Welcome to the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) Admissions Website.

The TJHSST Admissions Office operates independently of the high school. For information about TJHSST, click here.

Students are selected for TJHSST through a competitive admissions process. We are looking for highly motivated students with diverse backgrounds, talents, and skills, who demonstrate:

• High ability, aptitude, and interest in math, science, and technology.
• Intellectual curiosity and self-motivation to pursue scientific research.
• A desire to be challenged with an extensive curriculum focused in math, science, and technology.
• The highest academic and personal integrity.
• An aspiration to become a member of a community of learners, explorers, mentors, and leaders.
• The capability to become citizens and leaders of the 21st century.

The majority of students enter TJHSST in their freshman (9th grade) year, during the winter round of freshman admissions which, for the Class of 2016, will begin in October 2011. A second summer round of admissions for the Class of 2016 is available in June 2012 only for students who move to a participating school division after September 30, 2011.

A limited number of students are admitted to the sophomore (10th grade) and junior (11th grade) classes each year as well. That process will take place in June 2012. TJHSST does not admit students to its senior (12th grade) class.

The TJHSST Admissions Office oversees and administers the admissions process. If you have admissions questions, please contact us at the Admissions Office. Do not call TJHSST.