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STEM Times Newsletter Issue 1 is now Available

Issue 1 of the STEM Times is available beginning April 10, 2012.  This quarterly newsletter is geared towards students in grade 4-7 and includes information about STEM news, activities, and opportunities in the DC metro area.  Click here or go to the STEM Resources Section to view the elementary and middle school editions.

Final Admissions Decisions Mailed on March 30

Final decisions for the Class of 2016 admissions process were mailed on Friday, March 30.  Please be aware that it can take anywhere from one to ten days for mail to reach students in the Northern Virginia area. If you are concerned about mail delivery, please check with your local post office.

If you do not receive your notification by close of business on Monday, April 9, 2012, the parent/legal guardian listed on the application (not the applicant) should call the Admissions Office beginning Tuesday, April 10, at 571-423-3770. Please do not call before that date. If you must leave a voice mail message, please provide the following information:

  • Your name;
  • Applicant’s name;
  • Applicant’s I.D. number;
  • The school the applicant attends; and
  • Telephone number where you can be reached during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.).

If you have moved since submitting your application and have not updated your address with the Admissions Office, your notification letter may be delayed.  Please note that notifications will not be provided over the phone for any reason until Tuesday, April 10, 2012.  The Admissions Office does not provide notification by email.

We know that there are many students and parents who are understandably disappointed that they (or their student) could not be offered admission to TJHSST at this time. Unfortunately, because we can only admit 480 students each year, we invariably must inform many very high achieving students who could be successful at TJ that they cannot be offered a seat in the freshman class.

The administration and staff at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology are not involved in any way in making admissions decisions for the incoming freshman class. The TJHSST Admissions Office is tasked with the responsibility of administering the process and of ensuring that every applicant is treated equitably and fairly. We (the Admissions Office staff) have worked many long hours this year to make sure that every stage of the admissions process has been administered accurately and fairly for all applicants. Please understand that the Admissions Office cannot change any final admissions decisions. We do not consider any appeals of final admissions decisions.

All admissions decisions are final.

Click here to learn more about how the final admissions decisions are made.


STEM Events in May

cheetah


Saturday, May 5 is Cheetah Day at the National Zoo. Come to the Cheetah Conservation Station for a day of fun-filled, family-friendly activities.

Astronomy


The Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center will host Super Science Saturday on May 12, 2012. Immerse yourself in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration through demonstrations and hands-on activities for visitors of all ages.

 

Deadline for Junior Admissions Materials is May 1

The deadline for transcripts and PSAT/SAT scores for students interested in the Junior Round of Admissions is Tuesday, May 1, 2012.  Transcripts and SAT/PSAT scores received after May 1 cannot be considered.

 

Summer STEM Opportunities Throughout the DC Metro area

Summer is a great time to explore your interests in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. In mid- April, the TJ Admissions website will include a page dedicated to STEM programs in the area. As we hear of activities, they will be added to the page. If you know of an activity or event, please let us know by sending an email to tjadmissions@fcps.edu.