Track team sprints to finish at Invitational Swim and Dive has exciting meet against Madison “This I Believe” essayist shares life experiences Boys’ varsity basketball wins against McLean in a close game ‘Dancing with the Faculty’ becomes highlight of Winter Sports Pep Rally

Eighth period changes take effect

| Sep. 4, 2012

Students returning to school on Sept. 4 will find a number of changes to the eighth period system. Most immediately visible is the renovation location for the eighth period office, ...

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BigSibs welcome the Class of 2016

| Aug. 31, 2012

The Class of 2016 was officially welcomed to Jefferson on Aug. 30 during Freshman Orientation. The event began with student and faculty speakers and later focused on the BigSibs program. ...

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Student Services struggles to resolve schedule changes

| Aug. 30, 2012

Seniors Emily Bartlett and Sarah Khatry were already at school before the doors even opened on Aug. 29. Both arrived at 6:30 a.m. in hopes of getting their schedules changed ...

FCPS stakeholders ponder TJ admissions changes

| Aug. 1, 2012

On July 19, the Fairfax County School Board held a work session to consider changes to the Jefferson admissions process. The meeting was open to the public, drawing a crowd ...

Robert Muskett discusses the benefits of using Prezi presentations.

Global innovators blend technology and education

| Jul. 13, 2012

The week after school is officially over for both students and faculty, Jefferson hosts JOSTI, the Jefferson Overseas Schools Technology Institute. Promoting innovative technology, the institute attempts to unite educators from around ...

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Principal looks forward to August wedding

| Jun. 20, 2012

Wedding bells are ringing, as Principal Evan Glazer and Jennifer Palazzolo are planning their wedding for Aug. 4. The wedding will take place in Michigan with the wedding reception directly ...

Remedial math classes to be held if needed

| Jun. 17, 2012

On June 6, Jefferson hosted a town hall meeting to discuss the recent negative attention in the media due to the underperformance of the Class of 2015 in math classes. ...

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Science teachers test their toughness in triathlons

| Jun. 15, 2012

Physics teacher Mark Hannum and Chemical Analysis lab director Brian Kennedy spent June 10 competing in a triathlon each, but on opposite coasts of the country. Hannum participated in the ...