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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.
Information regarding the 2008 summer reading is online.
Current News
International Olympiad Results
Congratulations to Jacob Steinhardt and Brian Hamrick for earning Silver Medals at the International Olympiad in Informatics. Jacob was 29th in the world and Brian was 37th.
International Russian Language Olympiada
Congratulations to Bronwyn Koehl who earned a Silver Medal this summer at the International Russian Language Olympiada held in Moscow.
TJ Forms for Parents and Students
In an effort to continue TJHSST’s 'green' initiative, we are requesting all families to update their Emergency Care and Health Information forms via WeCare and the 24/7 Parent Access accounts available through Blackboard. Families new to FCPS and TJHSST may access the Emergency Care and Health Information forms via the FCPS web site. Other related forms requiring signatures and action at the start of the school year are available on TJHSST web site.
Creating FCPS 24-7 Parent View Accounts
Parents: if you haven't already done so, you can create your own account for FCPS 24-7 or Blackboard, providing access to your child's active classes. Detailed instructions are available on the TJHSST web site.
Treasures of Afghanistan Exhibit Suggested for Incoming Ninth Graders
Incoming ninth graders should take advantage of the marvelous opportunity of seeing the Lost Treasures of Afghanistan exhibit at The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. before the start of the school year. The Integrated Biology, English and Technology teams will be studying literature pertinent to Afghanistan. Access information on the exhibit at their web site
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