Thomas Jefferson High School (TJHS) thrives on competition. For example, TJHS only accepts 1 in 5
applicants, with most of their students coming from Fairfax County residents. Additionally, TJHS is known for its strenuous academics. TJHS has been the foundation for numerous National Merit semifinalists, and almost 100 percent of their advanced placement test takers are awarded with hard earned college credit.
Facts about TJHS
- First graduating class was in 1985
- TJHST annual student produced research journal has won numerous national awards
- Has specialized technology laboratories
- Has mentorship program for individual student research
- Has accelerated academic options, including summer school options
- One of their eleven core beliefs is that learning never ends
- Current Principal is Evan Glazer
References
“FCPS – School Profiles – Thomas Jefferson HS.” FCPS – School Profiles – Thomas Jefferson HS. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Mar. 2014. .
Maxwell, Jan, and Forest Spencer. “Top High Schools.” Northern Virginia Magazine RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Mar. 2014. .
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