Thomas Jefferson High School

Thomas Jefferson High School is highly competitive for students who “have demonstrated high achievement in Mathematics, Science and technology.”

Thomas Jefferson High School Fall Admissions Cycle

  • Monday, October 25th: Application window opens up at 4:00pm

  • Friday, November 19th: Application window closes at 4:00pm

  • Saturday, January 29th: SIS/Essay Writing Administration at 8:00am

  • Saturday, February 5th: Inclement weather date for SIS/Essay Writing

  • Friday, April 29th: Final notifications released on or before

Application Requirements

  • Students AND parents must complete their designated applications in the portal

  • TJ Liaison Counselor (Mrs. O'Brien) will verify current math course

Thomas Jefferson High School Admissions Criteria

All Applicants

  • Complete the Student Portrait Sheet

  • Problem-Solving Essay (may include Math and/or Science)

  • GPA

New Requirements

  • Enrolled in both math and science honors courses

    • Must be taking Algebra 1 or higher in 8th grade (not a new requirement) Algebra 1 will count as the honors level course

  • Enrolled in one additional honors course

  • At the completion of 7th grade, students must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher

TJ Admissions Presentation Fall 2021