Admission Details for Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST)
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) offers a challenging college preparatory program emphasizing STEM subjects. The admission process includes GPA requirements, student portfolio assessment, and problem-solving essays. Changes for the 2021-2022 academic year include the elimination of standardized tests and application fees. Key dates for the application process are outlined, and applicants must complete various components to apply successfully.
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Thomas Jefferson High Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and School for Science and Technnology Technnology (TJHSST) (TJHSST)
Enrolled in both Math and Science honors courses A waiver for the honors requirement may be applied when applicable Requirements for the 2021-22 School Year Math Requirements Applicants to the freshman class at TJHSST must be taking a full-year of Honors Algebra I for high school credit, or higher- level math course in Grade 8 to apply to TJHSST. GPA Minimum GPA is 3.5. This GPA is for final unweighted marks in 7th grade for Math, Science, English, Social Studies and World Language, as well as 1st quarter, 8th grade, for the same subjects.
550 seats will be offered to the highest- evaluated students. Students will be evaluated on the following: A comprehensive college preparatory program emphasizing science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Grade point average (GPA) Student portrait sheet where they will be asked to demonstrate portrait of a Graduate attributes and 21st century skills Problem-solving essay
The average GPA for students offered admission was 3.9539, slightly higher than previous years New Information about Acceptance to TJHSST Standardized admission test has been eliminated The $100 application fee has been eliminated
Calendar 2021-2022 Freshman Round Monday, October 25 Applications Available - 4:00 pm Friday, November 19 Application Deadline - 4:00 pm Saturday, January 29 SPS/Essay Writing Administration- 8:00 am Saturday, February 5 Inclement Weather Date for January 29 Friday, February 4 Accommodations, Make-Up SPS/Essay Writing Administration - 8:00 am Friday, February 11 Inclement Weather Date for February 4 Friday, April 29 Final Notifications Released on or Before * Dates on calendar above may be subject to change
Application Application Components Components
Component 1 Complete the Student Portrait Sheet Students will demonstrate Portrait of a Graduate attributes and 21st Century Skills Collaborator Communicator Creative and Critical Thinker Ethical/Global Citizen Goal-Directed & Resilient Individual Innovator Leader Problem Solver Additional information about Portrait of a Graduate Note: The Student Portrait Sheet will evaluate applicants on the broad skills listed above and not each listed bullet on the link below. However, the link below provides deeper information and resources to better understand the skills listed above. https://www.fcps.edu/about-fcps/portrait-graduate This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA
Component 2 Complete the Problem-Solving Essay Math and/or Science content Topic will include multiple variables/steps Applicant response will include solution along with explanation of process to solve problem. Written in essay format This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND
Components 3 & 4 GPA (Core) Experience Factors Economically Disadvantaged English Language Learners Special Education Students attending historically underrepresented schools This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-ND
1. The applicant must access the Log-In Screen prior to the parent and complete the initial log-in process that includes entry of a parent name and email address. Steps to Complete the Application 2. Parent receives an auto-generated email containing the "link" for them to log-in and create the parent account. This link does expire so parents are encouraged to log in as soon as possible. 3. TJ Liaison Counselor from the applicant's school verifies math course. (Allow 24 hours, minimum, for this verification to be completed.) Auto- generated email is sent to applicant and parent after verification advising them, they may complete the application. 4. Applicant and parent must both electronically sign 5. Submit the application. 6. An auto-generated email will be sent to the applicant and parent advising them that the application has been submitted. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under
Application Deadline Application Deadline Application Opens: Monday, October 25th @ 4pm Application Closes: Friday, November 19th @ 4pm
TJHSST Admissions: Contact Us Admissions Office (general inquiries): Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone: 571-423-3770 Admissions Office FAX: 571-423-3777 tjadmissions@fcps.edu
