Dear TJHSST Families,
In today's Jefferson Journal, I wanted to make sure you were aware of the 40th Anniversary celebration that is taking place Oct. 24-25. There will be opportunities for current students to participate in this, so stay tuned for more information!
Also registration for the World Language by Credit Exam fall edition is now available. Information is below, be sure to note the deadlines.
Dear TJHSST Family,
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology and the TJ Partnership Fund would like to formally invite you to TJHSST’s 40th Anniversary Celebration from October 24-25! Come mix and mingle with alumni, faculty/former faculty and friends as we have a multitude of events scheduled for the weekend. Details can be found on our 40th Anniversary Celebration website!
Here is a brief schedule of events:
Friday, October 24, 5:00 pm at TJHSST
Alumni Tailgate and TJ Football Game
Join us for a special 40th Anniversary TJ Football Game - and an all-classes Alumni Tailgate! Kickoff is at 7:00 PM with halftime festivities including special recognitions and performances by the TJ Dance team and the TJ Marching Colonials, but come early for food, fun, and friendship as we celebrate 40 years of excellence as a STEM-focused magnet school! (Tickets to the Alumni Tailgate are free - tickets to the football game will be available separately)
Saturday, October 25, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at TJHSST
TJHSST Open House
Drop by TJ during the day! This Open House will have multiple activities, including tours given by current TJ Students known as "TJ Ambassadors" (pre-2017 graduates can see the amazing renovation!), the opportunity to meet-and-greet former faculty members, tell your TJ story as part of the Oral History Project, pick up TJ gear and more!
Saturday, October 25, 6:00 - 10:00 pm at Hilton Tysons Corner
Reunion Celebration
Tickets: $89/person until September 30, $99 beginning October 1
The Main Event! Every TJ Alum is invited to this all-classes reunion event including food, drinks, dancing, and opportunities to connect and reconnect with your fellow TJ graduates as well as faculty past and present! Registration includes all food (passed appetizers and buffet) as well as two drink tickets for attendees at least 21 years of age.
Don't miss out on this fantastic celebration! Visit the TJHSST 40th Anniversary website to RSVP for all events!
If you have any questions, please contact TJHSST’s Director of Communications Mike Roth at mbroth@fcps.edu.
The World Language Credit by Exam (WLCBE) assesses language proficiency in languages other than English and recognizes the strengths that our students bring as effective communicators in multiple languages.
This assessment may be used to award world language credits towards graduation, determine course placement for language courses offered in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), and fulfill the world languages requirements for the Virginia Seal of Biliteracy.
The WLCBE exam is offered in the fall each school year. A student may participate in the exam a total of a total of two times per language, with no more than one attempt each year. In other words, students have two chances per language to earn credits by taking the exam between grades 7 and 12. Exam results from the fall assessment window will be available in February. These results are intended for World Language placement and course selection for the 2026-2027 school year only and cannot be used for schedule changes during the current academic year.
The fall registration deadline for the WLCBE is October 17, 2025. To have your child participate, please fill out the Registration Form and have them submit to their counselor by the deadline.
Is your student interested in taking an AP exam, but not enrolled in the course?
Students interested in self-studying for an AP exam must complete this google form to indicate which exam(s) they would like to register for as a Non-Enrolled student. The non-refundable exam fee this year is $99 and should be paid in MySchoolBucks (AP Test Fee Home Schooled/Non-Enrolled). It will open on Monday for payments.
- Students must use their @fcpsschools.net account to complete the form.
As you and your student consider self-studying for exams, please check the AP Exam schedule to ensure that your student does not over-schedule or double book yourself. Exams will only be moved to the late testing schedule for extreme circumstances.
Students who wish to self-study an exam we do not offer at TJ will require a meeting with Ms. Fawsett before it is approved. The approval of self-study exams we do not offer here at TJ will be dependent on finding a placement at another school if we are not able to host the exam here. Requests for these exams will not be taken after Friday, October 17.
The deadline to complete the form and pay your fees is Friday, October 17.
Fairfax County Public Schools requires all of its schools to conduct a bus evacuation drill within the first four weeks of school. It consists of students practicing safely exiting the bus either through the front, or the emergency back door in the case of an emergency.
We will be conducting this drill on Tuesday, September 16 at arrival time. There might be some slight delays with students getting to their first period class.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping all of us safe!
Need to get ahold of someone at TJ? Here is some commonly requested contact information:
Main Office - 703-750-8300
Attendance Office - thomasjeffersonhigh.attendance@fcps.edu
Student Services - 703-750-8340
Student Activities - 703-750-8333
Security - 703-750-8331
Administration Contact Information
Mr. Michael Mukai - Principal
Ms. Betsy Fawsett - Associate Principal
Ms. Yaara Crane - Subschool Principal (oversees Class of 2026 Science and Technology Division)
Mr. Shawn Frank - Subschool Principal (oversees Class of 2027 and Mathematics and Computer Science Division)
Mr. Dylan Forshay - Subschool Principal (oversees Class of 2028 and World Language, Art, Music, and Physical Education Division)
Ms. Volita Russell - Subschool Principal (oversees Class of 2029 and Humanities Division)
Ms. Sara Wright - Director of Student Services (oversees Counselors, Social Worker, School Psychologist and other staff providing student support)
Ms. Leah Conte - Director of Student Activities (oversees Activities Office, 8th Period, Athletic Office, Building Maintenance, Custodians, Food Services)
Mr. Mike Roth - Communications Specialist (oversees NewsYouChoose and eNotify, Event promotions, print/digital text, photo, video, Social Media accounts, TJHSST Webmaster and Visitors US & International (TJPF)
For another specific staff member, please use our Staff Directory to find contact information.
TJ's Anchor/Blue/Red Day Calendar
September 22 - Religious or Cultural Observance Day (Rosh Hashanah begins in evening) - school remains in session with normal hours, no activities in evening.
September 23 - Religious or Cultural Observance Day (Rosh Hashanah) - no school for students or staff
September 26 - Homecoming football game, 7:00 p.m. at Main Stadium
September 27 - Homecoming Dance at TJ in evening
October 1 - Religious or Cultural Observance Day (Yom Kippur begins in evening) - school remains in session with normal hours, no activities in evening.
October 2 - Religious or Cultural Observance Day (Yom Kippur) - no school for students or staff
October 3 - October News You Choose newsletter emailed to families.
October 8 - PSAT/SAT administered at TJ for 10th, 11th, and 12th graders (more information will be forthcoming on this)
October 13 - Staff Development Day - No school for students.
October 20 - Religious or Cultural Observance Day (Diwali) - no school for students or staff
October 24-25 - TJHSST 40th Anniversary Celebration
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