Activities Fair introduces freshmen to school activities
The activities fair at Jefferson, held on Friday, Sept.13, introduced freshmen and froshmores (sophomores who are new to Jefferson) to different clubs and eighth period activities. Students follow a...
View ArticleNot having a separate senior BC class impacts learning environment
For the first time in six years, there is no separate Senior BC Calculus class. Senior BC is an unofficial separate class for seniors taking BC who have already taken AB. This class allows teachers to...
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Bash Starts School Year With A Bang
Shea Weingold kicks a soccer ball and Jenny Li waits for the ball to come her way. Students played soccer, volleyball, and tug of war during the Bash. Spending fun time with friends after a stressful...
View ArticleColonials lose Back To School Bash Football Game
The varsity football team lost to the Northern Virginia Homeschool Athletic Association (NVHAA) Centurions 32-21 at home on Friday, Sept. 13, following the annual Back To School Bash. To begin the...
View ArticleRemoving Adversity Score from SAT
On Aug. 27, the College Board removed the adversity score from the SAT. The adversity score measures a student’s economic hardship, and how this influences the colleges that they choose to apply to and...
View ArticlePoetry Out Loud interest meeting takes place
The first Poetry Out Loud interest meeting was held in English teacher Mr. Mike Miller’s room, room 219, on Monday, Sept. 16 during lunch. The meeting was held in a question-and-answer format, with...
View ArticleRussian exchange students come to Jefferson for research project
Seventeen students and five teachers arrived from the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA) as part of the first TJ-RANEPA research collaboration between...
View ArticleLatin honors society holds ice cream social
Almost 200 people in total showed up to the Latin Ice Cream Social, which took place on Friday, September 21st. The event was seen as an opportunity for new Latin Students and Latin Honor Society...
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Varsity Field Hockey Scores 1-0 Win Against Annandale: Photo Gallery
Gallery|5 PhotosBefore the game begins, Coach Aubrey gathers her team for a quick pep talk. "Whenever we talk to the coach its always rewarding because she gives words of encouragement and always wants...
View ArticleAP Classroom: A New Resource for AP Classes
At the start of the school year, there are lots of new things to get used to: classes, teachers, and homework. This year, however, a new teaching material was introduced to students in every grade: AP...
View ArticleTJTV News, Episode 90: Sept. 30
Here is some more information about this week’s announcements: The National Honor Society is ready to begin taking applications from current juniors and seniors! If you are interested, please join the...
View ArticleNews Brief: Freshman Volleyball falls to Wakefield Warriors 0-2
Jefferson’s freshman volleyball team fell to the Wakefield Warriors in two sets during their home game on Sept. 26. They now hold an overall season record of 2-6. The first set started with both teams...
View ArticleJefferson Partnership Fund Holds Interest Meeting for Student Ambassadors...
The interest meeting for Jefferson’s Partnership Fund Student Ambassadors Program was held on Wednesday, Oct. 2. Alumni Coordinator Samantha Krause and Development Coordinator Miriam Lamoreaux...
View ArticleTJTV News, Episode 91: Oct. 7
Here is some more information about this week’s announcements: Calling all sophomores and juniors! Applications for the 2020 High School Diplomats Program are now open. HSD is a ten-day cultural...
View ArticleMegs and Muscles
“RUMBLE!!! TJ-style!!!” The loud yell comes from the cheerleaders on the sidelines, galvanizing the crowd in the stands as the Jefferson football team completes a pass. Along the line of mainly female...
View ArticleNBC News 4 Visits Jefferson’s Journalism Class
NBC News4 I-Team Investigative Reporter Scott MacFarlane, along with Senior Investigative Platform Manager Rick Yarborough and photographer Jeff Piper, visited Jefferson’s Journalism class during 5th...
View ArticleIntroducing new counselor Laurie Phelps
College applications These are the two words that send most Jefferson students into a frenzy of club leadership positions and awards. While there are many variations of applications depending on the...
View ArticleFreshmen Are Not Taking the PSAT This Year
Unlike past freshman classes, Jefferson’s Class of 2023 will not be taking the PSAT with Classes of 2022 and 2021 on Wednesday, Oct. 16. For the past five years, all freshmen in FCPS have been...
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JV Volleyball Rallies to 2-1 Victory Over Justice Wolves: Photo Gallery
Gallery|10 PhotosSophomore Erika Ramirez sets the ball to sophomore Shaila Batish during warmups before the first set. Close
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