Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School

Infobox School
headmaster = Bill Carter (Interim)
schooltype = Private
religion = None
founded = 1993
location = Joplin, Missouri
enrollment = 250 coed students
faculty = 28
campus type = Urban
mascot = Cavalier

Thomas Jefferson Independent School is a private school in Joplin, Missouri.

chool history

Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School opened in August 1993 with grades Pre-School-9 and 185 students. The school now enrolls 250 students in grades Pre-Kindergarten-12. The school has graduated ten classes, with a total of 145 graduates. All graduates have matriculated in undergraduate school, with 47 college graduates among TJ alumni. The school employs 28 full-time teachers, 82% of whom hold advanced degrees in their disciplines. [ [http://www.tjeffschool.org/index.php?filename=mainfile.php&id=61&cat_id=0 Thomas Jefferson - It begins with a shared vision of excellence ] ]

Mission statement

Through a dedication to academic excellence, Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School stands accountable for educating students to make the most of their abilities. The School educates students to acquire and refine essential academic knowledge and skills; cultivate an appreciation of the arts; develop lifelong fitness skills; assume responsibility for their behavior; seek out challenge, welcome criticism, test new capacities; practice self-discipline; and find joy in learning. The school brings students together with teachers who exemplify intellectual curiosity, a dedication to truth, and the advantages of living the examined life. [ [http://www.tjeffschool.org/index.php?filename=mainfile.php&id=22&cat_id=0 Thomas Jefferson - The School's Mission ] ]

Athletics

Through its membership in the Missouri State High School Activities Association, Thomas Jefferson is able to participate with other schools in a wide variety of activities. Thomas Jefferson is a member of the Ozark 7 Conference. Other schools in that conference are McAuley, Southwest, Wheaton, Verona, Exeter, and Purdy. [ [http://www.tjeffschool.org/index.php?filename=mainfile.php&id=68&cat_id=6 Thomas Jefferson - Athletic Opportunities ] ]

Students in grades 6-12 can compete in:

Fall: Soccer (coed)

Fall: Tennis (Upper School girls)

Fall: Volleyball (girls)

Winter: Basketball (boys and girls)

Winter: Cheerleading (coed)

Spring: Golf (Upper School coed)

Spring: Tennis (Upper School boys)

Spring: Track and Field (boys and girls)

tudent activities

TJIDS is particularly notable for its quizbowl program that has finished in the top three at state since 1997, winning the championship in 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, and 2007. [ [http://www.tjacademic.com/ Academic Team ] ] The school's recent chess team, led by Mr.Scott Johnson, has also been very successful placing 6th in the state.

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