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WELCOME TO THOMAS JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL!
An IB World School

Thomas Jefferson High School aims to provide a safe, secure, and diverse environment that encourages students to be active, life-long learners. 

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We are a wonderfully diverse school district, situated in south King County, and we're excited to have your child enroll in our school.

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WELCOME TO THE 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR.

Find all the resources you need for a successful start to a year of growth and learning. 

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Reminder: Early Release Fridays Every Friday

EARLY RELEASE FRIDAY

Friday is early release and schools are let out 75 minutes early

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Here Today, Ready for Tomorrow!

Attending school every day is a great opportunity to support learning & the growth of the whole child.

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WHO WE ARE

Thomas Jefferson High School aims to provide a safe, secure, and diverse environment that encourages students to be active, life-long learners. We do this by providing challenging curricular programs that foster inquiring, knowledgeable, internationally-minded, and caring young people who actively strive to create a better world through intercultural understanding and respect.

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EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Federal Way Scholars Explore the Future of Technology During Computer Science Education Week

Federal Way Public Schools celebrated Computer Science Education Week from December 8 through December 12, uniting all FWPS schools with students around the globe who are participating in the worldwide Hour of Code and Hour of AI. This annual event introduces learners to the foundations of computer science and artificial intelligence in a fun and accessible way, reinforcing that anyone can learn the basics.

 
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WHAT WE OFFER

CTE PROGRAMS

FWPS offers Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses at select middle schools and all four comprehensive high schools. CTE courses enable scholars in grades 6-12 to explore various fields of interest, connect their learning with the real-world, and gain important skills necessary for life after high school and future careers.

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INTERNATIONAL BACCALEAUREATE (IB) PROGRAMME

Thomas Jefferson High School has been an authorized IB Diploma school continuously since 1999. TJ received authorization in the IB Middle Years Program (MYP) in August 2013. 

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CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

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TJ offers clubs and activities, in support of Goal 3 of the FWPS strategic plan, like Speech and Debate, Robotics, Latino Student Union, Art Club, and more.

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FAMILY PARTNERSHIPS

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TJ partners with the Raider Parent Movement, a non-profit organization that exists to build an effective partnership with Thomas Jefferson High School families, staff members, students, and alumni to advance the well being of the school and the community it serves.

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