Admissions Process

The best way to get to know TJ is to spend time on campus and in our classrooms.  We invite you to come explore TJ to experience all we have to offer.  To start your TJ experience please fill out this inquiry form so we can personalize your time on our campus.

Below are videos about the TJ community for you to explore.  If you have any questions, contact the Admissions office at 314-843-4151 or admissions@tjs.org.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Featured Videos
Campus Tour
Varsity Academics at TJ
Campus Life at TJ

View more videos HERE.

Shadow Days

Experience TJ for yourself! Shadow Days provide opportunities for prospective students can experience our classes first hand. Visiting "shadows" will accompany a TJ student to a combination of classes and free periods, including the ever-popular morning cookie break! 

Contact our Admissions Department if you interested in scheduling a Shadow Day: admissions@tjs.org.

How to apply:

1. Create your SSAT account profile here
2. Submit the Student Essays
3. Submit the Parent Statement
4. Submit application fee ($40)
5. Register for the SSAT Exam (TJ's SSAT code is 7660)
6. Request the Principal/Guidance Counselor Recommendation Form to be completed by a Principal or Guidance Counselor
7. Request Math Recommendation Form to be completed by current math teacher
8. Request English Recommendation Form to be completed by current English teacher
9. Request School Transcripts from current school
10. Send a message to admissions@tjs.org to schedule an initial meeting with our Director of Enrollment.

Thomas Jefferson School Admissions Dates and Deadlines for 2023 - 2024.

Grade 9:
Applications due on Dec. 9, 2022.
Notifications sent on Feb. 3, 2023.
Contracts due on Feb. 24, 2023.

Grades 7-8 and Grades 10-12:
Applications due on Jan 10, 2023.
Notifications sent on Mar. 10, 2023.
Contracts due on March 31, 2023.

How to apply:

1. Create your SSAT account profile here
2. Submit the Student Essays
3. Submit the Parent Statement
4. Submit application fee ($40)
5. Register for the SSAT Exam (TJ's SSAT code is 7660)
6. Request the Principal/Guidance Counselor Recommendation Form to be completed by a Principal or Guidance Counselor
7. Request Math Recommendation Form to be completed by current math teacher
8. Request English Recommendation Form to be completed by current English teacher
9. Request School Transcripts from current school
10. Send a message to admissions@tjs.org to schedule an initial meeting with our Director of Enrollment.
    

Thomas Jefferson School Admissions Dates and Deadlines for 2023 - 2024.

Applications due on Jan 10, 2023.
Notifications sent on Mar. 10, 2023.
Contracts due on March 31, 2023.