ADMISSIONS POLICY
Thomas Jefferson Academy accepts applications from students of all races, creeds, and national origins.
Thomas Jefferson Academy is a non-sectarian, non-discriminatory institution. Any students applying to Thomas Jefferson Academy, newly school aged or transferring, will be subject to our admissions procedures: students entering kindergarten – 12th grade will be given an admissions screening, previous records and transcripts for transferees must be submitted, and standardized test scores for transferees. After review by the admissions committee, letters of recommendation or admissions interview may be requested. Admissions results will be given within 5 to 10 days.
Married students are not admitted to Thomas Jefferson Academy or kept on active rolls. Students who are pregnant, have a child, or have fathered a child are not admitted or allowed to continue enrollment at Thomas Jefferson Academy.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In order to enter K3, a child must be 3 years old on or before September 1 of that school year. In order to enter K4, a child must be 4 years old on or before September 1 of that school year. In order to enter kindergarten a child must be 5 years old on or before September 1of that school year. Current State Immunization requirements must be met. BIRTH CERTIFICATE AND IMMUNIZATION RECORDS MUST BE PRESENTED WHEN ENROLLING YOUR CHILD. In addition, they must have eye and ear examinations, all of which must be evidenced by either the local health department or other family physician.
A written application form must be completed by all students for admission. If there are more applications for admission then vacancies, applications will be considered in the following order:
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Siblings of students or alumni who have been students of the Academy for one year or longer will be considered.
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Transfer students from other schools of the Independent School Association or other private schools approved by the Board of Directors.
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Other applicants will be considered in order of application dates. Any students applying to Thomas Jefferson Academy, newly school aged or transferring, will be subject to our admissions procedures: students entering kindergarten – 12th grade will be given an admissions screening, previous records and transcripts for transferees must be submitted, and standardized test scores for transferees. After review by the admissions committee, letters of recommendation or admissions interview may be requested.