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2016-2017 Opening of School Website

Welcome (back) to TJHSST!

Welcome to the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology Virtual Back to School Packet for the 2016-2017 school year.

This page contains all of the necessary forms and important information students and families will need for the start of the school year.

As we prepare to begin another exciting school year, we are pleased to welcome back all students and staff members who are returning and extend a very warm welcome to all new members of the TJ community.

Information about bus routes and FCPS transportation will be mailed home as soon they are made available to the school by the FCPS Transportation Office. Students from outside FCPS who have transportation concerns and questions should contact their local jurisdiction’s transportation offices for specific information about how bus routes will be assigned for the coming school year.

Information about how to request a schedule change will be included when we email schedules on or about August 26, 2016. The Student Services staff will return on contract August 19th and will be available to respond to phone calls and emails at that time.

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FORMS WILL BE COLLECTED September 7, 2016 VIA HOMEROOM

Welcome (back) to TJHSST Community Letter from Dr. Glazer

Forms to be completed and submitted by ALL students (required annually):

• Residency Verification Form
• Health Information Form (FCPS Form SE-71)
• Extra Curricular Participation Policy (required for 8th period participation)
• Intranet Posting Agreement
• Student Rights & Responsibilities Parent/Guardian Signature Sheet
• Honor Code Pledge

Please be sure to put your student ID # in the top right corner of all forms to assist us with sorting and accounting for all forms submitted/collected.

Forms to be completed and submitted only if applicable:

• Student Information Update (FCPS Form IT-22)
  • Please complete and submit the form only if there is a change to your existing contact information. If there is a change of address, please be certain to contact the TJHSST Admissions Office for review/approval BEFORE moving - the school cannot update residency without first having the approval of the Admissions Office who are responsible for eligibility.

• Emergency Care Information for Students (FCPS Form SS/SE-3) - ONLY return if changes or updates are needed

• Juniors (Class of 2018) ONLY – PSAT/NMSQT Registration/Payment Form
  • Submit this form and check payable to TJHSST for $17 to Mr. Wong located in the Student Services Department.
  • Deadline is September 28 (Back to School Night)
  • If you have further questions on the PSAT which will be held on October 19, 2016, please email Mr. Wong directly at adam.wong@fcps.edu
  • The Classes of 2019 and 2020 will also be taking the PSAT appropriate for their grade levels but are not required to pay/register for the exam as they will not be taking the PSAT as a part of the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test competition like the Class of 2018.

• Opt Out Information (Reminder: Opt-Out Forms were also mailed home in hard copy via Address Service Requested in early-mid August)
  
  • FCPS Opt Out Forms Bundle
    • This bundle of forms affords parents the ability to opt their student out of any or all of the following activities. Release of information about the student for the school yearbook and other school-related publications, release of directory information to persons and organizations outside FCPS, release of information to military recruiters, release of information for commercial purposes, etc.
    • If applicable, please complete and return these forms to the school no later than September 23, 2016 as we will be providing directory information to the PTSA on September 30, 2016.
  • FCPS Family Life Education Opt Out Forms
  • The Family Life Education (FLE) curriculum and materials are available for review in the TJHSST Library and there will be instructors available at Back to School Night to field any questions that parents may have. Parents are also welcome to contact their child’s Biology or Health & PE instructors with specific questions about the FLE curriculum if there are any specific concerns.
  • Identification of Military Connected Students (updated (9-2-16)

Summer Assignments

• A full list of Summer Assignments can be found, sorted by course, on the TJHSST Summer Assignments webpage.

Additional Information (primarily for families new to TJHSST):

• Free & Reduced Programs Eligibility Information and Forms
• FCPS & TJHSST Keep In Touch Enrollment Information
• 2016-17 FCPS Go To Guide
• Voluntary Student Health Insurance Program
• Scoliosis Information & Fact Sheet
• Health Room Reminders
• Back to School Bash Flyer

Contact

Question? Please contact the Department of Student Services: dss@tjhsst.edu