TJ is driven by our mission to help all students make the most of their abilities.
When the founders set out to establish Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School, they created a Mission Statement and Honor Code to guide the school. Since opening our doors in 1993, our Mission has provided TJ with a shared vision for learning for the entire TJ community. Our mission-driven educational environment sets us apart from every other school.
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.
Along with TJ’s Mission, our Honor Code is an integral component of the TJ culture and serves as a guide for all of our students, faculty, and the entire TJ community.
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Registration is now open for the Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School (TJIDS) 2024 Summer Discovery Academy. All Pre-K through 12th-grade students in the four-state area are invited to participate in the two-month summer enrichment program. […]
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Congratulations to two Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School (TJIDS) seniors, Emalee Ro and Chengle “Lele” Qian, for being named National Merit Scholarship Finalists. With this year’s recognition, TJIDS continues a longstanding track record of producing […]
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Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School (TJIDS) invites local community members, TJIDS alumni, parents, and grandparents to the “26th annual ESCAPADE!” on Saturday, March 2, 5:30 p.m. at 211 S. Main St, Joplin, MO. The event […]
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As part of the Steven McCollum Distinguished Speakers Series, presented by Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School (TJIDS), the school will host a discussion featuring New York Law School professor emerita, past president of the American […]
Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School delivers a rigorous liberal arts college preparatory curriculum in a supportive and nurturing environment.
