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.Â
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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TJ rose this year to the #4 ranking in the Missouri K-12 Private Schools category at Niche for 2023, based on data through the end of the 2022-2023 school year. Niche, the go-to school […]
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Congratulations to the four Thomas Jefferson students who earned perfect scores of 36 on the ACT this year. Seniors Phoenix Wade, Samantha Seto, Nat Curtis, and Junior Emalee Ro all earned the top composite score […]
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Congratulations to Seniors Nat Curtis, Nico Carlson, Ryken Garren, and Phoenix Wade for earning distinction as a National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists.  These TJ Seniors are among 16,000 nationally to be selected as semifinalists. The […]
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TJ STUDENTS EARN NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR AP EXAM SUCCESS Congratulations to the 30 Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School students who were recognized for exceptional performance on Advanced Placement exams this year. The AP Program recognizes […]
Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School delivers a rigorous liberal arts college preparatory curriculum in a supportive and nurturing environment.
