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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Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School has been named to the 2023 AP School Honor Roll. TJ is a PLATINUM member of the Honor Roll, which is College Board’s highest distinction. Factors considered when evaluating school […]
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Congratulations to Phoenix Wade, Ryken Garren, and Nathaniel Curtis on winning 2023 National Merit Scholarships. The National Merit Scholarhip program made the announcement this morning, and said that more than 3,000 students from across […]
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Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Jeffrey W. Park as School President. As School President, Jeff will be responsible for all aspects of TJ’s operations. Jeff assumed his […]
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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 […]
Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School delivers a rigorous liberal arts college preparatory curriculum in a supportive and nurturing environment.
