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Superintendent Dr. Scott Brabrand announces changes to the Jefferson admissions process at a virtual school board meeting on October 8.

FCPS school board votes to change Jefferson admissions process

October 12, 2020

Sophomore Sahiti Kota, a class council presidential candidate, records her campaign speech. The changes to campaign rules have led both candidates and voters to take the election more seriously. “Last year, not a lot of people read people's platforms and it was more of just voting for who had the funniest speech,” Kota said.

Online class council election introduces new campaign guidelines

October 11, 2020

The Neurobiology lab lies empty as schooling for the first quarter has moved online. However, with recent moves made by FCPS and TJ, students from select labs will soon be able to return to school every Monday. “A small lab environment is a lot safer than going back to school for many classes every week,” senior Sophia Troshynski said of her decision to return to school.

Select senior labs return to school

October 11, 2020

As school becomes entirely virtual, students must navigate through the plethora of programs that the classes use to succeed academically.

7 tips for virtual learning

October 10, 2020

Looking at a computer, students collaborate on a partner assignment in an Astronomy class during the 2019-20 school year. Distance learning has made it harder for students to build and maintain relationships with their peers. Social Emotional Learning activities during Eighth Periods will attempt to address those gaps.

FCPS introduces Social Emotional Learning activities during distance learning

October 5, 2020

Senior Jenalyn Dizon and Class of 2020 alumnus Andra Velea take a stand in the TJTA’s spring 2020 performance of Disney’s Newsies. Photo courtesy of tjtheaterarts.com.

TJ Theater Arts adapts to a virtual production medium: the podcast

October 5, 2020

The Speech and Forensics team poses during their first 8th period meeting of the year.

Freshmen experience their first 8th periods

October 3, 2020

TJTV launches new podcast network

TJTV launches new podcast network

September 28, 2020

Student and parent protestors gather in front of Jefferson, holding signs and giving speeches.

Merit lottery protestors rally at Jefferson

September 24, 2020

Superintending Scott Brabrand presented his recommendation of a merit-based lottery system for Jefferson's admissions process

FCPS Superintendent proposes merit-based lottery system for Jefferson admissions

September 16, 2020

Maze ransomware commonly steals and publishes data to force businesses to pay ransom.

Maze hacks Fairfax County Public Schools

September 11, 2020

Senior Sean Nguyen, a close friend of James recalls working with him on TJTV News.

Senior James Huang passes away

July 26, 2020

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