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Thomas Jefferson
High School
4001 W. 102nd St. 55437
952-806-7600
Serving Students in Grades 9-12
Call us to arrange a personal tour. We help Students Thrive and Dreams Come Alive
MISSION:
Thomas Jefferson High School will
develop and nurture
responsible leaders and
enlightened citizens who challenge
themselves to create the present
and enrich the future.
• Jefferson’s extensive course selections challenge students of all abilities. We offer 32 Principal
Advanced Placement, honors or enriched courses in all grades, mentorships, apprentice- Steven Hill
ships and community service opportunities.
• Technology is both a learning tool across the curriculum and course content in video Assistant Principals
production, TV production, art classes, graphic communication, architectural drafting and Kevin Groebner
design and PC computer training.
Deborah Holman
• Students learn with classmates of many backgrounds and abilities: We enroll 17%
students of color, 13% students on free or reduced lunch and 11% who receive special Enrollment
education services.
1760 Students
• Proficiency Tests: For the fourth year in a row, Jefferson scored very high on the MCA-II
tests taken in April. Jefferson ranked first on MCA in reading and second on MCA in math School Hours
among schools in the Lake and Classic Lake Conferences. Jefferson’s composite ACT score
exceeds both state and national averages and the ACT math scores are among the highest 7:50 a.m. to 2:20 p.m.
in Minnesota.
• 39 seniors, in the past four years, have earned distinction as National Merit Scholar
Awards
Semifinalists and commended scholars. U.S. News & World Report
• Athletics: Jefferson has a rich athletic tradition and has won 38 team and 13 individual state National Bronze Winner
athletic championships over its 36 year history. In 2007, 1,428 students participated in the
athletic programs (duplicated count). We offer 34 athletic programs including 3 adapted Senator Mark Dayton School of
sports. Excellence Award
• Speech Team: Members have earned 49 individual medals at the MSHSL State Speech Minnesota Academic Excellence
tournament, including 13 state championships. Students have qualified for the National Foundation School Spotlight
Forensics League National Speech tournament and three have placed in the top ten in
the nation. Debate Team: Has earned a state title and six teams ranked in the top 10. Award
Three teams earned top 10 honors at the National Debate Tournament and three students
were named NFL All-Americans.
• Jefferson musical groups travel widely for enrichment and performance. Performances PTSA
and competitions have included: Disney World, Orlando; Nashville, Tennessee; Fiesta Bowl Active PTA
in Arizona; Branson, Missouri; Ireland and the Hollywood Bowl Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Bloomington’s High School Program
Renovations of Thomas Jefferson High School and • accommodates current learning theory and social life
John F. Kennedy High School were designed to ensure styles—start-time, varied length of class periods, rotating
that a carefully planned academic program is fully schedules, meeting times.
supported by physical improvements to the buildings.
Here are key concepts that shape the Bloomington High A yearly schedule :
School Program and the facilities, structures, relationships • fosters staff collaboration and continuous training.
and technology that make the dream a reality. • better accommodates current learning theory and
social life styles.
ORGANIZATION AND TIME Facility renovations provide a physical environment that
A flexible daily schedule: supports flexible instructional strategies and accommodates
teaching and learning in large or small groups. Learning
• considers the ways teachers teach and students learn options and groupings meet the needs of all students.
• addresses the needs of curricular content areas and
learning requirements.
• maximizes opportunities for student and teacher
interactions in formal and informal settings.
Technology, School Environment and Relationships
TECHNOLOGY
• On-line learning opportunities encourage • Staff are provided additional training on methods to
students to use technology as a supplement to their education. develop effective student relationships.
• Training and technical support enable • Small group activities in academics and cocurriculars encourage
teachers to integrate technology tools in their all students to feel they are known and belong in
teaching and assessments. their school.
• Students work with technology independently or • A common place encourages students to gather and socialize
in groups. informally.
• Students have continuous access to visual, • Facilities are attractive, clean, safe and
audio and textual information through well-equipped.
high-performance technology. • The high schools communicate to students and parents the value
• Students have more frequent opportunities of their teaching and learning experiences.
to work in the media center and computer labs.
SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT AND
RELATIONSHIPS For more information about the
• High schools create structures and programs that Bloomington Public Schools, call
develop a supportive, connected feeling among 952/681-6404 or visit us on
our web site at
its students and with their teachers. www.bloomingtonschools.info.
• Cocurricular activities assure opportunities
for students to successfully develop interests
and abilities.
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