Advanced placement courses are equivalent to college-level courses. The content of the AP courses correspond to the outlines of the College Board Advanced Placement Program. Students are encouraged to take the AP exam upon completion of an AP course to attempt to earn college credit. Criteria for each course and student qualifications are reviewed by the committee prior to student placement in a course. In addition to gifted and talented programs at local high schools, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, a regional governor's magnet school, offers a comprehensive college preparatory program emphasizing the sciences, mathematics, and technology.
Entrance is generally at the ninth grade.
Application is made during the eighth grade year. Parents and students may obtain information about application procedures by contacting the school at 6560 Braddock Road, Alexandria, Virginia 22312. Back to GT home page.