Background Established in 1985, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology is the result of a partnership of businesses and schools created to improve education in science, mathematics, and technology. Representatives from business and industry and staff of the Fairfax County Public Schools worked together in curriculum and facilities development for the school. The Fairfax County Public Schools Education Foundation, Inc. , governed by senior representatives of the local business community, has successfully raised business and industry support including cash, equipment, training, and technical assistance for the school and its staff. As the Governor's School for Science and Technology in Northern Virginia, the school is also supported by the Virginia Department of Education. Fostering a broad exchange of ideas and programming through outreach in teacher training, enrichment for students K-12. and networking.
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With the support of the Boeing Company, Jefferson will continue to assist with the annual Fairfax County Fair . Students and staff at Jefferson intend to assist small businesses in Fairfax County as well as many non-profit organizations in Northern Virginia build web pages as part of Get on the Web Day .