(Joplin, MO) – College Board announced that Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School (TJ) has been named to the 2025 Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll, earning Platinum distinction, College Board’s highest honor. TJ is among only 10 other high schools in Missouri to earn College Board’s highest level of distinction (eight schools are in the St. Louis metro, one in Kansas City, and one in Columbia). Schools can earn this recognition
annually based on criteria that reflects a commitment to increasing college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness.
At TJ, 100% of the Class of 2025 took AP coursework and corresponding AP Exams in their senior year; 100% of seniors took five or more AP Exams throughout their high school career, and 97% of seniors earned a passing score of three or higher on at least one AP Exam, the primary metric considered for honor roll standing. At TJ, students begin taking AP coursework during their sophomore year. TJ offers 20 AP courses annually, with the average graduate completing eight during their high school career.
“This recognition validates the hard work and dedication put forth by our faculty and staff to create the best possible foundation for a successful college transition,” said Jon Emery,
Director of College Counseling at Thomas Jefferson. “And it truly encapsulates the ambitious and tenacious approach our students take toward their academics.”
College Board’s Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) enables students to pursue college-level studies—with the opportunity to earn college credit, advanced placement, or both—while still in high school. Through AP courses in 40 subjects, each culminating in a challenging exam, students learn to think critically, construct solid arguments, and see many sides of an issue—skills that prepare them for college and beyond.
Benefits of AP – For more information, please visit the official AP website below:
(Benefits of AP – AP Central | College Board)
Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School (TJIDS) is a Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade independent school that provides a Mission-driven, classical liberal arts education with a focus on Western civilization. Located in Joplin, Missouri, and serving a four-state area, TJ is the region’s only non-sectarian independent college preparatory school. Led by caring and committed faculty, their diverse learning community fosters well-grounded, positive attitudes, as well as responsibility and self-discipline. At TJ, students are encouraged to think critically, test new capacities, and find joy in learning.
About Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School:
Founded in 1993, Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School (TJ) is a Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade independent school that provides a Mission-driven, classical liberal arts education with a focus on Western civilization. Located in Joplin, Missouri, and serving a four-state area, TJ is the region’s only non-sectarian independent college preparatory school. Led by caring and committed faculty, TJ’s diverse student community fosters an environment of respect, compassion, responsibility, and self-discipline through its Honor Code. At TJIDS, students are encouraged to think critically, test new capacities, and find joy in learning.
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Lauden Baker, Director of Development & Alumni
Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School
417.781.5124
lbaker@tjeffschool.org
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