Headline

Mark Smith: the Student, the Man, the Teacher of History

Mark Smith: the Student, the Man, the Teacher of History

“I truly believe life is good and fun. You should look forward to having a little fun each day, as I intend to.” by Asia Dorsey photo by Manny Perez [Read more...]  Read More →

News

The Medal of Honor

The Medal of Honor

Silver Star recipient gives inspiring speech by Jasmine Kabera photo by Kevin Fleming      [Read more...]  Read More →

Community

Reinforcements Join Spartan Faculty

Reinforcements Join Spartan Faculty

With thirteen new teachers, TJ continues to evolve. by Vince Crespin photo by Kevin Fleming     [Read more...]  Read More →

People

Thomas Jefferson Welcomes New Security Guards

Thomas Jefferson Welcomes New Security Guards

Two new security guards join the TJ staff. by Katie Bone     [Read more...]  Read More →

Sports

TJ Rides Momentum, Defeating Hinkley 27-7

TJ Rides Momentum, Defeating Hinkley 27-7

The Spartans improved their conference record to 4-0 Friday night, defeating the Hinkley Thunderbirds 27-7 in impressive fashion. by Scott Bruskin photo by Kevin Flemming     [Read more...]  Read More →

Living/Arts

Diet Drinks: The Good, the Bad, the Meh

Diet Drinks: The Good, the Bad, the Meh

If life gives you zero calories, low fat lemons, make diet lemonade. by Manny Perez     Ask yourself one question before purchasing a bottle of water: are you paying $1.25 for the bottle, or the water? [Read more...]  Read More →

Editorial

Bring on the Championship Series

Bring on the Championship Series

With four teams eliminated it's make or break time for the remaining four. by Sam Thomas photo by Manny Perez     [Read more...]  Read More →

Football TJ-27@ Hinkley-7
Current Record: 4 - 2
  4- 0 (conference)  
Up Next: TJ @ GW
Fri., Oct. 10,
4 pm

Golf (Boys)
Class 4A Metro Region Results:

Kyle Freeland 81 Par:72 (State Qualifier)

Gymnastics  TJ- 116 @ South- 143
Current Record: 1-4

Up Next: DPS Regional Meet
Tues., Oct. 21

Soccer (Boys) TJ-1 @ Ridgeview Academy-2
Current Record: 2-11
0-5 (conference)  
Up Next: West @ TJ
Fri., Oct. 10, 4 pm

Softball TJ-4 @ Kennedy-3
Current Record: 14 -5 
  8- 0 (conference)
Up Next: Playoffs:
Pueblo Centennia @ TJ
Sat., Oct. 11, 10 am

Tennis (Boys) TJ-7 @ Kennedy-0
Current Record: 5-4
Next Match:
Regional Matches @ Colorado Academy
Fri., Oct. 10, 9 am

Volleyball TJ-3 @ West-0
 
(25-14, 25-16, 25-18) 
Current Record: 12-3
5-0 (conference) 
Up Next: South @ TJ
Fri., Oct. 10, 7 pm
Cross Country
Up Next: State Regional Meet
Thurs., Oct. 16
Boys: 3:30 Girls: 4:30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 






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As we enter the month of October, I want to remind our community that students in grades 9-11 will be participating in the PSAT on October 15th.  Testing will take the majority of the morning.  We are excited that we can offer this opportunity for students.  This is a great chance to gauge their college readiness and assists us in predicting success in Advanced Placement courses.  One of the goals of the EXCELerator grant is to broaden access in Advanced Placement courses.  This year we doubled our enrollment in AP courses and are pleased to offer AP psychology and AP Human Geography as new offerings.  

The School Performance Frameworks are a tool created by the Denver Public Schools to give an overview of the progress of a school.  These reports look at CSAP data, but also include attendance rates, school satisfaction surveys, and ACT scores.  More information will be included with the first 6 week report cards.
 

 


Daily Announcements:10-10-08

• The Knit & Stitch Club, TJ's knitting organization, meets in the library Tuesday's after school and on Wednesdays during EXCEL time.  All "wanna-be" and experienced knitters welcome!
•Report Card pick-up from 4-7 on October 27 and 28. This is a schedule change.
• Free ACT prep.  October 4 from 8-2:30. • Pickup tiles in room 2 during excel time
• Wrestlers, see coach Laurita about pre-season wrestling work outs. 
Important Upcoming October Dates:
• 13-17    Red Ribbon Week
• 15    PSAT Test (Ninth, Tenth and Eleventh grade students)
• 15    Vocal Music Concert 7 pm in Auditorium
• 27    TJ Partners 7 pm in room 108 • 27-28    Report card pickup 4-8 pm
• 29    Non-pupil Contact Day
• 30-31    NO SCHOOL – Fall Break
*There will be a special bell schedule
**The Renaissance Carnival has been temporarily postponed because of report card pick- up and will be rescheduled.  

 


News

Time for TJ to Test

Students take the PSATs to prepare for their short and long-term educational goals.
by Rhea Boyd
photo by Kevin Fleming
20081003141822_psat_small.jpg [Read more...]

October 6, 2008


Community

Avid Makes a Big Splash!

In a world where hard work being rewarded isn’t just a pipe dream…
by Asia Dorsey
photo by Kevin Fleming 20081001130709_avid_party_small.jpg [Read more...]

October 7, 2008


People

1/2 Counselor: 100% Helpful

New TJ counselor Amy Reichow is here to help.
by Sam Stavish
photo by Kevin Fleming20080923134046_amy-reichow_small.jpg    
[Read more...]

September 30, 2008


Editorial

The Race for the Rings

As October begins so does the race for the World Series.
by Sam Thomas
photo by Manny PerezSam_SMALL.jpg 
[Read more...]

October 3, 2008


Sports

Off To State For One Spartan

Spartan Golfer, Kyle Freeland, qualifies to compete at State Tournament on Monday and Tuesday in Craig, Colorado.
by Scott Bruskin
photo by Kevin Fleming20081001183356_golf_small.jpg    
[Read more...]

October 4, 2008


Living & Arts

Breaking Dawn

Latest addition to popular vampire series draws mixed reviews from critics and fans.
by Jasmine Kaberabreaking-Dawn_SMALL.jpg  
[Read more...]

October 1, 2008