Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School is an independent, private school in Joplin, Missouri, USA.School historyThomas Jefferson Independent Day School opened in August 1993 with grades Pre-School-9 and 185 students. The school's first Upper School graduating class was the Class of 1997, and the school has graduated 23 classes, with more than 400 graduates. More than 99% of graduates have matriculated in undergraduate school. Thomas Jefferson graduates have matriculated to a wide range of colleges and universities including some of the most selective private schools in the country. The school employs 44 full-time teachers, 70% of whom hold advanced degrees in their disciplines. Patrick McInerney was named Interim Head of School in June 2017. Thomas Jefferson is accredited by Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS).AcademicsIn the Upper School, Thomas Jefferson offers 18 Advanced Placement courses including: Biology; Chemistry; Calculus AB; Calculus BC; Government and Politics; English Language and Composition; English Literature and Composition; French Language; Latin: Vergil; Music Theory; Physics B; Spanish Language; Spanish Literature; Statistics; and U.S. History.AthleticsMembership in the Missouri State High School Activities Association enables the school's athletes to participate with other schools in a wide variety of activities. Thomas Jefferson is a member of the Ozark 7 Conference. Other schools participating in the Ozark 7 Conference include: McAuley Catholic High School, Southwest, Wheaton, Verona, Exeter, and Purdy.Students in grades 6-12 are able to compete in:Fall: soccer, tennis, volleyball, cross-country Winter: basketball, cheerleading Spring: golf, tennis, track and field
