Thomas Jefferson Academy (Georgia)
| Thomas Jefferson Academy | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
|
2264 US Highway 1 N Louisville, Georgia 30434-5254 United States | |
| Coordinates | 33°01′11″N 82°24′17″W / 33.019837°N 82.404778°WCoordinates: 33°01′11″N 82°24′17″W / 33.019837°N 82.404778°W[1] |
| Information | |
| Headmistress | Cathy Tiner |
| Teaching staff | 32 FTE[2] |
| Grades | K-3 - 12 |
| Enrollment | 200[2] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 20:1[2] |
| Campus type | Private school |
| Color(s) | Royal blue & Gold |
| Athletics conference | 1 A |
| Mascot | Jaguar |
| Nickname | TJA |
| Team name | Jags |
| Accreditations |
Georgia Independent Christian Athletic Association Georgia Accrediting Commission |
| Telephone | (478) 625-8861 |
| Fax | (478) 625-9196 |
| Website | http://www.tjajags.com/ |
Thomas Jefferson Academy is a private, college preparatory school in Louisville, Georgia. It offers education for students grades K through twelfth. Thomas Jefferson Academy is a member of Georgia Independent Christian Athletic Association (GICAA).
Admission into Thomas Jefferson Academy is by application. A student must take an entrance exam before they begin attending school here.
Thomas Jefferson Academy let the student body vote on a mascot. The students selected a Jaguar, a native South American cat, as their mascot.[3]
History
Grades one through five were housed at the former Stapleton Academy building and grades six through twelve attended classes at the former Bartow Academy.[4]
Athletics and Extra Curricular Other Activities
Thomas Jefferson Academy offers many different sports throughout the year. There are equal amount of sports for girls and boys. The sports they offer are football, basketball, baseball, golf, softball, and track.[5]
Class A State Champions
| Sport | Winning Year |
|---|---|
| Girls' Basketball | 1995 |
| Boys' Track | 2005, 2006 |
| Girls' Track | 2013 |
| Baseball | 1994, 1995, 2005, 2016 |
| Football | 1986, 1998, 2000, 2005, 2006, 2015 |
| Softball | 1981, 1982, 1983, 1994, 2011, 2014 |
| Golf | 2015, 2016 |
The other extra-curricular activities Thomas Jefferson Academy offers are Jr. Beta Club, Beta Club, Yearbook Staff, F.C.A. (Fellowship of Christian Athletes), Drama Club, Key Club, and literary competition.[5]
References
- ↑ "Free US Geocoder". Retrieved 2010-07-28.
- 1 2 3 "school-stats.com". Retrieved 2010-07-28.
- ↑ Courier Article October 6, 1976
- ↑ News and Farmer Article August 26, 1976
- 1 2 Thomas Jefferson Academy Handbook