Thomas Jefferson High School to probe admissions process

The admissions director for Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology is investigating how the admissions process at the elite Alexandria magnet school allowed so many struggling students into its freshman class, The Washington Examiner has learned.

One-third of freshman students at “TJ” have been recommended for remedial sessions with their teachers in math, science or both, The Examiner first reported last week. Now, Admissions Director Tanisha Holland says she is investigating how the situation developed by examining the applications of students who are now falling behind.