Transition to High School

Are You Ready for High School?

Middle school has been an interesting journey! Nonetheless, you are about to begin one of the most exciting journeys in your young lives—high school. As you get ready for high school, there are many things to consider. The links in this section provide a lot of information so you can make a good decision about where you would like to go for high school. Please read the information carefully and pay attention to dates for Orientations, Information Sessions, and application deadlines.

If you have any more questions about high school options, please message Ms. Elliott, 8th Grade Counselor.

Transition to High School Events 2025 - 2026

APS Transition to High School Events

Date	Time	Event
Wednesday, November 19, 2025	7:00 PM	Arlington Tech Virtual Information Session* (Join Virtual Meeting) Yorktown In-Person Information Session
Wednesday, December 3, 2025	7:00 PM	Washington-Liberty (IB) In-Person Information Session
Thursday, December 4, 2025	7:00 PM	Wakefield (DLI) In-Person Information Session
Wednesday, December 10, 2025	5:30 PM 7:00 PM	Arlington Tech In-Person Information Sessions (Register HERE)

High School Options and Transfers

Date	Time	Event
Available Now		Information about APS High School Options and Transfers How to Apply Requesting a Transfer APS Lottery Process Video
Available Now		High School Information Sessions *Please check this page frequently as information is in the process of being updated for individual schools.
Friday, January 16, 2026	4:00 PM	Application Window Closes for Option Schools and Programs
Friday, February 6, 2025		Virtual Live Lotteries run and lottery results are communicated.Link will be posted on APS website by February 6.

Thomas Jefferson High School for science and Technology (TJHSST)

Admissions Information

Calendar for the Freshman Application

Oct 20 Application open at 4:00 PM
Nov 12 Application must be started by 4:00 PM
Nov 14 Application must be submitted by 4:00 PM
Dec 10 Notifications sent to ineligible students
Jan 24 Essay and Student Portrait Sheet Administration
Feb 4 Accommodations & Make-Up
Mar 3 Review Process Begins
Apr 30 Final Decision Release (No Later Than)

*Dates are Subject to Change