LEAP program helps TJ freshmen adjust to new school
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August 29, 2022

LEAP program helps TJ freshmen adjust to new school

By Mon Valley Independent

By TAYLOR BROWN

Trib Total Media

The Class of 2026 at Thomas Jefferson High School headed back to class today after going through orientation over the weekend. On Friday, incoming freshman visited their building as part of Jaguar LEAP, an initiative organized and executed by fellow students to help with the transition to high school. 

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