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ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï-Webb University and Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy Establish Partnership

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Signing the agreement, from left, are Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy Executive Director Jodi Isaacs, TJCA Senior Director of Business and Athletics Steven Jones, GWU President Nate Evans, and Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Nicole Waters.

Gryphon-Bulldog Collaborative to Bring New Opportunities for Thomas Jefferson Students

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Students at Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy (TJCA) will soon have expanded access to college‑level coursework through a new partnership with ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï‑Webb University. The initiative was formalized with the recent signing of the Gryphon‑Bulldog Collaborative.

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Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy Executive Director Jodi
Isaacs, right, talks to students after the signing.

“This partnership represents a significant step forward in expanding access to high-quality, affordable college experiences for our students,� stated TJCA Executive Director Jodi Isaacs. “We are committed to removing barriers and creating opportunities that prepare our graduates for success beyond high school.�

The formal signing was held in Tucker Student Center and attended by rising juniors and seniors from TJCA. ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï-Webb President Nate Evans, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Nicole Waters, and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Dr. Robert Prickett welcomed the students and administrators.

Waters thanked everyone involved for their work in making the partnership possible. “We are delighted to celebrate this dual enrollment agreement between Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy and ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï-Webb University,â€� she noted. “TJCA students are already engaging in a strong academic portfolio to prepare them for college, and we are proud to become part of that journey by offering the opportunity to begin earning college credit while remaining on their campus. Together, we are committed to providing courses that challenge students, build confidence, and prepare them for college success.â€�

TJCA Senior Director of Business and Athletics Steven Jones, a ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï‑Webb alumnus who earned a bachelor’s degree in sports management and a Master of Business Administration, also spoke to the students. “As a ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï-Webb alum, this partnership means quite a bit to me personally,â€� he shared. “I know firsthand the care and investment the professors pour into their students, and I’m excited that TJCA students will get to experience that while they’re still in high school.â€�

“This opportunity opens some really meaningful doors for our school,â€� Jones continued. “I’m especially glad to partner with an institution like ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï-Webb, which had such a lasting impact on me.â€�

Following the signing, ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï-Webb Admissions Counselor Reilly Morgan, who serves TJCA students, divided the students into teams for a scavenger hunt. With help from the other GWU Admissions Counselors, the students completed the activity, which introduced them to campus resources and familiarized them with the Tucker Student Center.

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Thomas Jefferson Classical Students complete a task as part of a Scavenger Hunt in Tucker Student Center.

Through the Gryphon‑Bulldog Collaborative, ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï‑Webb faculty will teach university‑level courses on the TJCA campus, with tuition fully covered by the school. Students will gain direct access to four‑year university instruction while continuing to learn in a supportive high school environment.

The new program builds on TJCA’s existing dual‑enrollment offerings by adding university credit options alongside community college pathways. This integrated approach allows students to earn advanced credits, reduce future college costs, and strengthen their readiness for higher education.

The initiative also aligns with TJCA’s mission to cultivate thoughtful, articulate graduates prepared for college and a lifetime of citizenship and active intellectual inquiry.

ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï-Webb’s Dual Enrollment Program is an option offered to qualified students from any high school or homeschool. It gives them the chance to experience college-level learning, explore academic interests, and earn credits that transfer widely—all at a reduced cost. With personalized support, access to campus resources, and flexible course options, students will gain a head start on their college journey.

About Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy

Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy is a tuition-free public charter school serving students K-12 in Mooresboro, North Carolina, since 1999. Using the classical education model, TJCA has been a college-preparatory school option for the community for over 25 years. This model follows the Trivium, the three natural stages of human development involving Grammar, Logic, and Rhetoric. Learn more at .

About ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï-Webb University

ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï-Webb University is North Carolina’s recognized leader in private, Christian higher education. A Carnegie-Classified Doctoral/Professional University, GWU is home to nine colleges and schools, more than 80 undergraduate and graduate majors, and a world-class faculty. Located on a beautiful 225-acre campus in Boiling Springs, N.C., ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï-Webb prepares graduates to impact their chosen professions, equips them with the skills to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and inspires them to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others. Become More at .

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