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Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
http://www.tjhsst.edu
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Mission The school’s mission is to provide students a challenging learning environment focused on math, science, and technology, to inspire joy at the prospect of discovery, and to foster a culture of innovation based on ethical behavior and the shared interests of humanity.
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Core Skills and Values • • • •
Critical Inquiry and Research Problem Solving Intellectual Curiosity Social Responsibility
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Historical Context: 1985
Nation at Risk Report Business & Technology explosion in Maryland Education challenged to develop private and public sector partnerships
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Maryland Loudoun
Falls Church
Virginia Fauquier
Arlington Fairfax Prince William
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
The TJPF Partnerships •Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. •ExxonMobil •Fannie Mae •Battelle •Sun Microsystems •FedResults •Northrop Grumman •Lockheed Martin
•Orbital Sciences •Raytheon •Vibration & Sound Solutions •Deltek •SAIC •Micron •Google •ManTech
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Educating the Complete Student Comprehensive Program:
• Academics • Arts • Athletics
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Courses Math through Calculus
Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Numerical Analysis, Complex Variables
Computer Science 4 years of English 4 years of Social Studies 3 years of Foreign Language 2 years of Physical Education 1 year of Fine Arts
Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Latin, Russian, Spanish, including AP
For Science & Tech Courses, see next page
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Science & Tech Courses 7 courses minimum graduation requirement (the “average” TJ student takes 8.5) 12 Geosystems 11 Physics 10 Chemistry 9 Biology
12 Senior Research Tech Lab 1 year SciTech Elective or 10/11 AP Science Class 9 Design & Technology 9
AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, Advanced Optics, Alternative Energy Systems, Analog Electronics, Architectural Drawing, Artificial Intelligence, Astronomy, Audio Electronics, Automation and Robotics, Bionanotechnology, Communication Systems, Computational Physics, Computer Assisted Design, Conventional Energy Systems, Digital Electronics, DNA Science, Introduction to Engineering, Marine Biology, Microprocessor System Design, Nature of Materials, Neuroscience, Organic Chemistry, Parallel Computing, Prototype Development and Processing, Quantum Physics & Nanotechnology, Systems Engineering
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Humanities Innovative Programs • Hum I: World History & Geography and English10 • Hum II: US/VA History or AP US History & English11 • AP Lit in Senior Seminar • AP Lang in Topics in Globalization • CHUM (Chemistry and Humanities)
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Humanities Building sound research, writing & collaboration skills • Strong habits of Inquiry and Research • Collaborative, interdisciplinary projects • Communication and Presentation Skills
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Specialized Programs • IBET • Geosystems • Senior Lab Projects/Mentorship Program • Eighth Period
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
IBET is how we induct freshmen into Jefferson’s four values and skills.
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
IBET (Integrated Biology, English and Technology)
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Class Schedule, IBET Groups Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
(45 Minutes)
(90 Minutes)
(90 Minutes)
(90 Minutes)
(90 Minutes)
Period 1
Period 1
Period 5
Period 1
Period 5
Period 2
Period 6
Period 2
Period 6
Period 3
Period 7
Period 3
Period 7
Period 4
Period 8 A&B
Period 4
Period 8 A&B
Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 Period 6
Period 7 Period 8
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
IBET: Integrated Learning
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Geosystems • • • •
Senior core science course Analytical, quantitative, systematic Heavy on math, modeling, and data Extend knowledge of physics, chemistry and biology • Where it all comes together
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Geosystems
atmosphere hydrosphere “solid” earth
biota
past atmospheric & climatic changes
land area changes sea changes
Geosystems
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Sea Surface Temperatures
6 cell world climate model
Plots from World Seismic Network World Chlorophyll Reflectance
Geostationary WX Images
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Senior Research
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Tech Labs •Astronomy
•Microelectronics
•Automation & Robotics
•Oceanography & Geophysics
•Biotechnology •Chemical Analysis •Computer Aided Design
•Optics & Modern Physics
•Computer Systems
•Prototyping & Engineering Materials
•Energy Systems
•Neuroscience
•Communications Systems
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Mentorship • On Site Mentorship • In House Mentorship
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Class Schedule, Mentorships Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
(45 Minutes)
(90 Minutes)
(90 Minutes)
(90 Minutes)
(90 Minutes)
Period 1
Period 1
Period 5
Period 1
Period 5
Period 2
Period 6
Period 2
Period 6
Period 3
Period 7
Period 3
Period 7
Period 4
Period 8 A&B
Period 4
Period 8 A&B
Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 Period 6
Period 7 Period 8
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Eighth Period
• Socialization • Service Opportunities • Academic Support
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
• World Languages, Music, Art and PE
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology School Spirit
One Question/One Book
Outreach: Tutoring and Mentoring younger students
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Student Research
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
http://www.tjhsst.edu
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