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Fostering a culture of inquiry and innovation at TJHSST

Fostering a culture of inquiry and innovation at TJHSST. Dr. Evan Glazer principal Evan.Glazer@fcps.edu. Loudoun. Falls Church. Arlington. Fauquier. Fairfax. Prince William.

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Fostering a culture of inquiry and innovation at TJHSST

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  1. Fostering a culture of inquiry and innovation at TJHSST Dr. Evan Glazerprincipal Evan.Glazer@fcps.edu

  2. Loudoun Falls Church Arlington Fauquier Fairfax Prince William

  3. 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. Mission

  4. Critical Inquiry and Research Problem Solving Intellectual Curiosity Social Responsibility Core Skills and Values CIR-PS-IC-SR

  5. Fostering a Unique Mission • Specialized programs • Special events • Providing support for innovation

  6. Courses and Content • Offered in all core course work, including English, Math, Science, Social Studies and Foreign Language Scope & Sequence of Advanced Placement (AP) course work Foreign Language • Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Latin, Russian, Spanish, including AP Math Computer Science • Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Numerical Analysis, Complex Variables Electives • Computer Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Supercomputing Applications, Comparative Languages • DNA Science, Marine Biology, Neurobiology, Bionanotechnology, Advanced Optics, Quantum Physics & Nanotechnology, Computational Physics, Digital Imagery, Systems Engineering, Nature of Materials, Prototype Development and Processing, Analog Electronics, Digital Electronics, Microprocessor System Design, Audio Electronics, Automation and Robotics.

  7. Educating the Complete Student • Comprehensive Program: • Academics • Arts • Athletics

  8. Specialized Programs • IBET • Geosystems • Senior Lab Projects/Mentorship Program • Eighth Period

  9. IBET (Integrated Biology, English and Technology)

  10. Class Schedule, IBET Groups Monday (45 Minutes) Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 Period 6 Period 7 Period 8 Tuesday (90 Minutes) Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Wednesday (90 Minutes) Period 5 Period 6 Period 7 Period 8 A&B Thursday (90 Minutes) Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Friday (90 Minutes) Period 5 Period 6 Period 7 Period 8 A&B

  11. 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 Geosystems

  12. Geosystems Sea Surface Temperatures 6 cell world climate model Geostationary WX Images Plots from World Seismic Network World Chlorophyll Reflectance

  13. Senior Research

  14. Tech Labs • Astronomy • Automation & Robotics • Biotechnology • Chemical Analysis • Communications Systems • Computer Aided Design • Computer Systems • Energy Systems • Microelectronics • Oceanography & Geophysics • Optics & Modern Physics • Prototyping & Engineering Materials • Neuroscience

  15. Mentorship • On Site Mentorship • In House Mentorship

  16. Class Schedule, Mentorships Monday (45 Minutes) Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 Period 6 Period 7 Period 8 Tuesday (90 Minutes) Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Wednesday (90 Minutes) Period 5 Period 6 Period 7 Period 8 A&B Thursday (90 Minutes) Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Friday (90 Minutes) Period 5 Period 6 Period 7 Period 8 A&B

  17. Eighth Period • Non-credit period • Activities reflect CIRPSICSR • Socialization • Service Opportunities • Academic Support

  18. Special Events • Homecoming week • One Question • Research Symposium

  19. Homecoming week • Fun week to build spirit • Pep rallies and competitions • Canned food sculptures

  20. One Question • Students submit questions to study for next school year • Whole school vote • New courses, guest speakers, research projects, summer reading, grant opportunities

  21. Research Symposium • Opportunity to celebrate student research • Involve scientists and alumni as panel speakers and demonstrations • Corporate sponsorship to fund program and future research

  22. Providing Support for Innovation • Programs • Classes • Student research • Outreach

  23. Programs • 5-year accreditation process • Annual school improvement plan • Curriculum teams • Summer funds

  24. Classes • Jefferson Learning Community – delayed start to school once each week • Professional development opportunities • Team teaching

  25. Student research • Develop vision for future research • Obtain opportunities at external institutions (labs) • Grants to students • Corresponding needs and priorities list

  26. Outreach • Inspire younger students (weekend events and summer programs) • Help teachers at other schools • JOSTI

  27. http://www.tjhsst.edu

  28. Synthesis

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