Historical Context: 1985 Nation at Risk Report Business & Technology explosion in Maryland

2. Historical Context: 1985 Nation at Risk Report Business & Technology explosion in Maryland Population Growth and political pressure to support growing populations base Northern Virginia as a bedroom community Business interest in better preparing work force Education challenged to develop private and public sector partnerships

3. The mission of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology 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

5. The Public/Private Partnerships and Connections Current Strategic Corporate Partner Association of Old Crows Banner Engineering Corporation Boeing Matching Gifts Program Cox Communications of Northern Virginia Cray Inc. Dominion Asset Finance Corporation ECS Limited Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. ExxonMobil Fannie Mae FreddieMac Matching Gifts Program Industry Advisory Council Integic Corporation Group Systems Corporation Microsoft Matching Gifts Program Nomadic Display Inc. Northrop Grumman Corporation Orbital Sciences Corporation Pfizer Inc. PricewaterhouseCoopers Raytheon Technical Services Company The J.P. Morgan Chase Foundation Thruport Technologies Time Warner Matching Grant Program US Dept of HHS - NIH Vibration & Sound Solutions Limited

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, Microprocessor System Design, Audio Electronics, Automation and Robotics.

7. Higher Order Thinking Skills Courses and Content Skills and Applications Astronomy Automation and Robotics Biotechnology Chemical Analysis CAD Computer Systems Energy Systems Microelectronics Oceanography Optics and Modern Physics Prototyping and Enginneering materals Neuroscience Mentorships Scope & Sequence of Advanced Placement (AP) course work Foreign Language LearningCommunities Math Science and Technology Computer Science Electives History Government Fine Arts PLC=JLC Modeling Team Work and Collaboration Team Work Job Skills Internship The Affective A commitment to preparing life-long learners: IBET, One Book Readings, Field Experiences Self Esteem Cooperation Responsibility Citizenship Internalizaton Independence Leadership

8. Focus on six interrelated curricular goals Communication Learning to communicate powerfully in writing, in conversation, in presentation, electronically, visually, and graphically. (CIR=Critical Inquiry & Research) CIRPSICSR

9. Focus on six interrelated curricular goals Collaboration Working collaboratively and cooperatively as a member and/or leader of teams of people who bring diverse strengths and skills. (PS=Problem Solving) CIRPSICSR

10. Focus on six interrelated curricular goals Systems Developing an understanding of systems and learning to think and act strategically in ways that recognize the importance of relationships between various units and tasks framed in the context of scale. (IC=Intellectual Curiosity) CIRPSICSR

11. Focus on six interrelated curricular goals Experience Gaining experience in enterprise management that builds understanding of design and application. (CIRPSIC=Critical Inquiry & Research, Problem Solving, Intellectual Curiosity) CIRPSICSR

12. Focus on six interrelated curricular goals Managing Change and Growth Learning to effect and manage change with positive impact. Tolerance, adaptability, foresight and consideration of human needs. (SR=Social Responsibility) CIRPSICSR

13. Focus on six interrelated curricular goals Ethics Developing social and ethical responsibility. Recognizing service to humankind through science and technology. Developing values to accompany learning (SR = Social Responsibility). CIRPSICSR

14. Critical Inquiry and Research Problem Solving Intellectual Curiosity Social Responsibility What is CIRPSICSR? A framework for addressing the SIP and ensuring consistency in senior research projects.

15. Educating the Whole Child Comprehensive Program Student Leadership Social Impact and Ethics

16. Specialized Programs • IBET • Geo Science • Senior Lab Projects • Mentorship Program • Eighth Period

17. Role of Technology as an Integrated Piece of the Curriculum IBET (Integrated Biology, English and Technology)

18. Class Schedule 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 Blocks A&B Thursday (90 Minutes) Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Friday (90 Minutes) Period 5 Period 6 Period 7 Period 8 Blocks A&B IBET Groups

19. IBET IS HOW WE INDUCT FRESHMEN INTO THE JEFFERSON WAY OF THINKING Knowledge is and should be integrated There are exciting real-life problems to solve Problem solving is often better as a team effort Even teachers do better in teams and model teaming regularly for their students Teams require flexibility, listening, sharing, support and humor

20. IBET IS HOW WE INDUCT FRESHMEN INTO A LARGE, COMPLEX HIGH SCHOOL It provides a safe-haven—a school “home for half of each day It gives every student a group of 72 classmates and four adults to really get to know It allows the counselor to learn about their new counselees as they work and interact with each other “in the field” It allows teams to utilize time in a dramatically different way from the normal period-by-period pattern

21. IBET: Community partnership • Students learn about local issues through community work • Students are active partners with community agencies and teachers in authentic research

22. IBET: Integrated Learning • Communication, collaboration, and problem-solving are key components to work success in and out of school • The world of work • shows students what skills and behaviors are required to be successful • provides role models

23. Geosystems Where it all comes together

24. past atmospheric & climatic changes land area changes sea changes Systems atmosphere hydrosphere “solid” earth biota

25. Analytical quantitative systematic Heavy on math, modeling, and data Extend knowledge of physics, chemistry and biology Cornerstone of the sciences (it all comes together) Geosystems

26. Senior Research

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

28. Mentorship • On Site Mentorship • School Semester Session • Summer Session • In House Mentorship

29. Eighth Period Activities reflect CIRPSICSR Socialization Balance Tutor/Mentor opportunities

31. Outreach

32. Virtual School 9/11—ISOI—MCW—Blackboard—TJHSST

33. The NVS consortium is made up of the following NESA regular member schools: International School of Islamabad, Pakistan The American Embassy School, New Delhi, India American International School/Dhaka, Bangladesh American Community School, Amman, Jordan Walworth Barbour American International School, Tel Aviv, Israel American Community School of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates International Schools Group, Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia American International School-Riyadh, Saudi Arabia American School of Doha, Qatar The American International School of Muscat, Sultanate of Oman Cairo American College, Egypt Lincoln School, Kathmandu, Nepal Saudia-Saudi Arabian International School, Jeddah Virtual School Today

34. http://www.tjhsst.edu