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  1. http://www.tjhsst.edu

  2. 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.

  3. Critical Inquiry and Research Problem Solving Intellectual Curiosity Social Responsibility Core Skills and Values

  4. Historical Context: 1985 Nation at Risk Report Business & Technology explosion in Maryland Education challenged to develop private and public sector partnerships

  5. West Virginia Maryland Loudoun Falls Church Virginia DC Fauquier Arlington Fairfax Prince William

  6. 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

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

  8. Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Numerical Analysis, Complex Variables then • Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Latin, Russian, Spanish, including AP Courses Math through Calculus 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 For Science & Tech Courses, see next page

  9. 12 Geosystems 11 Physics 10 Chemistry 9 Biology 12 Senior Research Tech Lab 1 year SciTech Elective or AP Science Class 9 Design & Technology 9 10/11 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 Science & Tech Courses 7 courses minimum graduation requirement (the “average” TJ student takes 8.5)

  10. 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)

  11. Humanities Building sound research, writing & collaboration skills • Strong habits of Inquiry and Research • Collaborative, interdisciplinary projects • Communication and Presentation Skills

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

  13. IBET is how we induct freshmen into Jefferson’s four values and skills.

  14. IBET (Integrated Biology, English and Technology)

  15. 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 Class Schedule, IBET Groups

  16. IBET: Integrated Learning

  17. 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

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

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

  20. Senior Research

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

  22. Mentorship • On Site Mentorship • In House Mentorship

  23. 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 Class Schedule, Mentorships

  24. Eighth Period • Socialization • Service Opportunities • Academic Support

  25. World Languages, Music, Art and PE

  26. School Spirit One Question/One Book Outreach: Tutoring and Mentoring younger students

  27. Student Research

  28. http://www.tjhsst.edu

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