Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Fostering a culture of inquiry and innovation at TJHSST Dr. Evan Glazer principal

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

Loudoun Prince William Falls Church Arlington Fairfax Fauquier

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology 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

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Critical Inquiry and Research Problem Solving Intellectual Curiosity Social Responsibility Core Skills and Values CIR-PS-IC-SR

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Fostering a Unique Mission Specialized programs Special events Providing support for innovation

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Courses and Content Scope & Sequence of Advanced Placement (AP) course work Offered in all core course work, including English, Math, Science, Social Studies and Foreign Language Foreign Language Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Latin, Russian, Spanish, including AP Math Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Numerical Analysis, Complex Variables Computer Science Computer Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Supercomputing Applications, Comparative Languages Electives 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.

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

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology IBET (Integrated Biology, English and Technology)

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology IBET IS HOW WE INDUCT FRESHMEN INTO A LARGE, COMPLEX HIGH SCHOOL It provides a safe-haven—a school “home for half of each dayIt 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 knowIt 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 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 patternIt allows teams to utilize time in a dramatically different way from the normal period-by-period pattern

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Tuesday (90 Minutes) Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Monday (45 Minutes) Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 Period 6 Period 7 Period 8 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

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology 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

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology 6 cell world climate model Sea Surface Temperatures Geostationary WX Images World Chlorophyll Reflectance Plots from World Seismic Network Geosystems

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Senior Research

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology 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 Tech Labs

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Mentorship On Site Mentorship In House Mentorship

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Tuesday (90 Minutes) Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Monday (45 Minutes) Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 Period 6 Period 7 Period 8 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

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Eighth Period Non-credit period Activities reflect CIRPSICSR Socialization Service Opportunities Academic Support

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

Special Events Homecoming week One Question Research Symposium

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Homecoming week Fun week to build spirit Pep rallies and competitions Canned food sculptures

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology One Question Students submit questions to study for next school year Whole school vote New courses, guest speakers, research projects, summer reading, grant opportunities

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Research Symposium Opportunity to celebrate student research Involve scientists and alumni as panel speakers and demonstrations Corporate sponsorship to fund program and future research

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Providing Support for Innovation Programs Classes Student research Outreach

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Programs 5-year accreditation process Annual school improvement plan Curriculum teams Summer funds

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Classes Jefferson Learning Community – delayed start to school once each week Professional development opportunities Team teaching

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Student research Develop vision for future research Obtain opportunities at external institutions (labs) Grants to students Corresponding needs and priorities list

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

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

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

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