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
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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
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IBET:
Integrated
Learning
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Geosystems
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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
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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