btsn 2014-2015. 64 learning cottages design principles of renovation large enough to fit the whole...
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BTSN 2014-2015
64 learning cottages
Design Principles of Renovation
Large enough to fit the whole school
Redesign the research labs* as a showcase at the front of the school
Make the courtyards accessible and usable
Redesign hallways to usable spaces where TJ community members can access resources
Improve grade level proximity to support interdisciplinary opportunities
*Many other spaces will beredesigned, such as the arts, computerscience, activities/athletics, etc.
Some Nice Features
Jeffersonian Entrance Visitors lot in front of school Outdoor classroom and
ampitheater in courtyards Small group rooms Internet “cafes” Workroom for PTSA Distributed food service Alumni archives space 3D art gallery Black Box theater Cubby holes rather than
lockers Upgrades in energy efficiency
Pursuit of State of the Art ResourcesEnhanced technology
infrastructureUpgraded research
instrumentationSynthetic turf athletic
fieldsEnvironmental friendly
upgradesDevelopment of JCIRNResources for
humanities/arts to support wishlist needs
Upcoming modified Schedule
Date Reason
October 8 telelearn
Double BTSN (police request)
October 14 telelearn
Begin move into research labs
October 15 – 12pm dismissal
PSAT test with half day teacher professional development (no lunch)
One more telelearn day
Renovation move or day before Thanksgiving
2014-2015 goals
Driven by SACS Action Plan developed in Spring 2012
Data Sources: Self-assessment, Advanced Ed evaluation team, TWC survey, challenges/opportunities
Emerging areas from PAC, human relations
Education as Cake – PoS in the frosting
Curricular freedom/uniqueness for individual teacher
TJ rigor across all sections of the same course
VA/National Program of Studies
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2014-2015 Frosting Goal
Portrait of Graduate academic goal (as supported by draft curriculum team SMARTR goals): All students will engage in the lifelong pursuit of academic knowledge and interdisciplinary learning by being a communicator, as evidenced by Applying effective reading skills to acquire knowledge and
broaden perspectives Employing active listening strategies to advance
understanding Speaking in a structured, purposeful manner to inform,
influence, motivate or entertain listeners Incorporating competent writing skills to convey
understanding and concepts Using contemporary digital tools to explore and exchange
ideas
2014-2015 School Culture Goals
Implement a process to examine the technical quality of student performance measures to ensure grading practices are reliable, valid, and free of bias. (Continued from 2013-2014)
Establish a school-wide culture of high academic integrity among students and staff, including guidelines for progressive consequences associated with all facets of student life. (Continued from 2013-2014)
Parent Academic Integrity PerceptionsQuestion %Agree
May 2014%DisagreeMay 2014
Change in %Agree since May 2013
Parent & child regularly discuss the importance of academic integrity
95 6 +20
Cheating is a serious problem on campus
38 17 +1
Process for handling academic integrity violations is fair, impartial and consistent
26 9 +10
Consequences for academic integrity violations are clear, consistent, and appropriate
37 11 -11*
Parents know and understand TJ student academic advocacy guidelines
42 15 -2*
* Since December 2013 since question was not on May 2013 survey
Academic Integrity Incidents 2013-14
Grade Cheating Plagiarism
9th 11 3
10th 8 1
11th 12 5
12th 1 3
A Culture of Integrity
Update Honor CodeImplement Student
Honor CouncilReview homework
expectations Use previous
feedback to make improvements
Parents’ Role in This Culture
Minimize ethical conflicts: student advocacy and guidelines
Reinforce positive behavior
Discuss implications
2014-2015 Innovation Goal
Extend the impact of TJ’s mission through network-based research collaborations and outreach programs. Research collaborations involve joint projects with scientists and sister schools, and outreach programs involve sharing curriculum and inspiring younger audiences in remote locations.
Jefferson Collaborative Inquiry and Research Network
Class Visits
Learn about each class
12 minutesInterims released
on October 10Follow up later