fostering a culture of inquiry and innovation at tjhsst

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

Fostering a culture of inquiry and innovation at TJHSST

Dr. Evan Glazerprincipal

[email protected]


Loudoun

PrinceWilliam

Falls Church

Arlington

Fairfax

Fauquier


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.

MissionMission


• Critical Inquiry and Research• Problem Solving• Intellectual Curiosity• Social Responsibility

Core Skills and Values

CIR-PS-IC-SR


Fostering a Unique Mission

• Specialized programs

• Special events

• Providing support for innovation


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 APMath

• 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.


Educating the Complete Student

Comprehensive Program:

• Academics

• Arts

• Athletics


Specialized Programs

• IBET• Geosystems• Senior Lab

Projects/Mentorship Program

• Eighth Period


IBET (Integrated Biology, English and Technology)IBET (Integrated Biology, English 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


• 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


6 cell world climate model

Sea Surface Temperatures

Geostationary WX Images

World Chlorophyll Reflectance

Plots from World Seismic Network

Geosystems


Senior Research


•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


Mentorship

• On Site Mentorship

• In House Mentorship


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


Eighth Period

• Non-credit period

• Activities reflect CIRPSICSR

• Socialization

• Service Opportunities

• Academic Support


Special Events

• Homecoming week

• One Question

• Research Symposium


Homecoming week• Fun week to build spirit• Pep rallies and competitions• Canned food sculptures


One Question

• Students submit questions to study for next school year

• Whole school vote• New courses, guest

speakers, research projects, summer reading, grant opportunities


Research Symposium

• Opportunity to celebrate student research

• Involve scientists and alumni as panel speakers and demonstrations

• Corporate sponsorship to fund program and future research


Providing Support for Innovation

• Programs

• Classes

• Student research

• Outreach


Programs

• 5-year accreditation process• Annual school

improvement plan• Curriculum teams• Summer funds


Classes

• Jefferson Learning Community – delayed start to school once each week

• Professional development opportunities

• Team teaching


Student research

• Develop vision for future research

• Obtain opportunities at external institutions (labs)

• Grants to students• Corresponding needs and

priorities list


Outreach

• Inspire younger students (weekend events and summer programs)

• Help teachers at other schools

• JOSTI


http://www.tjhsst.edu


• Synthesis

fostering a culture of inquiry and innovation at tjhsst

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