Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

The mission of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology 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

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

The Public/Private Partnerships and Connections Current Strategic Corporate Partner Association of Old Crows Banner Engineering Corporation Boeing Matching Gifts Program Cox Communications of Northern Virginia Cray Inc. Dominion Asset Finance Corporation ECS Limited Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. ExxonMobil Fannie Mae FreddieMac Matching Gifts Program Industry Advisory Council Integic Corporation Group Systems Corporation Microsoft Matching Gifts Program Nomadic Display Inc. Northrop Grumman Corporation Orbital Sciences Corporation Pfizer Inc. PricewaterhouseCoopers Raytheon Technical Services Company The J.P. Morgan Chase Foundation Thruport Technologies Time Warner Matching Grant Program US Dept of HHS - NIH Vibration & Sound Solutions Limited

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, Microprocessor System Design, Audio Electronics, Automation and Robotics.

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Skills and Applications The Affective History Government Fine Arts Team Work Job Skills Internship Higher Order Thinking Skills Science and Technology Self Esteem Cooperation Responsibility Citizenship Internalizaton Independence Leadership Astronomy Automation and Robotics Biotechnology Chemical Analysis CAD Computer Systems Energy Systems Microelectronics Oceanography Optics and Modern Physics Prototyping and Enginneering materals Neuroscience Mentorships Learning Communities PLC=JLC Modeling Team Work and Collaboration A commitment to preparing life-long learners: IBET, One Book Readings, Field Experiences Courses and Content Scope & Sequence of Advanced Placement (AP) course work Foreign Language Math Computer Science Electives

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Focus on six interrelated curricular goals Learning to communicate powerfully in writing, in conversation, in presentation, electronically, visually, and graphically. (CIR=Critical Inquiry & Research) CIRPSICSR Communication

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Focus on six interrelated curricular goals Working collaboratively and cooperatively as a member and/or leader of teams of people who bring diverse strengths and skills. (PS=Problem Solving) CIRPSICSR Collaboration

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Focus on six interrelated curricular goals Developing an understanding of systems and learning to think and act strategically in ways that recognize the importance of relationships between various units and tasks framed in the context of scale. (IC=Intellectual Curiosity) CIRPSICSR Systems

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Focus on six interrelated curricular goals Gaining experience in enterprise management that builds understanding of design and application. (CIRPSIC=Critical Inquiry & Research, Problem Solving, Intellectual Curiosity) CIRPSICSR Experience

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Focus on six interrelated curricular goals Learning to effect and manage change with positive impact. Tolerance, adaptability, foresight and consideration of human needs. (SR=Social Responsibility) CIRPSICSR Managing Change and Growth

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Focus on six interrelated curricular goals Developing social and ethical responsibility. Recognizing service to humankind through science and technology. Developing values to accompany learning ( SR = Social Responsibility ). CIRPSICSR Ethics

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Educating the Complete Student Find picture(s) that reflect different aspects of student life 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 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 Blocks A&B Thursday (90 Minutes) Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Friday (90 Minutes) Period 5 Period 6 Period 7 Period 8 Blocks A&B Class Schedule IBET Groups

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 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 IBET: Community partnership Students learn about local issues through community work Students are active partners with community agencies and teachers in authentic research

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Communication, collaboration, and problem-solving are key components to work success in and out of school The world of work –shows students what skills and behaviors are required to be successful –provides role models IBET: Integrated Learning

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Geosystems Where it all comes together

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology atmosphere hydrosphere “solid” earth biota past atmospheric & climatic changes land area changes sea changes Systems

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Analytical quantitative systematic Heavy on math, modeling, and data Extend knowledge of physics, chemistry and biology Cornerstone of the sciences (it all comes together) 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 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 Eighth Period Activities reflect CIRPSICSR Socialization Service Opportunities Academic Support

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

Outreach

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Virtual School 9/11—ISOI—MCW—Blackboard—TJHSST

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Virtual School Today The NVS consortium is made up of the following NESA regular member schools: International School of Islamabad, Pakistan The American Embassy School, New Delhi, India American International School/Dhaka, Bangladesh American Community School, Amman, Jordan Walworth Barbour American International School, Tel Aviv, Israel American Community School of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates International Schools Group, Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia American International School-Riyadh, Saudi Arabia American School of Doha, Qatar The American International School of Muscat, Sultanate of Oman Cairo American College, Egypt Lincoln School, Kathmandu, Nepal Saudia-Saudi Arabian International School, Jeddah

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology