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

Evan.Glazer@fcps.edu

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

Loudoun

PrinceWilliam

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.

MissionMission

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 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.

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)IBET (Integrated Biology, English and Technology)

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

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

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

http://www.tjhsst.edu

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

• Synthesis

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology