The mission of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology is to provide students a chal

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Mission

• 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.

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Core Skills and Values

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

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Historical Context 1985 Nation at Risk
Report Business Technology explosion in
Maryland Education challenged to develop private
and public sector partnerships
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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

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Courses and Content

• Offered in all core course work, including
  English, Math, Science, Social Studies and
  Foreign Language

Scope Sequence of Advanced Placement (AP)
course work
Foreign Language

• Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Latin,
  Russian, Spanish, including AP

Math

• Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra,
  Differential Equations, Numerical Analysis,
  Complex Variables

Computer Science
Electives

• Computer Architecture, Artificial Intelligence,
  Supercomputing Applications, Comparative Languages

• 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.

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Higher Order Thinking Skills
Skills and Applications
Courses and Content
Astronomy Automation and Robotics Biotechnology Ch
emical Analysis CAD Computer Systems Energy
Systems Microelectronics Oceanography Optics and
Modern Physics Prototyping and Enginneering
materals Neuroscience Mentorships
Scope Sequence of Advanced Placement (AP)
course work
Foreign Language
Learning Communities
Science and Technology
Math
Computer Science
Electives
History Government Fine Arts
PLCJLC Modeling Team Work and Collaboration
Team Work Job Skills Internship
The Affective
A commitment to preparing life-long learners
IBET, One Book Readings, Field Experiences
Self Esteem Cooperation Responsibility Citizenship
Internalizaton Independence Leadership
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Focus on six interrelated curricular goals
Communication
Learning to communicate powerfully in writing, in
conversation, in presentation, electronically,
visually, and graphically. (CIRCritical Inquiry
Research) CIRPSICSR
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Focus on six interrelated curricular goals
Collaboration
Working collaboratively and cooperatively as a
member and/or leader of teams of people who bring
diverse strengths and skills. (PSProblem
Solving) CIRPSICSR
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Focus on six interrelated curricular goals
Systems
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. (ICIntellectual
Curiosity) CIRPSICSR
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Focus on six interrelated curricular goals
Experience
Gaining experience in enterprise management that
builds understanding of design and
application. (CIRPSICCritical Inquiry
Research, Problem Solving, Intellectual
Curiosity) CIRPSICSR
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Focus on six interrelated curricular goals
Managing Change and Growth
Learning to effect and manage change with
positive impact. Tolerance, adaptability,
foresight and consideration of human
needs. (SRSocial Responsibility) CIRPSICSR
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Focus on six interrelated curricular goals
Ethics
Developing social and ethical responsibility.
Recognizing service to humankind through science
and technology. Developing values to accompany
learning (SR Social Responsibility). CIRPSICSR
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Educating the Complete Student

• Comprehensive Program
• Academics
• Arts
• Athletics

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Specialized Programs

• IBET
• Geosystems
• Senior Lab Projects/Mentorship Program
• Eighth Period

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IBET (Integrated Biology, English and Technology)
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Class Schedule
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 AB
Thursday (90 Minutes) Period 1 Period 2 Period
3 Period 4
Friday (90 Minutes) Period 5 Period 6 Period
7 Period 8 Blocks AB
IBET Groups
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IBET IS HOW WE INDUCT FRESHMEN
INTO Jeffersons four values and skills
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IBET IS HOW WE INDUCT FRESHMEN
INTO A LARGE, COMPLEX HIGH SCHOOL

• It provides a safe-havena school home for half
  of each day
• It 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 teams to utilize time in a dramatically
  different way from the normal period-by-period
  pattern

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IBET Community partnership

• Students learn about local issues through
  community work
• Students are active partners with community
  agencies and teachers in authentic research

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IBET Integrated Learning

• 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

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Geosystems
Where it all comes together
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Systems
atmosphere hydrosphere solid earth biota
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Geosystems

• Analytical quantitative systematic
• Heavy on math, modeling, and data
• Extend knowledge of physics, chemistry and
  biology
• Cornerstone of the sciences (it all comes
  together)

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Senior Research
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Tech Labs

• Astronomy
• Automation Robotics
• Biotechnology
• Chemical Analysis
• Computer Aided Design
• Computer Systems
• Energy Systems

• Microelectronics
• Oceanography Geophysics
• Optics Modern Physics
• Prototyping Engineering Materials
• Neuroscience

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Mentorship

• On Site Mentorship
• In House Mentorship

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Eighth Period

• Activities reflect CIRPSICSR
• Socialization
• Service Opportunities
• Academic Support

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Outreach
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Virtual School
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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

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