Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology ..

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http//www.tjhsst.edu
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Mission
The schools 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.
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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 TJPF Partnerships

• Epstein Becker Green, P.C.
• ExxonMobil
• Fannie Mae
• Battelle
• Sun Microsystems
• FedResults
• Northrop Grumman
• Lockheed Martin

• Orbital Sciences
• Raytheon
• Vibration Sound Solutions
• Deltek
• SAIC
• Micron
• Google
• ManTech

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Educating the Complete Student

• Comprehensive Program
• Academics
• Arts
• Athletics

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Courses
Math through Calculus
Computer Science
4 years of English
4 years of Social Studies
3 years of Foreign Language
2 years of Physical Education
1 year of Fine Arts
For Science Tech Courses, see next page
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Science Tech Courses
7 courses minimum graduation requirement (the
average TJ student takes 8.5)
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Humanities Innovative Programs

• Hum I World History Geography and English10
• Hum II US/VA History or AP US History English11

• AP Lit in Senior Seminar
• AP Lang in Topics in Globalization
• CHUM (Chemistry and Humanities)

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Humanities Building sound research, writing
collaboration skills

• Strong habits of Inquiry and Research
• Collaborative, interdisciplinary projects
• Communication and Presentation Skills

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Specialized Programs

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

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IBET is how we induct freshmen into Jeffersons
four values and skills.
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IBET (Integrated Biology, English and Technology)
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Class Schedule, IBET Groups
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IBET Integrated Learning
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Geosystems

• 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

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Geosystems
atmosphere hydrosphere solid earth biota
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Geosystems
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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
• Communications 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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Class Schedule, Mentorships
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Eighth Period

• Socialization
• Service Opportunities
• Academic Support

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• World Languages, Music, Art and PE

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School Spirit
One Question/One Book
Outreach Tutoring and Mentoring younger students
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Student Research
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