BTSN 2014-2015

64 learning cottages

Design Principles of Renovation

Large enough to fit the whole school

Redesign the research labs* as a showcase at the front of the school

Make the courtyards accessible and usable

Redesign hallways to usable spaces where TJ community members can access resources

Improve grade level proximity to support interdisciplinary opportunities

*Many other spaces will beredesigned, such as the arts, computerscience, activities/athletics, etc.

Some Nice Features

Jeffersonian Entrance Visitors lot in front of school Outdoor classroom and

ampitheater in courtyards Small group rooms Internet “cafes” Workroom for PTSA Distributed food service Alumni archives space 3D art gallery Black Box theater Cubby holes rather than

lockers Upgrades in energy efficiency

Pursuit of State of the Art ResourcesEnhanced technology

infrastructureUpgraded research

instrumentationSynthetic turf athletic

fieldsEnvironmental friendly

upgradesDevelopment of JCIRNResources for

humanities/arts to support wishlist needs

Upcoming modified Schedule

Date Reason

October 8 telelearn

Double BTSN (police request)

October 14 telelearn

Begin move into research labs

October 15 – 12pm dismissal

PSAT test with half day teacher professional development (no lunch)

One more telelearn day

Renovation move or day before Thanksgiving

2014-2015 goals

Driven by SACS Action Plan developed in Spring 2012

Data Sources: Self-assessment, Advanced Ed evaluation team, TWC survey, challenges/opportunities

Emerging areas from PAC, human relations

Education as Cake – PoS in the frosting

Curricular freedom/uniqueness for individual teacher

TJ rigor across all sections of the same course

VA/National Program of Studies

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2014-2015 Frosting Goal

Portrait of Graduate academic goal (as supported by draft curriculum team SMARTR goals): All students will engage in the lifelong pursuit of academic knowledge and interdisciplinary learning by being a communicator, as evidenced by Applying effective reading skills to acquire knowledge and

broaden perspectives Employing active listening strategies to advance

understanding Speaking in a structured, purposeful manner to inform,

influence, motivate or entertain listeners Incorporating competent writing skills to convey

understanding and concepts Using contemporary digital tools to explore and exchange

ideas

2014-2015 School Culture Goals

Implement a process to examine the technical quality of student performance measures to ensure grading practices are reliable, valid, and free of bias. (Continued from 2013-2014)

Establish a school-wide culture of high academic integrity among students and staff, including guidelines for progressive consequences associated with all facets of student life. (Continued from 2013-2014)

Parent Academic Integrity PerceptionsQuestion %Agree

May 2014%DisagreeMay 2014

Change in %Agree since May 2013

Parent & child regularly discuss the importance of academic integrity

95 6 +20

Cheating is a serious problem on campus

38 17 +1

Process for handling academic integrity violations is fair, impartial and consistent

26 9 +10

Consequences for academic integrity violations are clear, consistent, and appropriate

37 11 -11*

Parents know and understand TJ student academic advocacy guidelines

42 15 -2*

* Since December 2013 since question was not on May 2013 survey

Academic Integrity Incidents 2013-14

Grade Cheating Plagiarism

9th 11 3

10th 8 1

11th 12 5

12th 1 3

A Culture of Integrity

Update Honor CodeImplement Student

Honor CouncilReview homework

expectations Use previous

feedback to make improvements

Parents’ Role in This Culture

Minimize ethical conflicts: student advocacy and guidelines

Reinforce positive behavior

Discuss implications

2014-2015 Innovation Goal

Extend the impact of TJ’s mission through network-based research collaborations and outreach programs. Research collaborations involve joint projects with scientists and sister schools, and outreach programs involve sharing curriculum and inspiring younger audiences in remote locations.

Jefferson Collaborative Inquiry and Research Network

Class Visits

Learn about each class

12 minutesInterims released

on October 10Follow up later