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 Encyclopedia: Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence, and a source of many other contributions to American political and civil culture.
Jefferson was the first president to be buried in a grave as opposed to a crypt as both Washington and Adams were.
Jefferson was also the only Vice President to be both elected as president and served two full terms as president of the United States.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Thomas-Jefferson   (9816 words)

  
 Archived -- Chapter Two - Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Its schedule is different; every school day at Thomas Jefferson is lengthened by one period, during which every one of its 1,600 9th to 12th graders is required to participate in a student activity or related coursework such as tutoring, laboratories, or guidance activities.
The bond between the school and the business/industry community is a relationship which assures a collaborative effort in the development, assessment, and continual updating of the school's programs.
The school is a catalyst for revitalization of mathematics and science education by serving as a center for instructional innovations, curriculum development, teacher training, and enrichment programs for students who do not regularly attend the school.
www.ed.gov /pubs/PrisonersOfTime/PoTSchool/chap2-14.html   (412 words)

  
 Jefferson, Thomas [encyclopedia]
Jefferson was unable to accomplish much diplomatically during these years, not in the least because France was simmering with its own revolutionary and class conflict in the wake of America.s triumph over Britain.
Jefferson was one of many Southerners who criticized the Missouri Compromise.which admitted Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state but ruled out slavery in the rest of the Louisiana Purchase north of latitude 36°30.as an undemocratic abuse of power by the federal government.
Jefferson viewed himself and his slaves as victims of mankind.s failure to rid itself of this terrible institution, and he contented himself with the idea that he would be a benevolent master to those he owned, until the.peculiar institution.
artzia.com /History/Biography/Jefferson   (2763 words)

  
 H.S. 435 Thomas Jefferson High School
In fall 2002, Thomas Jefferson High School was named one of seven low-performing Brooklyn high schools scheduled for restructuring under the Brooklyn New Century High Schools initiative, which opened many new small schools in 2003 and 2004.
Four new small schools opened in the building in September 2004: FDNY High School for Fire and Life Safety, High School for Civil Rights, The Performing Arts and Technology High School (PATHS) and WATCH High School (World Advocacy for Total Community Health).
Shiree Nowell, a former student, writes that although "Thomas Jefferson wasn't the best school in the world," the students "had the best teachers in Brooklyn." She continues: "For two years I was a part of one of the best programs in the school which is called Virtual Enterprise.
www.insideschools.org /fs/school_profile.php?id=1027   (1138 words)

  
 School Profile - Thomas Jefferson High School
At Thomas Jefferson High School, students are encouraged to develop their potential academically, personally, and socially.
The school has become a member of the Coalition of Essential Schools, which means that the staff has adopted ten principles that are believed to be crucial to all students achieving at their highest level.
Thomas Jefferson High School has an innovative modified six period day schedule that allows for more personalization, greater access to electives, and extended instructional time.
www.fwps.org /info/schools/profiles/senior/tj.html   (467 words)

  
 Fairfax County Public Schools Planetarium Website   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology planetarium opened in September of 1967.
The high school became the Governor's Magnet school for Science and Technology in Septemeber of 1986.
Upon graduation, she was employed by Fairfax County Public Schools as a planetarium teacher at Fort Hunt High School.
www.fcps.k12.va.us /DIS/OHSICS/planet/contacts/tjhsst.htm   (230 words)

  
 TJHSST - Admissions - Main   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) is located at 6560 Braddock Road, three miles inside Rt.
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) is a unique Fairfax County public school that provides an innovative, specialized learning environment for selected students.
Selection of students for admission to Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology is a competitive process for students interested in an intensive, challenging program focused on math, science, and technology.
information.tjhsst.edu /admissions   (734 words)

  
 Thomas Jefferson High School wins National Science Bowl
A total of 66 high school teams from 39 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands participated in the 13th annual national event.
The winning team was sponsored by DOE's Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, in Newport News, Va. In addition to receiving the first-place trophy, the team will attend the two-week International Science School at the University of Sydney, Australia.
The Civility Award winner was Lexington High School from Massachusetts, sponsored by the University of Southern Maine.
www.eurekalert.org /features/doe/2003-07/djna-tjh070803.php   (441 words)

  
 BoardDocs Agenda Item: 4.06 Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology - Continue in 2004-2005 to accept, ...
That the School Board continue in 2004-2005 to accept, for Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, the Virginia Department of Education designation as the Governor’s Regional School for Science and Technology in Northern Virginia.
In accordance with its policy, the School Board decides on an annual basis whether or not to cooperate with the Virginia State Department of Education to operate Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) as a regional school.
The disadvantages of not continuing as a regional school are loss of state funding and possible disruption of relationships with the Virginia Department of Education and the participating school divisions.
www.boarddocs.com /vsba/fairfax/Board.nsf/d6e1256ffdff290485256e5f0068b0ee/a722a925c51fb40585256ecc00625586?OpenDocument   (358 words)

  
 BoardDocs Agenda Item: 5.02 Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology - Increase the number of students ...
That the School Board increase the number of students who are offered admission into Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology by 50, starting with the freshman class that will enter Thomas Jefferson in September 2005.
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJ) is the best high school in the country and provides unique opportunities to those students who are motivated to study math, science, and technology in depth.
Although the number of students attending our Fairfax County high schools has substantially increased since TJ opened in 1985, the number of students at the school has only shown a modest rise.
www.boarddocs.com /vsba/fairfax/Board.nsf/d6e1256ffdff290485256e5f0068b0ee/e3bcdec1004a49f385256f0b005dd8e5?OpenDocument   (398 words)

  
 Former Thomas Jefferson High School player sues over hazing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Lotis, then 17 and a high school senior, is accused of pushing the younger boy to the floor of the bus, then placing his penis in the boy's face for five to 10 seconds.
Bill Kunkel, president of the school board, said he believes the school system is blameless because it had nothing to do with the football camp or the bus trip during which the sexual assault supposedly occurred.
Paul Calise, vice president of the school board, said he did not know all details of the case, but was sympathetic with the family that sued.
www.post-gazette.com /pg/04175/336263.stm   (810 words)

  
 Jefferson, Thomas on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Upgrades to IDX Carecast(TM).
Another side of Thomas Jefferson: he was the icon who drafted the Declaration of Independence...
Remarks at a ceremony honoring the 250th anniversary of the birth of Thomas Jefferson.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/J/JeffersT1.asp   (369 words)

  
 TJHSST - News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Established in 1985, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology is the result of a partnership of businesses and schools created to improve education in science, mathematics, and technology.
In recent years, local business leaders and Jefferson parents have formed the Jefferson Partnership Fund to help raise money to maintain and equip labs and classrooms in the school.
As the Governor's School for Science and Technology in Northern Virginia, the school is also supported by the Virginia Department of Education.
www.tjhsst.edu   (591 words)

  
 Thomas Jefferson High School, Cedar Rapids, Iowa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Thomas Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has developed Careers 101, a model program that infuses career exploration and preparation into the total educational curriculum.
The success and relevance of Careers 101 is largely due to the Jefferson Business Alliance, a education-business partnership that connects the school with area businesses.
In recognition of its work with school-to-work transition, Jefferson High School was awarded a First in the Nation in Education (FINE) Award for Careers 101.
www.ncrel.org /sdrs/areas/issues/envrnmnt/stw/sw1lk41.htm   (344 words)

  
 > energy.gov : Press Releases : Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology National Science Bowl® ...
in 1991 to encourage high school students to excel in math and science and to pursue careers in these fields.
The third place team was George Walton Comprehensive High School of Marietta, Ga.   The team members are: Ronjon Banerjee, Drago Ilas, Gene Li, Yujing Xue, David Zhang and coaches Joan Dutter and Sharon Pepple.   The team’s prizes include attending an environmental research trip in South Carolina, one Computer Based Laboratory and $1,000.
Winning the Civility Award for best conduct throughout the Science Bowl was the Jamestown High School team from Jamestown, N.D.   They won IBM Personal Data Assistants and a trip to the Crow Canyon Archeological Center in Cortez, Colo., for a week-long program in the archeology of the Southwest.
www.energy.gov /engine/content.do?PUBLIC_ID=17823&BT_CODE=PR_PRESSRELEASES&TT_CODE=PRESSRELEASE   (563 words)

  
 Jefferson High
About Us Located in El Paso, Texas, the El Paso Independent School District is the largest district in the Texas Education Agency's Region 19.
Develop a parental engagement plan that improves student performance and the quality of the school community.
Excellent schools are created through the dedication of the Superintendent, Principal, teachers, parents, and community members who are passionate about student success.
jefferson.episd.org   (210 words)

  
 Amazon.ca: Books: School That Refused Die: Continuity and Change at Thomas Jefferson High School   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The School That Refused To Die by Daniel Duke is the story of how a school went from a prosperous and thriving entity to a shell of its former self.
In the beginning, Thomas Jefferson High School had a purpose and a goal of greatness.
The author did an excellent job of pointing out the greatness of this school, as its struggle to somehow stay "alive" through all the the years and changes in society.
www.amazon.ca /exec/obidos/ASIN/0791423328   (378 words)

  
 Morning Edition (NPR): Analysis: Admissions policy at Thomas Jefferson High School@ HighBeam Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Thomas Jefferson High School in Fairfax County, Virginia, is arguably the nation's top high school for science and technology.
Thomas Jefferson is nearly 95 percent white and Asian.
Disappointed by the meager number of fl and Latino students, school district officials want to change admissions policies to make room for more of...
www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1P1:52973038&refid=ip_almanac_hf   (208 words)

  
 Jefferson Band Booster Club
Jefferson band supporters are establishing a fundraising relationship with a local product testing company who conducts testing right here in Bloomington!
Once your information is entered into their database, they will contact you to see if you fit the parameters of the product being tested.
To view the 2005-2006 school year band hand book click on the blue book to the left.
www.bloomington.k12.mn.us /indschool/TJ/staff/bands   (348 words)

  
 U.S. Newswire : Release : Virginia's Thomas Jefferson High School National Science Bowl(r) Champion   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The members of the Thomas Jefferson High School team are: Kay Aull, Samuel Lederer, Lisa Marrone, Paul Yang, Michael Zhang and coach Sharon Baker.
Placing second in the National Science Bowl(r) was the A and M Consolidated High School of College Station, TX.
Winning the Civility Award for best conduct throughout the Science Bowl was the Shasta High School team from Redding, Calif. They won IBM Personal Data Assistants and a trip to the Crow Canyon Archeological Center in Cortez, Colorado, for a week-long program in the archeology of the Southwest.
releases.usnewswire.com /printing.asp?id=29791   (572 words)

  
 Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Welcome to Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, a Governor's Magnet School in northern Virginia.
They are one of eighteen high schools chosen nationally by a prestigious panel of judges that included educators and researchers from MIT, Harvard University, Tufts University, representatives from industry, and MIT staff and alumni to participate in this year's competition.
Sandeep Das, Lisa Marrone, Ankur Sisodia, Justin Solomon, and Winston Yan were among a select number of high school students recognized for outstanding research-based projects.
oldsite.tjhsst.edu   (482 words)

  
 School Wise Press - Thomas Jefferson Senior High School Snapshot   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Compare scores in reading and math within the school to find clues of uneven teaching or weak curriculum.
Some schools compete more successfully for credentialed teachers, especially in math and science.
High schools that have more students taking college prep courses tend to be more college oriented.
www.schoolwisepress.com /cgi-bin/parser.pl?sourcedoc=/snapshots/19/19-64733-1934371h.tmpl&rank=19/19_h_snapshots.html   (255 words)

  
 Thomas Jefferson High School For   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The program engages middle school students from all backgrounds to demonstrate their abilities to transform communities and lead others into service.
Candidates must be mature, have a sense of responsibility and dependability, and a positive attitude.
After school drop off program providing tutoring and variety of activities that promote positive character development.
www.tjhsst.edu /~ccc/volbylocation.htm   (3829 words)

  
 TJ MUN // News // v. Crimson Sky   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
help the school's biggest club not look like it's lacking in members, show up for the club picture session.
He started off his school year with a smile on his face and a fuzzy feeling around his heart.
After a week of school had passed, the smile and the fuzzy feeling started to fade.
activities.tjhsst.edu /mun   (1080 words)

  
 > energy.gov : Press Releases : Virginia's Thomas Jefferson High School National Science Bowl® Champion
 championship for the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology team from Alexandria, Va. ; This is the third consecutive year the team has won the national championship.
was the A and M Consolidated High School of College Station, TX.  The team members are: Gilbert Huang, Dhananjay Jagannathan, Nuvan Rathnayaka, Nathan Savir, Christopher Simpson and coach Kristen Jones.  The team’s prizes include attending an environmental research trip in
The third place team was Baton Rouge High School of Baton Rouge, LA.  The team members are: Josh Hartman, George Lin, Erqi Liu, Jeff Plaisance, Yonas Yemane and coach Katy Parker.  The team’s prizes include a geological research trip in
www.energy.gov /engine/content.do?PUBLIC_ID=15782&BT_CODE=PR_PRESSRELEASES&TT_CODE=PRESSRELEASE   (534 words)

  
 Thomas Jefferson High School - Brooklyn - Class of 1953   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Thomas Jefferson High School - Brooklyn - Class of 1953
Coach Art "Rip" Goldman was not able to join us for the reunion, as much as he wished to be there.
He sent a very moving message to the "Kids from '53" and recalled the great times and wonderful friendships forged during his years at Jefferson.
pages.zdnet.com /allenjay   (856 words)

  
 Math WWW VL: High School Servers [FSU Math]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Alvirne High School in Hudson, N.H. AP Calculus Class
Kalamazoo Area Mathematics and Science Center A publicly funded math and science center that comprises of the brightest math and science students from the surrounding county schools.
Thomas Jefferson High School independent boarding and day school in St. Louis for talented students in grades 7-12
www.math.fsu.edu /Science/highsch.html   (189 words)

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