TJHSST Information - Summer Tech Institute 2008

TJHSST Summer Tech Institute 2008

An electronic copy of a letter recently sent home to all Summer Institute Tech Institute parents is available here here in PDF format.

Full Day Enrichment Courses for Students in Grades 7 and 8 (rising 8th and 9th graders)

TJ offers the Summer Technology Institute to students who will finish the 7th or 8th grade in Spring 2008, regardless of their high school enrollment location. These one-week, non-credit enrichment courses provide hands-on experiences with a focus on the uses of technology. Courses will integrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) using hands-on approaches and research-based methods, and may also explore aspects of art, English, humanities or other disciplines with an integration of technology.

Review the course schedule and descriptions below to determine if the course is something your child would be interested in learning about during this enrichment opportunity.

Beginning on May 12, 2008 the TJ Summer Tech Institute course registrations will only be accepted through the Fairfax County Public Schools Department of Adult and Community Education (ACE). Registrations can be made online, mailed, or faxed in. For ALL information regarding applications and the registration process, please visit the FCPS ACE web site. Registration for the TJ Tech Institute will NOT be accepted at TJHSST.

For any questions please consult the Fairfax County Public Schools web site or the Tech Institute Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). Course offering is dependent upon enrollment and enrollment is offered on a space available basis.

All courses will be offered at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, 6560 Braddock Road Alexandria, VA 22312. Most classes will be five-day courses from 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM. Students are expected to bring their own lunches and provide their own transportation. Costs are $200 for each course.

Below is a sample list of potential courses, according to the following dates:

Week 1:		July 7 - 11
Week 2:		July 14 - 18
Week 3:		July 21 - 25
Week 4:		July 28 - August 1

Week 1	Week 3
Creative Writing	Cool Chemistry
Forensics, Science and the Law	Digital Photography
Global Navigation - GPS	Intro to Web Design
Merging of Art, Science & Technology	Meteorology - Weather & the Atmosphere
Science, Technology & Sound	Stamp Computers
Week 2	Week 4
Calculator, Probes, Math... Go!	Digital Photography
Merging of Art, Science & Technology	Intro to Web Design
Sit Down and Take a Stand!	It IS Rocket Science
Stamp Computers	Journalism (4-day class, $160)
Engine Dissection and Construction

Please see the Course Descriptions for more information about the courses.

The refund policy follows that of Fairfax County Public Schools as described in the Encore booklet which should be mailed to all families of FCPS students in Spring 2008. Refunds must be requested in writing at least two business days before the class start date. A processing fee is assessed for each refund.

Class hours begin at 8:30 AM and continue as shown on the charts below. Students should arrive on time and depart promptly. Supervision is not provided before or after hours. On the first day of each week, students will all meet in the school cafeteria to determine their classroom assignments and learn about the TJ Tech Institute expectations.

Transportation will NOT be provided for the summer Tech Institute program. Please arrive as close to 8:30 AM and depart promptly after the 2:00 PM dismissal.

Cafeteria services will not be available. Students must bring lunches from home.

For questions and contact information related to the Summer Tech Institute, please visit our FAQ sheet. To contact the summer school office hotline, please dial (703) 750-5019.

Faculty Curator: Richard Washer