Potential Future TJ Student Outcomes

The Superintendent and School Board have formed a TJHSST Task Force that will make recommendations for the future instructional program provided at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. This 17 person committee consists of various stakeholders, such as parents, teachers, the business community, the university community, curriculum specialists, administrators, school board members, and more.

Our first step is to develop a priority list of desired student outcomes for the next 20 years, and your input is important. Desired outcomes will drive our development of an innovative program for TJ, which in turn will drive decisions regarding future building and resource needs. Potential outcomes are broken down into two broad categories, skills and values. Please indicate your top five priorities below in each category. Any questions should be directed to Dr. Evan Glazer, TJ Principal. Thanks for your participation!

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Rank the five most important potential 2026 TJ student outcomes (skills) among the list below or any additions, where "1" is your top priority.

Rank Theme Description
Problem Solving Ability to solve problems systematically, creatively, and in such a way that the solution can be simulated or tested in a natural context.
Critical Inquiry and Research Ability to investigate previously unknown situations by acquiring knowledge, critically assessing its value, and making judgments about an uncertain reality.
Creative Adaptation to Advancements in Technology Ability to apply technology creatively into new situations with an understanding we must continue to adapt to a constantly changing global society.
Character Education Ability to successfully navigate a complicated world by making sound ethical decisions, appreciating diversity, cultivating open-mindedness, and promoting honesty, and taking responsibility for our own actions.
Versatile Communication Skills Ability to communicate effectively in multiple formats, face-to-face, written, and small/large groups, to present original ideas under close scrutiny.
Collaborative Skills Ability to work effectively in collaborative teams in class, real world settings, and mentorship to accomplish a common goal and develop social skills with a sense of responsibility.
Interdisciplinary Thinking in Authentic Contexts Ability to learn and apply thinking skills to address authentic real-world, complex, interdisciplinary situations.
Interacting with and Designing for Diverse Users Ability to create products based on the needs of an end-user from different facets of society, including research and development, business and industry, government, and the broader community.
Information Management Ability to manage and communicate new information in a manner reflective to time, audience, accuracy, medium, and abundance.
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Rank the five most important potential 2026 TJ student outcomes (values) among the list below or any additions, where "1" is your top priority.

Rank Theme Description
Suspended Judgment Ability to develop an open-minded attitude with a willingness to reflect on different ideas and alternatives.
Cultural Awareness Ability to understand history and current structure of the world, cultural development, comparative literature, understanding of how people live and the human condition.
Social Responsibility Ability to take responsibility for one's place in the world, as future leaders, thinkers, and protectors of the environment. Ability to participate socially, ethically, and with a mindset of 'giving back' to TJ and greater communities.
Leadership Ability to develop an understanding of how to cultivate, stimulate, and guide a community with a specific purpose.
Continual Innovation Ability to contribute to the forefront of science and technology on a technical and intellectual basis, pursue emerging fields of study, and make breakthroughs.
Intrinsic Academic Pursuits Ability to acquire a deep appreciation of an academic discipline where results matter to the student on a personal basis rather than external pressure/rewards.
Global Citizenship Ability to both understand and communicate in an international world, including both written and oral skills in English and in another language.
Intellectual Curiosity Ability to explore the world in a way that tolerates ambiguities, finds value in failure as well as success, and promotes life-long learning.
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