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Spring Presentation 2018 tjadmissions@fcps.edu 571-423-3770 What Makes TJHSST Different? Regional Governors School for Science and Technology Students apply to attend All courses taught on honors, AP, or post-AP level

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Spring Presentation 2018

tjadmissions@fcps.edu 571-423-3770

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What Makes TJHSST Different?

Regional Governor’s School

for Science and Technology

Students apply to attend
All courses taught on honors,

AP, or post-AP level

Research-based opportunities

beginning in 9th grade

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Research Labs, Field Trips, Robots

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Other Ways TJ is Different?

 More Time 10 minutes between classes 45 minutes for lunch  Everyone eats lunch at the same time! You can eat almost anywhere in the school!!  8th Period is part of the school day on Wednesday and Friday.

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….the other half of your world-class education!

Is TJ Just Math and Science?

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What does a TJ applicant look like?

Hardworking

Academic Achievement
Strong math ability

Interest in math/science

Problem solver
Risk taker

Strong writer

Critical thinker

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Eligibility Requirements

8th grade to apply to 9th
Residency in a participating school

division

Algebra I or higher in 8th Grade

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Testing for Admissions

“Quant Q” Math

No Sample Questions Available

“ACT Aspire” Reading – Early HS Version
“ACT Aspire” Science – Early HS Version

For Sample Questions go to: www.discoveractaspire.org

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Test Specifics

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Additional Testing Details

Application Window: Sep 3 – 28 Test date: Saturday, November 10

Testing time: 3 hours (approx.)

Accommodations date: Friday, November 16

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Semifinalist Information

All semifinalists must:

Get Teacher Recommendations
Must be entered into system by January 25, 2019
Complete Student Information Sheet

and Problem-Solving Essay

Administered at test site February 9 (or Feb 15 for

students with accommodations)

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What should we do to prepare?

Do well in school

Earn good grades
Finish strong in 7th grade

Focus on mastery

Know your math
Do more than just get an “A”

Let people know you are interested in TJ

Talk to your parents
Talk to your teachers

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Anything else we should do?

Find Things You Like in STEM!

Get involved in clubs and competitions outside of the school day Visit museums and STEM related events Find out more about STEM topics

n your own

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Use the Summer to Get Ready

Read, read, read!
Practice your math and

problem-solving abilities

Practice your writing

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Mark Your Calendar

Monday, Sep 3 Applications Available – 4:00 pm Friday, Sep 28 Application Deadline – 4:00 pm Saturday, Nov 10 Test Day – 7:30 am Friday, Nov 16 Accommodations Test Day – 7:30 am Saturday, Nov 17 Inclement Weather Day for Nov 10 – 7:30 am 2019 Friday, Jan 18 Semifinalist Pool Notification – 6:00 pm Saturday, Feb 9 Essay/SIS Administration Day – 7:30 am Friday, Feb 15 Essay/SIS Accommodations Test Day – 7:30 am Saturday, Feb 16 Inclement Weather Day for Feb 9 – 7:30 am Tuesday, Apr 30 Final decisions posted (No later than) – 6:00 pm

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TJHSST Website

www.tjhsst.edu

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Questions?

tjadmissions@fcps.edu 571-423-3770