TJHSST Academics and Curriculum 2

Question 1

Which signature TJ course introduces students to research methodology and requires them to complete an independent research project?

Accepted Answer

Senior Research Project

Answer

Research Statistics

Answer

Technology Research Seminar

Answer

Capstone Colloquium

Question 2

TJ's mathematics sequence commonly allows advanced students to reach which collegiate-level course before graduation?

Accepted Answer

Multivariable Calculus

Answer

Differential Equations

Answer

Linear Algebra

Answer

Real Analysis

Question 3

Which of TJ's four academies focuses specifically on computing, networking, and information systems?

Accepted Answer

Academy of Information Technology

Answer

Academy of Science and Technology

Answer

Academy of Engineering

Answer

Academy of Computer Science

Question 4

How many years of a laboratory science are TJHSST students required to complete as part of their graduation requirements?

Accepted Answer

4 years

Answer

2 years

Answer

3 years

Answer

5 years

Question 5

What distinguishes TJ's foreign language requirement from most other Fairfax County high schools?

Accepted Answer

Students must complete four years in a single foreign language

Answer

Students must learn a programming language as a foreign language

Answer

Students must study two different foreign languages

Answer

Foreign language is optional at TJ

Question 6

In TJ's Biotechnology curriculum, what major laboratory technique for amplifying DNA segments do students routinely practice?

Accepted Answer

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Answer

Gel filtration chromatography

Answer

Western blotting

Answer

X-ray crystallography

Question 7

Which program at TJ allows students to earn college credit through partnerships with local universities while remaining enrolled at TJ?

Accepted Answer

Dual Enrollment Program

Answer

Advanced Placement only

Answer

International Baccalaureate Diploma

Answer

Running Start Program