At Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, we believe: http://information.tjhsst.edu/beliefs.html
Critical thinking and problem solving skills are vital in addressing the complex societal and ethical issues of our time. Students learn best in a community where academic disciplines are integrated, fostering an appreciation of how they interact and form a whole. Global interdependence compels us to understand the languages, systems and diverse cultures of people throughout the world. Literature, music and the arts are essential, timeless aspects of human existence. The methods of science provide discipline to our search for structure in the world. Research stems from a combination of fundamental knowledge, individual creativity and curiosity. Effective communication is often the only difference between a good idea and a successful initiative. Collaborative learning, athletics, and extracurricular activities develop leadership and interpersonal skills. Responsibility and integrity are core principles in the pursuit of excellence. Learning never ends. Umesh Sharma Washington D.C. 1-202-215-4328 [Cell] Ed.M. - International Education Policy Harvard Graduate School of Education, Harvard University, Class of 2005 http://www.uknow.gse.harvard.edu/index.html (Edu info) http://hbswk.hbs.edu/ (Management Info) www.gse.harvard.edu/iep (where the above 2 are used ) http://harvardscience.harvard.edu/ http://jaipurschool.bihu.in/ --------------------------------- Support the World Aids Awareness campaign this month with Yahoo! for Good _______________________________________________ assam mailing list [email protected] http://assamnet.org/mailman/listinfo/assam_assamnet.org
