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TJ Student Portrait Sheet Gr 7 Rising 8th (Summer)
Class
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Krishna Cart
Blended and Hybrid: In-Person, Live Online, and Asynchronous
Session 1 - May 8, 2025. In-Person
Session 2 - May 15, 2025. In-Person at 3060 Williams Dr Suite 300, Fairfax, VA 22031
Session 3 - May 22, 2025. Live Online
Session 4 - May 29, 2025. Live Online
Sessions 5 - June 5, 2025 Asynchronous & Live Online (one-on-one scheduled writing conferences with students)
Session 6 - June 12, 2025. In-Person at 3060 Williams Dr Suite 300, Fairfax, VA 22031
Session 7 - June 19, 2025. Asynchronous & Live Online (one-on-one scheduled writing conferences with students)
Blended, Collegiate Style. In-person, Live Online, Self-Paced Materials, Instructional Videos, and Materials Access. This class has several teachers, and we continuously monitor students' progress. Students can access all the teachers in our adaptive and robust student dashboard!
Classes will start in the Summer of 2025.
This curriculum is designed to empower students with the skills and confidence needed to create compelling and authentic responses for the TJHSST Student Portrait Sheet. Through instructional sessions, hands-on writing and revision activities, and supportive feedback mechanisms, students will be well-prepared to present themselves effectively in their TJHSST applications
Course Materials and Resources
- Samples of successful TJHSST application essays and portrait sheets
- Writing and revision guides focused on personal and academic writing
- Access to online platforms for document sharing and collaborative feedback
Instructional Methods
- Interactive focus lessons about effective Student Portrait Sheet Writing
- Guided brainstorming sessions to help students identify and articulate their unique qualities and experiences
- Peer review workshops to foster a supportive environment and encourage constructive feedback
- Individualized feedback sessions with instructors to provide targeted advice for improving each student's responses
Assessment and Feedback
- Continuous formative assessment through structured feedback at each stage of the writing process
- Summative assessment in the form of a mock review session to simulate the application review process and provide a final evaluation of TJ Students' Portrait Sheets
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TJHSST Student Portrait Sheet 8th by Young Scholars Circle
Here is the class outline:
1. TJHSST Mission Statements and Beliefs
17 min
It is crucial to know first the mission statements and beliefs of the organization that you are applying so you can embed them in your essay drafts. 3 sections
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2. The Crucial Contents of TJ Essays
43 min
The contents of this section are essential for the TJ Admissions Committee. Please take this seriously! 3 sections
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3. Portraits of a Graduate
1 hr, 52 min
This is the meat of your essay. Keep going! 10 sections
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4. Exceptional vs. Typical Activities
1 hr, 35 min
How would you know if your activities are exceptional or typical? Which activities do you need to highlight in your essay to get the attention of the admissions committee? 4 sections
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5. The STEM Design Processes
27 min
When you write about the details of your activities, the TJ Admissions Committee needs to know if you have a STEM Leader mindset. You will learn these techniques here. 2 sections
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6. Essay Structure: The TJ Reflective Essay Genre
4 hrs, 5 min
There are several ways to structure your TJ essay drafts, but this one will get the attention of the TJ Admissions Committee. Once you learn the strategy, you can apply it in writing an essay for internship, scholarship, college essays, and job applications. You are targeting several birds with one stone! 19 sections
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7. Writers' Techniques For TJ Essays
1 hr, 47 min
These collections of writers' crafts will add voice and personality to your TJ essay drafts. This is our students' favorite because they are tools that equip them beyond test preparation. If you don't like writing, you might enjoy writing this time! 14 sections
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8. TJ Essay Test-Taking Strategies
1 hr, 45 min
As the name implies, this test-taking strategy will involve a live test simulation with your writing teacher and the class members to ensure you can finish a quality essay within the prescribed time. 4 sections
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9. TJ Retired Prompts
2 hrs
Now, it is time for you to apply what you've learned in this course. 8 sections
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10. Final Test: One-Hour Timed-Test Simulation
5 hrs
One Hour TJ Timed-Test Simulation 3 sections
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11. Additional TJ SPS Prompts - 4 Questions in 1 HourAdditional questions for blended classrooms. 1 section
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