Post on 01-Apr-2015
Global Global Studies Studies
Academy Academy 2009-20102009-2010
James A. Garfield High James A. Garfield High SchoolSchool
Global Studies Academy Global Studies Academy in GHSin GHS
What GS stands for…What GS stands for…
Foster world-minded thoughts:Foster world-minded thoughts: Service is an important part of what citizens Service is an important part of what citizens
do do (P of C)(P of C) Being part of a team is very important Being part of a team is very important
(Communicators and P of C)(Communicators and P of C) Understand others around you Understand others around you (P of C and (P of C and
Critical Thinkers)Critical Thinkers) Seek and maintain collaborative and Seek and maintain collaborative and
supportive relationships with people around supportive relationships with people around the world the world (Communicator, Critical Thinkers and P (Communicator, Critical Thinkers and P of C) of C)
Academic ExpectationsAcademic Expectations
Students will…Students will… Come to class ready to learn with all required Come to class ready to learn with all required
materialsmaterials Complete all assignmentsComplete all assignments Aim for excellence in all subject areasAim for excellence in all subject areas Request help as often as needed to prevent Request help as often as needed to prevent
failurefailure Attend required intervention classes to achieve Attend required intervention classes to achieve
academic excellenceacademic excellence Develop world-mindedness and global Develop world-mindedness and global
awarenessawareness
Behavioral Behavioral ExpectationsExpectations
Respect all people and thingsRespect all people and things
Follow school rulesFollow school rules
Take responsibility for your actionsTake responsibility for your actions
Be a support and help to othersBe a support and help to others
Coming Together as an Coming Together as an AcademyAcademy
Taking care of our studentsTaking care of our students Mandatory Interventions – Mandatory Interventions –
assistance/interventionassistance/intervention Celebrating Successes - rewardsCelebrating Successes - rewards
Preparing our studentsPreparing our students Senior class multi-media and cross-curricular Senior class multi-media and cross-curricular
project – special ribbon for demonstrating project – special ribbon for demonstrating technology and global studies competenciestechnology and global studies competencies
Marketable skillsMarketable skills
Taking Care of Our Taking Care of Our StudentsStudents
Mandatory InterventionsMandatory Interventions CAHSEE prep on Saturday for students who CAHSEE prep on Saturday for students who
have not passed the CAHSEEhave not passed the CAHSEE Period 7 for those who have not passed the Period 7 for those who have not passed the
CAHSEECAHSEE Tutoring for students getting a D or F in a Tutoring for students getting a D or F in a
class – referral, follow-up, and follow throughclass – referral, follow-up, and follow through
Support StaffSupport Staff Melina Castillo, AdministratorMelina Castillo, Administrator
Francine Denay, SLC LeadFrancine Denay, SLC Lead
Ms. Vasquez, Student Support/Intervention Ms. Vasquez, Student Support/Intervention CoordinatorCoordinator
Ms. Casas, Academic CounselorMs. Casas, Academic Counselor
Mr. Rodriguez, Intervention CounselorMr. Rodriguez, Intervention Counselor
Ms. Puma, Diploma Project AdvisorMs. Puma, Diploma Project Advisor
Ms. Correa and Ms. Villanueva, PSA CounselorMs. Correa and Ms. Villanueva, PSA Counselor
Gear Up staffGear Up staff
Parent Center – Rosie and CesarParent Center – Rosie and Cesar