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Leonardtown High School Academy of Global and International Studies

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Program Goals

Provide a rigorous, engaging educational pathway focused on an advanced study of world cultures, history, world languages, and current events

Prepare students for life in a world that grows smaller and more interconnected every day as a result of international events, economic developments, and technology

Prepare students for post secondary study and careers related to an international workplace

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Program Components

Additional graduation credit requirements with a rigorous sequence of courses

Advanced Placement requirements Field opportunities to apply classroom

learning A senior capstone research project

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Program Requirements Complete required courses

Obtain at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale

Successfully fulfill the senior capstone project

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Credit Graduation Requirements English 4 Social Studies 3 Global and International Studies 4 World Languages 4 Mathematics 3 Science 3 Fine Arts 1 Physical Education/Health 1 Career and Technology Education 1 Electives 3Total 27

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Other Graduation Requirements

At least 12 credits in Certificate of Merit, Honors, or Advanced Placement level courses

Complete at least 3 Advanced Placement courses in English, Social Studies, or World Languages with a score of 3 or higher - AP Scholar Award

Complete at least Level 3 World Language and obtain 4 total World Language credits

All general graduation requirements

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Sequence of Courses - Grade 9

GIS English 9 Honors* Advanced Placement World

History* Geometry Honors or Algebra 2

Honors Biology Honors World Language Physical Education/Health or Fine

Arts*Cohort Classes

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Sequence of Courses - Grade 10

GIS English 10 Honors* Advanced Placement United States

History* Global and International Studies 1* World Language Algebra 2 Honors or Precalculus Honors Chemistry Honors Foundations of Business Technology*Cohort Classes

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Sequence of Courses - Grade 11 Advanced Placement English 11 - Language and

Composition* Advanced Placement United States Government

and Politics/Comparative* Global and International Studies 2 - Research* World Language Advanced Placement or CM Mathematics Advanced Placement or CM Science Physical Education or Fine Arts Elective*Cohort Classes

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Sequence of Courses - Grade 12 Advanced Placement English 12 -

Literature and Composition* Global and International Studies 3/4 -

Senior Capstone* Advanced Placement or CM World

Language Advanced Placement or CM

Mathematics Advanced Placement or CM Science Electives*Cohort Classes

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Senior Capstone Project

Identify a unique topic of interest to research during a mentorship with a local partner

Develop a multimedia presentation and written summation of research findings

Present research in a symposium format for parents/guardians and the community

Summer Assignments

GIS English 9 & 10 GIS AP English 11 & 12 GIS AP World History 9 GIS AP United States History 10 AP Government & Politics 11 GIS 3/4 Capstone 11/12 (Individual

Research Portion) Please visit school website for

additional information

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Application Process Informational letters mailed to

students and parent(s)/guardian(s)

Informational Nights held

Applications due by April 5, 2013

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Admission Criteria Completed Algebra 1 in middle

school

Recommended completion of year one of a World Language in middle school

Report card grades

MSA Data

To succeed in GIS…. Reading is essential to GIS

success. Students must enjoy reading and

understand its necessity for their overall growth with the program.

GIS is a humanities driven program, as a result, reading is an essential portion of the program.

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Transportation

Bus transportation provided

LHS attendance area will use regular transportation system

Other areas of county will use a hub system

Details finalized once enrollment is confirmed

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For more information: Ms. Maureen Montgomery Principal LHS mcmontgomery@smcps.org 301-475-0200

Mr. Brett Delune GIS Department Chairperson LHS

bsdelune@smcps.org 301-475-0200

Visit school website for additional information