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