work hard & be nice leonardtown high school academy of global and international studies
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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 [email protected] 301-475-0200
Mr. Brett Delune GIS Department Chairperson LHS
[email protected] 301-475-0200
Visit school website for additional information