Global Perspective Studies Folsom High School Opening Assembly
Global Perspective Studies Folsom High School Opening Assembly Levels 1 -2 -3 September 4, 2019
Attendance Today: ● GPS I: ● Your PAWS teacher will take attendance. ● GPS II and III ● Please initial next to your name on the rosters that are being passed down the rows on clipboards. Students who do not sign in will be reported as absent! ● If you do not see your name on the list, please print it clearly. See Mrs Watson or Mrs. Malaspino after PAWS today so that we can reconcile our records. ALL traveling students should have their PAWSports stamped!
Welcome to GPS! ● GPS Seminar 1: Developing Global Awareness and Introduction to Design Thinking Mrs. Malaspino, Coordinator Mr. Carroll--GPS I Lead Mr. Carter, Dr. Fuller, Mr. Nemer, Mr. Paolucci, Ms. Robb, Mrs. Royston, Mr. Wright--Advisors ● GPS Seminar 2: In Depth Study of Global Issues, Introduction to Design Thinking, Introduce Service Learning Mrs. Watson, GPS II Lead and Advisor ● GPS Seminar 3: Global Issues and Service Learning, Introduce Project Mr. Navone, GPS III Lead and Advisor ● GPS Seminar 4: Global Capstone Project Ms. Reeve--GPS IV Lead Mrs. Hoerner, Ms. Reeve, and Mr. Peterson, Project Advisors ● Global Outreach Club: Service, fundraising, and global awareness opportunities beyond the school day Mr. Peterson, Advisor Administrative Team: Mr. Cadenhead, Principal; Mrs. Morales, Assistant Principal
GPS Core and Elective Instructors CURRENTLY OFFERED ELECTIVES SPANISH LANGUAGE: ●Ms. Bonatto ●Mr. Harris ●Ms. Lopez ●Ms. Martin ●Ms. Nunes ●Ms. Pellegri FRENCH LANGUAGE ●Ms. Girard ●Ms. Messer GERMAN LANGUAGE ●Ms. Wilson GPS Intercultural Speech Communication Speech 2 ●Ms. Posner GPS Humanities/Academic Decathlon ●Ms. Wilson AP Environmental Science ●Mrs. Guarienti AP Human Geography ● Mr. Peterson AP Capstone (Seminar and Research) ●Ms. Malaspino CORE CLASSES Grades 9 -12 GPS English 9 ●Mr. Carroll Honors English 9 ●Ms. Gramolini ●Ms. Stravers GPS World Cultures ●Mr. Peterson AP European History ●Dr. Rowland ●Ms. Doller GPS US History ●Mr. Navone AP US History ●Mr. Navone ●Ms. Watson ●Mr. Yoder GPS English 12 ● Ms. Reeve AP English Lit ● Mr. Carroll
REMIND: Sign Up Now to Stay Informed! GENERAL REMIND ACCOUNT for FHSGPS: SMARTPHONES: Get push notifications. Open your web browser and go to the following link: http: //rmd. at/fhsgp NO SMARTPHONE: Get text messages. Text the message @fhsgp to the number 81010 REMIND ACCOUNT FOR GLOBAL OUTREACH CLUB: SMARTPHONES: http: //rmd. at/goreach NO SMARTPHONE: @goreach
GPS Grade Level-Specific Accounts Class of 2023 (9 th graders) SMARTPHONES: http: //rmd. at/23 gps NO SMARTPHONE: text @23 gps Class of 2022 (10 th graders) SMARTPHONES: http: //rmd. at/22 gps NO SMARTPHONE: text @22 gps to 81010 Class of 2020 (11 th graders) SMARTPHONES: http: //rmd. at/21 gps NO SMARTPHONE: text @21 gps to 81010
STAY INFORMED ● Visit the Folsom High School Website/Global Perspective Studies page for calendar updates and all required forms for the program. ● Visit Room A 209 or seminar leads for hard copies of forms and assignments. ● Visit GPS Teacher Website pages for specific coursework information. ● Visit the “Team-Up” Calendar on the FHS Homepage for calendar updates and information. ● Enroll in Remind and watch for in-the-moment updates!
GPS: A Four-Year Journey Certificate: ● Engage in presentations and small group activites as part of GPS I Engage in Service Based learning as part of GPS III ● ● Grade 11 Grade 9 Grade 10 Engage in project based learning as part of GPS 2 Complete all four years of core classes Complete a minimum of ONE GPS elective Complete 12 hours of globally focused service learning Grade 12 Engage in a teambased Capstone Project as part of GPS IV All candidates who complete the program will be honored at Cum Laude and at Graduation! Completion will be recorded on your transcript. Diploma: ● Complete certificate requirements ● Complete at least ONE MORS GPS elective ● Complete A-G requirements for college admission
GPS Certificate All students who complete one of the following pathways will be honored at Cum Laude and wear a blue stole at graduation. ● Complete Seminars I, III, ● Complete AT LEAST ONE GPS elective IV Current offerings: ● Complete four GPS Core ● Level III, IV, or AP World Classes Language (Level II with ● GPS English 9 OR Honors approval) English 9 ● GPS Humanities I (Aca. Deca) ● GPS World Cultures OR ● GPS Intercultural Speech AP European History Communication ● GPS AP History OR AP ○ Speech II with approval US History ● AP Capstone: Seminar and ● GPS English 12 OR AP Lit Research ● Additional electives WITH
GPS Diploma ● In Addition to Certificate Requirements listed on previous slide: ● Complete AT LEAST TWO GPS electives from the approved list. ● Complete A-G requirements for CSU/UC admission. ● GPS Diploma Recipients receive a seal on their diploma.
GPS Seminar I Instructors ● If you are in a GPS PAWS teacher’s class, you are enrolled in GPS! ● Mr. Carter, AC 104 ● Dr. Fuller, A 101 ● Mr. Nemer, B 102 ● Mr. Paolucci, HS 106 ● Ms. Robb, HS 202 ● Ms. Royston, A 202 ● Mr. Wright, HS 206 ● English instructors: Mr. Carroll, C 109, Ms. Stravers, Ms. Gramolini ● Coordinator: Mrs. Malaspino, A 103
GPS I: Developing Global Awareness, Intro to Design Thinking • Meets during PAWS, about once a month. • Meets in the LIBRARY or A 209 • Curriculum includes • Guest Speaker Series • Small group activities • Intro to Design Thinking • Service Learning opportunities
What is Design Thinking?
GPS Seminar I Save the Dates for Fall: September 18 --In A 209 October 23 November 13 December 11 Save the Dates for Spring: January 15 February 19 March 18 April 22 Please have your PAWS teacher stamp your PAWSport IN ADVANCE so that you do not schedule anything on these dates. Attendance at all sessions is REQUIRED.
Welcome GPS II students! Coordinator: Mrs. Watson Room: A 207
GPS Seminar II ●Critical World Issues WATER ENERGY
GPS II Focus-Fall ● World Water Issues ○ Where is water coming from? ○ Who has clean water? ○ How do countries deal with distribution, drought and deluge? ○ What differences are there between developed vs developing countries? ○ What has been successful, what hasn’t? ● What are the solutions? What has worked? What hasn’t?
GPS Seminar II-Fall Water issues in developing nations Water concerns in the United States
GPS Seminar II-Fall ● How can water resources best be managed?
GPS Seminar II-Spring ● What is the future of energy? Foundational energies
GPS Seminar II-Spring ● What is the future of energy? Transitional energies
GPS Seminar II – Mrs. Watson – A 207 ● First meeting: NEXT Wednesday, September 11 ● Guest Speaker: Thirst Project. org ● Instructions for next meeting will be given at 9/11/19 meeting Seminar II will meet four times per semester on a rotation. Attendance is REQUIRED.
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GPS Seminar III: Global Service Meets once a month during PAWS in the LIBRARY or A 209. Attendance at all sessions is REQUIRED. Guest speakers will address global issues with tangible service opportunities. Hands-On activities will build on service opportunities. Other service opportunities will be available through participation in the GO Club.
GPS Seminar III Save the Dates for Fall: September 18 --In the Library October 23, November 13 Make-Up date: December 11 Save the Dates for Spring: January 15, February 19, March 18, April 22, May 6 -7 Write it in your PAWSport and don’t forget! Attendance at all sessions is REQUIRED. Coordinators: Mrs. Malaspino, A 103 Advisor: Mr. Navone
SERVICE REQUIREMENTS In Order to Complete GPS Service Requirements Complete a MINIMUM of 12 hours of approved global community service beginning in 9 th grade and finishing in 11 th grade Service opportunities to fulfill SOME of these hours will be offered through Seminars I, II, and III as well as the GLOBAL OUTREACH CLUB.
Global Outreach Club global reach video. m 4 v A great way to fulfill your service hours requirement! Work with local organizations that address global issues Bi-monthly meetings beginning September 11, 2019
Make an impact as part of GPS!
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