International Skills Diploma Seal Dutchtown High School 2017

International Skills Diploma Seal Dutchtown High School 2017 -2018

Objectives as stated by the Ga. DOE: In today’s global marketplace, it is important for students to acquire the interdisciplinary skills they need to be globally competent and competitive. The International Skills Diploma Seal is awarded to graduating high school students who complete an international education curriculum and engage in extracurricular activities and experiences that foster the achievement of global competencies. It is a signal to employers and higher education institutions that a student is prepared to participate in the global economy.

To obtain the seal students must complete the following over their four years of high school. At least three years of a foreign language or ESOL At least four credits in courses determined to have an international focus. Please see Mrs. Humphrey’s webpage on the DHS site for the list of courses. 20 hours of community service involving a global/cross-cultural public service project. Capstone presentation on the knowledge gained in the courses and activities listed above . At least four extracurricular activities and experiences with a global theme. (e. g. , exchange programs, international/language clubs, travel abroad).

The capstone project is not completed until the student’s senior year, and they have their four years of high school to complete the other requirements.

The contact person in the building, and the person to ask for more information is: Jillet Humphrey World Languages Department Chair and Spanish Teacher email: jillet. humphrey@henry. k 12. ga. us website: http: //schoolwires. henry. k 12. ga. us/Page/111114

For more information please feel free to browse the Ga. DOE website: http: //www. gadoe. org/Curriculum-Instruction -and-Assessment/Curriculum-and. Instruction/Pages/International-Skills-Diploma -Seal. aspx