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Global Perspective Studies Folsom High School Opening Assembly Levels 1-2-3

Attendance and introductions for the Folsom High School Global Perspective Studies program. Learn about the seminars, electives, and opportunities offered. Stay informed through Remind and the FHS website.

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Global Perspective Studies Folsom High School Opening Assembly Levels 1-2-3

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  1. Global Perspective StudiesFolsom High SchoolOpening Assembly Levels 1-2-3 September 4, 2019

  2. 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!

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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 @fhsgpto the number 81010 REMIND ACCOUNT FOR GLOBAL OUTREACH CLUB: SMARTPHONES: http://rmd.at/goreach NO SMARTPHONE: @goreach

  6. GPS Grade Level-Specific Accounts Class of 2023 (9th graders) SMARTPHONES: http://rmd.at/23gps NO SMARTPHONE: text @23gps Class of 2022 (10th graders) SMARTPHONES: http://rmd.at/22gps NO SMARTPHONE: text @22gps to 81010 Class of 2020 (11th graders) SMARTPHONES: http://rmd.at/21gps NO SMARTPHONE:text @21gpsto 81010

  7. STAY INFORMED • Visit the Folsom High School Website/Global Perspective Studies page for calendar updates and all required forms for the program. • Visit Room A209 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!

  8. GPS: A Four-Year Journey Engage in Service Based learning as part of GPS III Engage in presentations and small group activites as part of GPS I Certificate: • Complete all four years of core classes • Complete a minimum of ONE GPS elective • Complete 12 hours of globally focused service learning Grade 11 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 12 Engage in a team-based Capstone Project as part of GPS IV Engage in project based learning as part of GPS 2 Diploma: • Complete certificate requirements • Complete at least ONE MORS GPS elective • Complete A-G requirements for college admission All candidates who complete the program will be honored at Cum Laude and at Graduation! Completion will be recorded on your transcript.

  9. GPS CertificateAll students who complete one of the following pathways will be honored at Cum Laude and wear a blue stole at graduation. • Complete AT LEAST ONE GPS elective Current offerings: • Level III, IV, or AP World Language (Level II with approval) • GPS Humanities I (AcaDeca) • GPS Intercultural Speech Communication • Speech II with approval • AP Capstone: Seminar and Research • Additional electives WITH APPROVAL • Complete Seminars I, II, III, IV • Complete four GPS Core Classes • GPS English 9 OR Honors English 9 • GPS World Cultures OR AP European History • GPS AP History OR AP US History • GPS English 12 OR AP Lit

  10. 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.

  11. GPS Seminar I Instructors • If you are in a GPS PAWS teacher’s class, you are enrolled in GPS! • Mr. Carter, AC104 • Dr. Fuller, A101 • Mr. Nemer, B102 • Mr. Paolucci, HS106 • Ms. Robb, HS202 • Ms. Royston, A202 • Mr. Wright, HS206 • English instructors: Mr. Carroll, C109, Ms. Stravers, Ms. Gramolini • Coordinator: Mrs. Malaspino, A103

  12. GPS I: Developing Global Awareness, Intro to Design Thinking • Meets during PAWS, about once a month. • Meets in the LIBRARY or A209 • Curriculum includes • Guest Speaker Series • Small group activities • Intro to Design Thinking • Service Learning opportunities

  13. What is Design Thinking?

  14. GPS Seminar I 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. Save the Dates for Fall: September 18--In A209 October 23 November 13 December 11 Save the Dates for Spring: January 15 February 19 March 18 April 22

  15. Welcome GPS II students! Coordinator: Mrs. Watson Room: A 207

  16. GPS Seminar II • Critical World Issues WATER ENERGY

  17. 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?

  18. GPS Seminar II-Fall Water issues in developing nations Water concerns in the United States

  19. GPS Seminar II-Fall • How can water resources best be managed?

  20. GPS Seminar II-Spring Foundational energies • What is the future of energy?

  21. GPS Seminar II-Spring Transitional energies • What is the future of energy?

  22. 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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  24. GPS Seminar III: Global Service Meets once a month during PAWS in the LIBRARY or A209. 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.

  25. 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, A103 Advisor: Mr. Navone

  26. SERVICE REQUIREMENTS In Order to Complete GPS Service Requirements Complete a MINIMUM of 12 hours of approved global community service beginning in 9th grade and finishing in 11th 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.

  27. Global Outreach Club global reach video.m4v A great way to fulfill your service hours requirement! Work with local organizations that address global issues Bi-monthly meetings beginning September 11, 2019

  28. Make an impact as part of GPS!

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