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Leonardtown High School Academy of Global and International Studies

Leonardtown High School Academy of Global and International Studies. Program Goals. Provide a rigorous, engaging educational pathway focused on an advanced study of world cultures, history, world languages, and current events

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Leonardtown High School Academy of Global and International Studies

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  1. Leonardtown High School Academy of Global and International Studies Work Hard & Be Nice

  2. 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 Work Hard & Be Nice

  3. 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 Work Hard & Be Nice

  4. 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 Work Hard & Be Nice

  5. 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 3 Total 27 Work Hard & Be Nice

  6. 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 Work Hard & Be Nice

  7. 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 Work Hard & Be Nice

  8. 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 Work Hard & Be Nice

  9. 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 Work Hard & Be Nice

  10. 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 Work Hard & Be Nice

  11. 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 Work Hard & Be Nice

  12. 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

  13. Application Process • Informational letters mailed to students and parent(s)/guardian(s) • Informational Nights held • Applications due by April 5, 2013 Work Hard & Be Nice

  14. 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 Work Hard & Be Nice

  15. 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. Work Hard & Be Nice

  16. 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 Work Hard & Be Nice

  17. For more information: Ms. Maureen Montgomery Principal LHS mcmontgomery@smcps.org 301-475-0200 Mr. Brett Delune GIS Department Chairperson LHS bsdelune@smcps.org 301-475-0200 Visit school website for additional information Work Hard & Be Nice

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