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Global Studies Academy

Global Studies Academy. 2009-2010 James A. Garfield High School. Global Studies Academy in GHS. What GS stands for…. Foster world-minded thoughts: Service is an important part of what citizens do (P of C) Being part of a team is very important (Communicators and P of C)

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Global Studies Academy

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  1. Global Studies Academy 2009-2010 James A. Garfield High School

  2. Global Studies Academy in GHS

  3. What GS stands for… • Foster world-minded thoughts: • Service is an important part of what citizens do (P of C) • Being part of a team is very important (Communicators and P of C) • Understand others around you (P of C and Critical Thinkers) • Seek and maintain collaborative and supportive relationships with people around the world (Communicator, Critical Thinkers and P of C) • We model the behavior that we want our students to have – modeling the school’s ESLRs

  4. GS on 21st Century Instruction • Global Society – global-oriented or world-minded • Our responsibility: Mirror and Window • SKILLS:

  5. Response to Instruction and Intervention in Global Studies Academy

  6. The GS Academy Promise • The GS staff members will collaborate with each other, with the parents and with our partners to give the best to our students. • We will take care of our students through: • Mandatory Interventions • Celebrating Successes • We will prepare our students for: • Senior class multi-media and cross-curricular project • Model United Nations • Marketable job skills

  7. Response to Intervention • Academic: In red folder in cum file • Tier 1 – differentiated instruction • Tier 2 – extra classes; support classes • Tier 3 – intensive (Read 180  special education referral) • Behavioral • Tier 1 – classroom rules and expectations implemented • Tier 2 – counselors, dean referral, COST, SST • Tier 3 – probation officer, referral to outside agencies Intervention is everyone’s responsibility

  8. Academic Interventions • Mandatory Interventions • CAHSEE/CST prep classes for all 10th grade students who are scoring FFB, BB, and B in CST Math and/or English (Saturday) • CST prep classes for 11th grade students (Saturday) • Period 7 for seniors who have not passed the CAHSEE (daily) • Tutoring for students getting a D or F in a class – referral, follow-up, and follow through (M-Th)

  9. Expectations for Students • ACADEMIC • Students will come to class ready to learn with all required materials • Students will complete all their assignments • Students will aim for academic excellence in all content areas • Students will attend all interventions recommended and required • Students will request for assistance to prevent failure • Students will develop global awareness

  10. Expectations for Students • BEHAVIOR • Respect all people and things • Follow school rules • Take responsibility for your actions • Be a support and help to others

  11. Positive Reinforcement • Attendance Awards every semester • Academic Excellence (includes rewarding “effort based learning)

  12. Communication • Letters to students and parents as needed • Phone calls home as needed • Newsletters mailed home for updates on what’s happening • Parent Conference and “Coffee and a Conversation” once per semester • Call us anytime: (323) 981-5500 and ask for the Global Studies Office

  13. Support Staff • Ms. Castillo, Administrator (Global Studies Office) • Ms. Denay, SLC Lead Teacher • Ms. Vasquez, Student Support/Intervention Coordinator • Ms. Casas, Academic Counselor (Global Studies Office) • Mr. Rodriguez, Intervention Counselor (room 511) • Ms. Puma, Diploma Project Advisor (room 410 for seniors) • Gear Up staff for 10th grade students (room 511) • Parent Center – Rosie and Cesar (Reiterman House)

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