Global Perspective StudiesFolsom High School

September 9, 2015

Welcome to GPS! GPS Seminar 1: Guest Speaker Series: Careers, Education, and

Global AwarenessMrs. Malaspino, Coordinator

GPS Seminar 2: InDepth Study of Global IssuesMr. Yoder, Coordinator

GPS Seminar 3: Global Issues and Service LearningMrs. Malaspino and Mrs. DeVore, Coordinators

GPS Seminar 4: Independent Global Studies ProjectMrs. Hoerner, Ms. Reeve, and Ms. Shingara, Project Advisors

GPS Club: Service, fundraising, and global awareness opportunities beyond the school day

Mr. Werra, AdvisorAdministrative Team:

Mr. Cadenhead, PrincipalMrs. Sisson, Vice PrincipalMrs. O’Laughlin, Counselor

GPS II and III Attendance Today:Please be sure that you have initialed next to your name on the rosters that are being passed down the rows on clipboards.

Those students who do not sign in will be reported as absent!

REMIND 101: Sign Up Now!WHAT IS REMIND101 AND WHY IS IT SAFE?Remind 101 is a one-way text messaging and

email system. With Remind 101, all personal information remains completely confidential. Teachers will never see your phone number, nor will you ever see theirs.Visit www.remind101.com to learn more.

To receive messages via text, text @fhsgp to (747) 900-8663.

To receive messages via email, send an email to fhsgp@mail.remind101.com.

GPS WebsiteBe sure to visit the Folsom High School

Website/Global Perspective Studies page for calendar updates and all required forms for the program.

http://www.fcusd.org/Page/12568

GPS RequirementsAll students who complete one of the following pathways will be honored at Cum Laude and at graduation.

GPS CertificateGPS Diploma Completion of Seminars I,

II, III and IV Completion of GPS World

Cultures and GPS US History. Alternates: AP European

History, AP US History Completion of AT LEAST

ONE of the GPS-designated electives, currently including Level III or IV World

Language GPS Humanities I

(AcaDeca) GPS Intercultural Speech

Communication GPS World Masterpieces AP Human Geography

Completion of Seminars I, II, III and IV

Completion of required and elective coursework listed under GPS Certificate

Completion of AT LEAST TWO GPS-designated electives.

Completion of A-G requirements for CSU/UC admission.

A special seal will appear on your diploma.

Welcome to GPS Seminar IIf you are in a GPS PAWS teacher’s class, you

are enrolled in GPS!This year’s GPS Seminar 1 PAWS

Teachers:Mr. Mills, IB202Mr. McHugh, B102Mrs. Pierce, HS 102Mrs. James, A201Teacher TBD, A102Teacher TBD, D110

Coordinator: Mrs. Malaspino, A103

GPS I: Global Careers/Education, Global Awareness• Meets during PAWS, about twice a month.• Usually meets in the THEATER.• Curriculum includes

• Guest Speaker Series • Group Activities

Guest Speaker SeriesGuest speakers from industry, local

government, local universities, share their experiences with our students to provide a

broader understanding of our place in the world

Past speakers have included: Peace Corps representatives

Intel representativesLocal/global politicians/business representatives

International Students from CSUS

GPS Seminar IFirst Guest Speaker: Break Free Run

Wednesday, September 16

Save the Dates for Fall:September 16 and 30

October 14 and 28November 18December 9

Write it in your PAWSport and don’t forget!Attendance at all sessions is REQUIRED.

GPS Seminar IIGlobal Issues

Coordinator: Mr. Yoder

GPS Seminar IIWater issues in

developing nationsWater concerns in the United States

GPS Seminar IIHow can water resources best be

managed?

GPS Seminar II

Foundational energies

What is the future of energy?

GPS Seminar II – Mr. Yoder – A205Last name A – D = GPS Compass North

First meeting Wednesday, September 16 Last name E – Ki = GPS Compass South

First meeting Thursday, September 17Last name Kn – P = GPS Compass East

First meeting Wednesday, September 23Last name Q – Z = GPS Compass West

First meeting Thursday, September 24

Seminar II groups will meet four times per semester on a rotation. Attendance is REQUIRED.

GPS Seminar III: Global ServiceSeminar III focuses on SERVICE WITH A GLOBAL

CONNECTION.Meets in the LIBRARY, during PAWS, once a month.

Attendance at all sessions is REQUIRED. Guest speakers will address global issues with

tangible service opportunities available.Examples: Run For Courage, Upendo Women’s

Foundation, International Rescue CommitteeOther service opportunities will be available through

participation in the GPS Club.

All GPS participants must complete a MINIMUM of 8 hours of approved global community

service in order to complete Seminar III.

GPS Seminar IIIFirst session: Combined with Seminar I

September 16—BREAK FREE RUNIn the THEATER, during PAWS

Additional dates this semester: October 14--Library November 18—Library December 9—Library

Coordinators: Mrs. Malaspino and Mrs. DeVore

Service Opportunity: Break Free RunSaturday, September 26, 2015, 8 a.m.

Register at www.runforcourage.orgTeam Name: Folsom Bulldogs GPSTeam Captain: Julie DeVoreInformational handouts are available on the

back table.For more information, visit the website

or see Mrs. DeVore in Room A109.

GPS Seminar IV: Independent Global ProjectStudents meet with project advisors to

design, implement, research and present their capstone projects.

Approved projects must have a CLEAR GLOBAL CONNECTION and be associated with a RECOGNIZED INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION.

Project topics have included:Women’s Health/Upendo FoundationSustainable Prosthetics/Limbs InternationalFighting Human Trafficking/Courage

Worldwide

GPS Club: Why Should You Join?https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8CKNXc1L3wWeHVnS1Vicng0STQ/view?usp=sharing

Caitlin Moher,President

Sara Adas, Vice President

Mr. Werra,Advisor, IB 201

Make an impact as part of GPS!