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A Place where scholars pursue personal passions and gain understanding of themselves and the world Unique Individuals One World Welcome to a Renaissance! Welcome to a Renaissance! A Community that fosters collaboration, effective communication, and global awareness An Experience that shapes lifelong learners who change the world Gambold Preparatory Magnet High School 3725 Kiel Ave Indianapolis, IN 46224 (317) 226-4108 www.708.ips.k12.in.us For More Information, Call 317-226-4670 or visit us at www.ips.k12.in.us. Excellence. Scholarship. Respect. Courage. Indianapolis Public Schools Unique Individuals One World Are you searching for a liberal arts academic environment that is designed to challenge your high ability scholar? A high school that views students as scholars, a situation that recognizes that learning takes place in many areas and forms, a place that fosters personal and social awareness, a school culture that celebrates scholars and recognizes each for individual and unique strengths. Welcome to Gambold Preparatory Magnet High School – your gateway to success! Gambold Prep will be offering the academically challenging and internationally acclaimed International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes in a 21st-century high-tech environment. The IB program is rigorous in design and is respected by the world’s leading universities. Gambold Prep offers a small school environment but encourages big ideas. Scholars will discover themselves and their learning passions. Gambold Brochure:Layout 1 9/26/11 10:15 AM Page 1

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Page 1: U I O W&)#˝ · A P where scholars pursue personal passions and gain understanding of themselves and the world U I O W&)#˝ Wece a Reaiace! Wece a Reaiace! A C that fosters

A Place

where scholarspursue personal

passions and gain

understanding ofthemselves and the world

Unique Individuals

One World

Welcome to a Renaissance!

Welcome to a Renaissance!

A Community

that fosters collaboration,

effective communication,

and global awareness

An Experience

that shapes lifelong learnerswho change the world

Gambold Preparatory

Magnet High School

3725 Kiel AveIndianapolis, IN 46224

(317) 226-4108www.708.ips.k12.in.us

For More Information,

Call 317-226-4670

or visit us at www.ips.k12.in.us.

Excellence. Scholarship. Respect. Courage.

Indianapolis Public Schools

Unique Individuals

One World

Are you searching for a liberal arts academic environment that is designed to challenge your high ability scholar? A high school that views students as scholars, a situation that recognizes that learning takes place in many areas and forms, a place that fosters personal and social awareness, a school culture that celebrates scholars and recognizes each for individual and unique strengths. Welcome to Gambold Preparatory Magnet High School – your gateway to success!Gambold Prep will be offering the academically challenging and internationally acclaimed International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes in a 21st-century high-tech environment. The IB program is rigorous in design and is respected by the world’s leading universities. Gambold Prep offers a small school environment but encourages big ideas. Scholars will discover themselves and their learning passions.

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Gambold Preparatory Magnet High School offers college-level credits as well as Advanced Placement coursework. An inquiry-based and multi-sensory learning environment encourages scholars to expand critical thinking and reasoning skills. As scholars enter the 9th grade, they will be introduced to a challenging academic liberal arts curricula supported by technology. Gambold Prep’s learner-centered approach facilitates the acquisition of a repertoire of skills and the development of complex understandings. The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP), which continues through the 10th grade, is designed to ensure a cohesive and comprehensive education for scholars throughout the world. In grades 11 and 12, Diploma Programme (DP) scholars will experience a fulfilling, challenging and effective college preparatory curriculum that will open the door to world-class universities.

Beginning in 9th grade, students will participate in two externship experiences each year. One lesson is designed to enhance and promote world learning in real-life situations (college visits, community service, work internships). The second experience will offer the scholar the unique opportunity to pursue a personal interest and to explore and hone skills while earning co-curricular course credits. Gambold Prep’s small classes will encourage the development of each scholar across all subject areas while bridging school and life experiences. The staff’s commitment to giving scholars a voice will foster leadership. Gambold Prep scholars will build relationships and school culture through participation in their weekly advisories. Further academic support will be provided through the advisories and adult mentorships.

• Small school environment• Annual externships for all scholars including

college exploration, community service, work internships, and the pursuit of individual interests and passions

• Weekly scholar-led community meetings• Weekly support and advisory for scholars• Extra-curricular and co-curricular activities

designed with scholars• International travel and study opportunities• Foreign language options• Community service projects in which

scholars give back to the community• Integrated coursework• All courses at a high level• Scholar-led parent conferences• Adult mentors• “Blended-learning” experiences

Gambold prepares scholars for success in college and in life!

Gambold Prep’s mission is to challenge high-ability scholars from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds to become lifelong learners who develop personal and social awareness. Self-knowledge leads students to identify and pursue personal strengths. Knowledge and understanding of one’s own particular and local culture lead to an openness to an understanding of global cultures. As students identify and explore local and global issues, they will be encouraged to take meaningful action.

What can I do to enroll my scholar in Gambold Preparatory Magnet High School?

Tours are offered on Fridays. Email Chris Collier, [email protected], to arrange for a tour.Applications accepted for students entering grade 9 (for 2012-13). Eligibility requirements include: Teacher recommendations, and evidence of academic achievement including standardized test scores and grades. This school requires strong parent participation. Student and parent contracts are required.

Call 317-226-4670 to receive more information.

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