SHS Global Competence Program
Application Process and GCP Requirements
* Once you've decided that you're ready to take on an independent study,
please review the basic requirements of the program.
* Open to Sophomores and Juniors (Freshmen may apply in the spring)
* Students in the program will complete the following:
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*Write an 8-10 page research paper on a topic of
global interest
*Participate in 30 hours of global community service (preferrably abroad)
Note- New this year: Students can choose to host a Chinese Exchange Student to fulfill international travel requirements!
*Maintain a B- average or higher in their foreign language class(es)
*Maintain an electronic portfolio/website to document work
*Meet regularly with their faculty mentor
*Attend regular GCP meetings (after school once/month)
*Present their findings to a panel of faculty members and students
please review the basic requirements of the program.
* Open to Sophomores and Juniors (Freshmen may apply in the spring)
* Students in the program will complete the following:
____________________________________________________
*Write an 8-10 page research paper on a topic of
global interest
*Participate in 30 hours of global community service (preferrably abroad)
Note- New this year: Students can choose to host a Chinese Exchange Student to fulfill international travel requirements!
*Maintain a B- average or higher in their foreign language class(es)
*Maintain an electronic portfolio/website to document work
*Meet regularly with their faculty mentor
*Attend regular GCP meetings (after school once/month)
*Present their findings to a panel of faculty members and students