1. Global Perspective Studies Information Session Spring Semester 2018
GPS I, II AND III
JANUARY 10, 2018

2. TODAY’S AGENDA Welcome Spring 2018 Dates Make-Up Expectations
Service Requirements
Fall 2018 Registration Information
Club Updates

3. Seminar I : Spring 2018
Please mark the following dates on your calendar:
All dates are Wednesdays during PAWS unless otherwise specified.
January 24: Guest Speaker (Theater)
February 7: Design Thinking activity (Classrooms)
March 7: Guest Speaker (Small Gym)
April 4: Guest Speaker (Small Gym)
Also, please note that ALL written assignments must be submitted to your PAWS portfolio for GPS I credit and to continue to GPS II.
If you did not turn in all assignments from first semester, please do so ASAP!

4. Seminar II: Spring 2018 GPS North GPS South GPS East
Please mark the following dates on your calendar. All sessions will be held in Room A209, the GPS resource room.
GPS North GPS South GPS East
Wed. 1/24 Thurs. 1/25 Wed. 1/31
Wed. 2/28 Thurs. 3/1 Wed. 3/7
Please note that you must complete all session assignments to fulfill the requirements for Seminar II and to continue to Seminar III. If you have make-up assignments to submit, please see Mr. Yoder.
We also STRONGLY SUGGEST starting your service hours or having a plan for completion.

5. Seminar II: Spring 2018
The first assignment has been posted on Google Classroom.
Please complete this assignment before you attend the first meeting.

6. Seminar III: Spring 2018
Please mark the following dates on your calendar. All sessions are on WEDNESDAYS unless otherwise noted.
January 24: Guest Speaker (Library)
February 28: Guest Speaker (Library)
March 21: Capstone Project First Steps (Library)
April 4: Capstone Project Next Steps (Library)
Please note that you must complete all session assignments and service hours to fulfill the requirements for Seminar III and to continue to Seminar IV. If you have make-up assignments to submit, please see Mr. Navone or Mrs. Malaspino.

7. ADDITIONAL DATES: Mark Your Calendars!
Evening with Holocaust Survivor
JANUARY 31 7 p.m.
Placer County Fairgrounds
International Night (WLSS event):
March 8 EVENING
GPS IV Capstone Presentations:
March 12, 13, 19 and 20 AFTER SCHOOL
You are encouraged to attend!
These events may count as make-up sessions.

8. SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
Complete 12 hours of verified, globally focused service.
Typically completed during 10th and 11th grade
Service completed before 10th grade MAY count with prior approval.
Service Verification Forms are
Available on the GPS page on the Folsom HS website, or in Mr. Navone’s, Mr. Yoder’s, or Mrs. Malaspino’s classrooms.
Submit completed forms to Mr. Navone, Mr. Yoder, or Mrs. Malaspino to be logged as progress.
Completed forms will be retained in your GPS folder.

9. Registration
Registration PAWS presentations are coming soon!
9th grade: February 28
10th grade: February 7
11th grade: January 31
Registration for GPS Program is for a full year. GPS designated courses are open to GPS students only.
On your registration form, please indicate whether you plan to continue or drop the program for next year.

10. GPS Pathways Certificate Pathway Diploma Pathway Four Years of Seminar
Completion of Capstone Project and Service Requirements
All required GPS Core Classes
Minimum of ONE GPS-Approved Elective
(May include WL Level II with approval)
Four Years of Seminar
Completion of Capstone Project and Service Requirements
All required GPS Core Classes
Minimum of TWO GPS-Approved Electives
Completion of A-G College Entrance Requirements
YOU WILL BE RECEIVING A GPS FOUR-YEAR PLAN WORKSHEET IN YOUR PAWS OR GPS CORE CLASSES BY NEXT WEEK TO HELP YOU DETERMINE WHAT CLASSES YOU NEED FOR GPS!

11. SPECIAL DIPLOMA HONORS AVAILABLE TO GPS STUDENTS:
AP International Diploma
AP Capstone Diploma
(Pending Approval)
Score 3 or higher on 5 or more AP exams.
Send scores to a University outside the US.
Must include:
Category 1: Languages
2 diff. WL courses OR
1 WL and 1 English
Category 2: Global Perspective
APES or APHuG count
Category 3: Science, Math or Computer Science
Category 4: One additional AP Exam
Not to include English or WL
May include Capstone
AP Seminar: GPS English 2 and/or AP Seminar (Elective) to be potentially offered Fall 2018
AP Research (Elective) to be potentially offered for Fall 2019

12. Prospective Sophomores
REQUIRED COURSES
ELECTIVES
GPS-APPROVED ELECTIVES:
World Languages
*Level II or above for certificate
Level III or above for diploma
AP Environmental Science
Humanities I (AcaDeca)
GPS Intercultural Speech Communication
SOCIAL SCIENCE:
*GPS World Cultures
OR AP European History
ENGLISH:
Honors English 10
OR English 10
SEMINAR II:
Begin Service tracking
Meets in person and online during PAWS.
Global issues and project-based learning

13. Prospective Juniors ELECTIVES REQUIRED COURSES SOCIAL SCIENCE:
*GPS US History
OR AP US History
ENGLISH:
English 11 OR
AP Language and Composition
SEMINAR III:
Complete Service Hours
Meets in person monthly during PAWS
Global issues with a focus on SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Begin requirements for Capstone Project
GPS-APPROVED ELECTIVES:
World Languages
*Level II or above for certificate
Level III or above for diploma
AP Human Geography
Upper Division VAPA courses with PRIOR APPROVAL
AP Seminar
AP Environmental Science
Humanities I (AcaDeca)
GPS Intercultural Speech Communication

14. Prospective Seniors REQUIREMENTS ELECTIVES: SOCIAL SCIENCE:
Government and Econ
OR AP Government/Econ
ENGLISH:
*GPS English 12 OR
AP Literature and Composition
SEMINAR IV:
Complete Capstone Requirements
Meets regularly as group or with project advisor.
DIPLOMA CANDIDATES:
A-G Requirements
Min. 2 GPS Electives
GPS-APPROVED ELECTIVES:
World Languages
*Level II or above for certificate
Level III or above for diploma
AP Human Geography
Upper Division VAPA courses with PRIOR APPROVAL
AP Seminar
AP Environmental Science
Humanities I (AcaDeca)
GPS Intercultural Speech Communication
ELECTIVES:

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