Academic Mission HSGC’s academic mission is embodied in the following: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ● Relevant Education HSGC students will develop skills and attitudes necessary for success in college and in the 21st century economy, including constant and active learning, effective communication, problem solving skills, and effort/perseverance.
● Graduation HSGC students will acquire specific content knowledge and skills, will be able to meet New York State Commencement Learning Standards and requirements for graduation, and will demonstrate academic readiness for competitive colleges/universities.
● Global Awareness HSGC students will gain a heightened awareness of current issues facing our global community and will develop a global perspective (which includes a foundation of knowledge about global conditions and events, empathy/concern for condition of others, and recognition of their power to effect positive change in the world). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ How will we achieve our mission? HSGC achieves its mission with:
● High Expectations & Rigor: At HSGC we seek to create a school culture based on high expectations for student learning and behavior.
● Inquiry-Based Education: At HSGC we design our curriculum and core learning experiences around problems and questions.
● Interdisciplinary Education: At HSGC we make the curriculum interdisciplinary, interconnected, and focused on global issues
● Experiential Education: At HSGC we provide opportunities for students to learn and experience their learning inside and outside the classroom.
● Support Systems: At HSGC we offer multiple layers of support to our students.
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