Core Learning Experiences

HSGC's Core Learning Experiences
enable students to become better global citizens. Core Learning opportunities are designed to engage all students and equip them with the basic tools necessary to understand the ideals of HSGC's mission statement. Each grade has a different set of Core Learning experiences available to them.


9th Grade

* Orientation and Bridge Program

   During the Orientation and Bridge Program, incoming 9th grade students go through a week of    
   getting to know all about HSGC. Students take part in academic orientation programs where they
   learn about the high expectations and academic rigor of the HSGC program. They also meet
   Global Kids staff and take part in Global Kids organized workshops. Students are immersed in the
   mission of HSGC and work to complete a group project based on their knowledge of the mission
   and their ability to apply the ideals of the HSGC mission to improve a community.

* 9th Grade Retreat
   
The 9th grade retreat gives students and staff a chance to get off campus and take part in team 
    building and get to know you activities. Both 9th grade students and their teachers are able to
    begin to build a bond and trust outside of the classroom that can last throughout a students' high
    school experience.

10th Grade

*10th Grade Conference
 
  All sophomore students will take part in planning and implementing a campus wide conference on
    a global issue that they choose. Working with their Global Citizenship Seminar teachers and
    Global Kids staff, students will research topics, create and facilitate workshops, and organize the
    logistics for a day long campus wide conference.

11th Grade

*Domestic and International Travel
  
During the summer before and after junior year, HSGC students will be eligible to apply to one of    our many travel partnerships. Whether through the Experiment in International Living Outbound
   Ambassador Program, the GK/HSGC Peace Boat program or the ACRES Civil Rights Tour,
   students will have the chance to win considerable scholarships for educational travel.

12th Grade

*Careers in Focus Program
   
During the second semester of senior year, all HSGC students will have the opportunity to take
    part in career readiness programs through the Careers in Focus. Students will attend Career  
    Panels, Job Shadowing Days and will have the chance to take part in half-day internships to gain
    real world experience in a field in which they are interested.



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