What is Global Citizenship?

Global Citizenship describes individuals who share an awareness of and a concern for the health and well being of humanity and our planet.  Global Citizens recognize that certain current issues and problems require global attention and action.  These priorities include the promotion of:

• Peace – the non-violent resolution of conflict;
• Justice – the guarantee of a standard of living above poverty and basic human rights for all;
• Sustainability – the responsible development and protection of our natural environment and resources;
• Diversity – tolerance of and respect for differences across humanity; and,
• Democratic Participation – the right to participate and express an opinion in one’s government and political process. 

Global Citizens recognize that these goals have not yet been universally achieved in today’s world. 

Global Citizens understand the connections between their local actions and experiences and what is happening in the rest of the world.

Global Citizens use this awareness and understanding to effect positive change in the world.

What is the mission of the High School for Global Citizenship? 

• HSGC students will develop skills and attitudes necessary for success in college and in the 21^st century economy, including constant and active learning, effective communication, problem solving skills, and effort/perseverance.
• 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.
• 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:

• by creating a school culture based on high expectations for student learning and behavior;
• by designing our curriculum and core learning experiences around problems and questions;
• by making the curriculum interdisciplinary, interconnected, and focused on global issues;
• by providing opportunities for students to learn and experience their learning inside and outside the classroom;
• by offering multiple layers of support to our students.