Global Perspective Studies Folsom High School Opening Assembly August 24, 2016 https://youtu.be/t9fMNNsdPjU

Attendance Today: GPS I: GPS II and III Your PAWS teacher will take attendance. GPS II and III Please initial next to your name on the rosters that are being passed down the rows on clipboards. Students who do not sign in will be reported as absent! If you do not see your name on the list, please print it clearly and see Mr. Yoder or Mrs. Malaspino after PAWS today so that we can reconcile our records.

Welcome to GPS! GPS Seminar 1: Guest Speaker Series: Careers, Education, and Global Awareness Introduction to Design Thinking Mrs. Malaspino, Coordinator GPS Seminar 2: In Depth Study of Global Issues, Introduction to Design Thinking, Introduce Service Learning Mr. Yoder, Coordinator GPS Seminar 3: Global Issues and Service Learning, Introduce Project Mrs. Malaspino and Mr. Navone, Coordinators GPS Seminar 4: Independent Global Studies Project Mrs. Hoerner, Ms. Reeve, and Mrs. DeVore, Project Advisors GPS Club: Service, fundraising, and global awareness opportunities beyond the school day Mr. Werra, Advisor Administrative Team: Mr. Cadenhead, Principal Mrs. Sisson, Vice Principal

GPS Seminar I Instructors If you are in a GPS PAWS teacher’s class, you are enrolled in GPS! Mr. Capovilla, English, D103 Mr. Carroll, English, C109 Mr. Carter, Art, AC104 Mr. Nemer, Science, D102 Ms. Parcher, English, P103 Mr. Werra, Social Science, IB201 Coordinator: Mrs. Malaspino, A103/Career Ctr

GPS Core and Elective Instructors ELECTIVES: Mrs. Posner GPS Intercultural Speech Communication Ms. Wilson GPS Humanities/Academic Decathlon German (all levels) Mr. Peterson AP Human Geography Mrs. Guarienti AP Environmental Science Spanish 3/AP: Ms. Nunes, Sra. Martin, Sra. Williams French 3/AP: Mme.Messer CORE CLASSES: Mr. Carroll GPS English 9 AP English Lit Mr. Peterson, GPS World Cultures Mr. Navone, GPS US History Ms. Reeve, GPS English 12 Mrs. Malaspino, GPS English 12 Mrs. Rowland, AP European History Mr. Yoder, AP US History Mr. Hallam, AP US History

What is Design Thinking? https://youtu.be/OrOtqu9-G4E

REMIND: Sign Up Now to Stay Informed! GENERAL REMIND ACCOUNT for FHSGPS: SMARTPHONES: Get push notifications. Open your web browser and go to the following link: http://rmd.at/fhsgp NO SMARTPHONE: Get text messages. Text the message @fhsgp to the number 81010. REMIND ACCOUNT FOR GPS CLUB: SMARTPHONES: http://rmd.at/gpsclub NO SMARTPHONE: @gpsclub

GPS Grade Level-Specific Accounts Class of 2020 (9th Graders): GPS2020 SMARTPHONES: http://rmd.at/gps2020 NO SMARTPHONE: text @gps2020 to 81010 Class of 2019 (10th Graders): GPS19 SMARTPHONES: http://rmd.at/gps19 NO SMARTPHONE: text @gps19 to 81010 Class of 2018 (11th Graders): GPS18 SMARTPHONES: http://rmd.at/gps18 NO SMARTPHONE: text @gps18 to 81010

GPS Website/TeamUp Calendar: STAY INFORMED Be sure to visit the Folsom High School Website/Global Perspective Studies page for calendar updates and all required forms for the program. You can also visit the “Team-Up” Calendar on the FHS Homepage for calendar updates and information. http://www.fcusd.org/Page/12568

GPS Requirements All students who complete one of the following pathways will be honored at Cum Laude and wear a blue stole at graduation. GPS Certificate GPS Diploma Complete Seminars I, II, III, IV Complete GPS World Cultures and GPS US History. Alternates: AP European History, AP US History Complete AT LEAST ONE GPS elective, currently including Level III or IV World Language GPS Humanities I (AcaDeca) GPS Intercultural Speech Communication GPS World Masterpieces (Not Currently Offered) AP Human Geography AP Environmental Science Complete Seminars I, II, III, IV Complete required and elective coursework listed under GPS Certificate Complete AT LEAST TWO GPS electives from the approved list. Complete A-G requirements for CSU/UC admission. GPS DIPLOMA recipients will receive a special seal will appear on their diplomas.

GPS I: Careers/Education, Global Awareness, Design Thinking Meets during PAWS, about once a month. Meets in the THEATER or in your PAWS classroom Curriculum includes Guest Speaker Series Small group activities Intro to Design Thinking

GPS Seminar I Save the Dates for Fall: Write it in your PAWSport September 14 October 12 and 25 November 16 November 30 (for December) Write it in your PAWSport and don’t forget! Attendance at all sessions is REQUIRED.

GPS Seminar II: Global Issues Instructor: Mr. Yoder, A205

Water issues in developing nations Water concerns in the United States GPS Seminar II Water issues in developing nations Water concerns in the United States

GPS Seminar II How can water resources best be managed?

GPS Seminar II What is the future of energy? Foundational energies

GPS Seminar II – Mr. Yoder – A205 Last name A-G = GPS Compass North First meeting Wednesday, August 31 Last name H-Ma = GPS Compass South First meeting Thursday, September 1 Last name Me-Z = GPS Compass East First meeting Wednesday, September 14 Seminar II groups will meet four times per semester on a rotation. Attendance is REQUIRED.

GPS Seminar III: Global Service Meets in the LIBRARY, during PAWS, once a month. Attendance at all sessions is REQUIRED. Guest speakers will address global issues with tangible service opportunities Other service opportunities will be available through participation in the GPS Club.

GPS Seminar III Save the Dates for Fall: September 14 October 12 November 9 December 7 Write it in your PAWSport and don’t forget! Attendance at all sessions is REQUIRED. Coordinators: Mr. Navone, A207 and Mrs. Malaspino, A103/Career Ctr.

SERVICE REQUIREMENTS In Order to Complete Seminar III Requirements: Class of 2017 and Class of 2018: Complete a MINIMUM of 8 hours of approved global community service during 11th grade Beginning with Class of 2019: Complete a MINIMUM of 12 hours of approved global community service beginning in 10th grade and finishing in 11th grade

Upcoming Service Opportunities MURER HOUSE Service Opportunities Starting Saturday, September 3, 2016 For information contact Sofia Cohen at sofiaisnotarose@gmail.com Saturday, September 17, 2016 Volunteer opportunities are now available!  Check with Mrs. Malaspino to verify GLOBAL CONNECTION. Learn more and sign up at www.folsomcommunityservice.org.  Saturday, September 24, 2016 For more information or to register as a volunteer or participant, visit the website http://www.3strandsglobal.com/races/

GPS Club: Why Should You Join? https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8CKNXc1L3wWeHVnS1Vicng0STQ/view?usp=sharing Preeti Prabhu, President Mr. Werra, Advisor, IB 201

Make an impact as part of GPS!