1. September 9, 2015

2. Welcome to GPS! GPS Seminar 1: Guest Speaker Series: Careers, Education, and Global Awareness Mrs. Malaspino, Coordinator GPS Seminar 2: InDepth Study of Global Issues Mr. Yoder, Coordinator GPS Seminar 3: Global Issues and Service Learning Mrs. Malaspino and Mrs. DeVore, Coordinators GPS Seminar 4: Independent Global Studies Project Mrs. Hoerner, Ms. Reeve, and Ms. Shingara, 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 Mrs. O’Laughlin, Counselor

3. GPS II and III Attendance Today: Please be sure that you have initialed next to your name on the rosters that are being passed down the rows on clipboards. Those students who do not sign in will be reported as absent!

4. REMIND 101: Sign Up Now! WHAT IS REMIND101 AND WHY IS IT SAFE? Remind 101 is a one-way text messaging and email system. With Remind 101, all personal information remains completely confidential. Teachers will never see your phone number, nor will you ever see theirs. Visit www.remind101.com to learn more. To receive messages via text, text @fhsgp to (747) 900-8663. To receive messages via email, send an email to fhsgp@mail.remind101.com.

5. GPS Website Be sure to visit the Folsom High School Website/Global Perspective Studies page for calendar updates and all required forms for the program. http://www.fcusd.org/Page/12568

6. GPS Requirements All students who complete one of the following pathways will be honored at Cum Laude and at graduation. GPS Certificate GPS Diploma Completion of Seminars I, II, III and IV Completion of GPS World Cultures and GPS US History. Alternates: AP European History, AP US History Completion of AT LEAST ONE of the GPS-designated electives, currently including Level III or IV World Language GPS Humanities I (AcaDeca) GPS Intercultural Speech Communication GPS World Masterpieces AP Human Geography Completion of Seminars I, II, III and IV Completion of required and elective coursework listed under GPS Certificate Completion of AT LEAST TWO GPS-designated electives. Completion of A-G requirements for CSU/UC admission. A special seal will appear on your diploma.

7. Welcome to GPS Seminar I If you are in a GPS PAWS teacher’s class, you are enrolled in GPS! This year’s GPS Seminar 1 PAWS Teachers: Mr. Mills, IB202 Mr. McHugh, B102 Mrs. Pierce, HS 102 Mrs. James, A201 Teacher TBD, A102 Teacher TBD, D110 Coordinator: Mrs. Malaspino, A103

8. GPS I: Global Careers/Education, Global Awareness Meets during PAWS, about twice a month. Usually meets in the THEATER. Curriculum includes Guest Speaker Series Group Activities

9. Guest speakers from industry, local government, local universities, share their experiences with our students to provide a broader understanding of our place in the world Past speakers have included: Peace Corps representatives Intel representatives Local/global politicians/business representatives International Students from CSUS

10. GPS Seminar I First Guest Speaker: Break Free Run Wednesday, September 16 Save the Dates for Fall: September 16 and 30 October 14 and 28 November 18 December 9 Write it in your PAWSport and don’t forget! Attendance at all sessions is REQUIRED.

11. GPS Seminar II Global Issues Coordinator: Mr. Yoder

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

13. GPS Seminar II How can water resources best be managed?

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

15. GPS Seminar II – Mr. Yoder – A205 Last name A – D = GPS Compass North  First meeting Wednesday, September 16 Last name E – Ki = GPS Compass South First meeting Thursday, September 17 Last name Kn – P = GPS Compass East First meeting Wednesday, September 23 Last name Q – Z = GPS Compass West First meeting Thursday, September 24 Seminar II groups will meet four times per semester on a rotation. Attendance is REQUIRED.

16. GPS Seminar III: Global Service Seminar III focuses on SERVICE WITH A GLOBAL CONNECTION. 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 available. Examples: Run For Courage, Upendo Women’s Foundation, International Rescue Committee Other service opportunities will be available through participation in the GPS Club. All GPS participants must complete a MINIMUM of 8 hours of approved global community service in order to complete Seminar III.

17. GPS Seminar III First session: Combined with Seminar I September 16—BREAK FREE RUN In the THEATER, during PAWS Additional dates this semester: October 14--Library November 18—Library December 9—Library Coordinators: Mrs. Malaspino and Mrs. DeVore

18. Service Opportunity: Break Free Run Saturday, September 26, 2015, 8 a.m. Register at www.runforcourage.org Team Name: Folsom Bulldogs GPS Team Captain: Julie DeVore Informational handouts are available on the back table. For more information, visit the website or see Mrs. DeVore in Room A109.

19. GPS Seminar IV: Independent Global Project Students meet with project advisors to design, implement, research and present their capstone projects. Approved projects must have a CLEAR GLOBAL CONNECTION and be associated with a RECOGNIZED INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION. Project topics have included: Women’s Health/Upendo Foundation Sustainable Prosthetics/Limbs International Fighting Human Trafficking/Courage Worldwide

20. GPS Club: Why Should You Join? https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8CKNXc1L3wWeHVn S1Vicng0STQ/view?usp=sharing Caitlin Moher, President Sara Adas, Vice President Mr. Werra, Advisor, IB 201

21. Make an impact as part of GPS!