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Welcome to GPS! GPS Seminar 1: Guest Speaker Series: Careers, Education, and
Global AwarenessMrs. Malaspino, Coordinator
GPS Seminar 2: InDepth Study of Global IssuesMr. Yoder, Coordinator
GPS Seminar 3: Global Issues and Service LearningMrs. Malaspino and Mrs. DeVore, Coordinators
GPS Seminar 4: Independent Global Studies ProjectMrs. Hoerner, Ms. Reeve, and Ms. Shingara, Project Advisors
GPS Club: Service, fundraising, and global awareness opportunities beyond the school day
Mr. Werra, AdvisorAdministrative Team:
Mr. Cadenhead, PrincipalMrs. Sisson, Vice PrincipalMrs. O’Laughlin, Counselor
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!
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 [email protected].
GPS WebsiteBe 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
GPS RequirementsAll students who complete one of the following pathways will be honored at Cum Laude and at graduation.
GPS CertificateGPS 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.
Welcome to GPS Seminar IIf you are in a GPS PAWS teacher’s class, you
are enrolled in GPS!This year’s GPS Seminar 1 PAWS
Teachers:Mr. Mills, IB202Mr. McHugh, B102Mrs. Pierce, HS 102Mrs. James, A201Teacher TBD, A102Teacher TBD, D110
Coordinator: Mrs. Malaspino, A103
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
Guest Speaker SeriesGuest 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 representativesLocal/global politicians/business representatives
International Students from CSUS
GPS Seminar IFirst Guest Speaker: Break Free Run
Wednesday, September 16
Save the Dates for Fall:September 16 and 30
October 14 and 28November 18December 9
Write it in your PAWSport and don’t forget!Attendance at all sessions is REQUIRED.
GPS Seminar II – Mr. Yoder – A205Last name A – D = GPS Compass North
First meeting Wednesday, September 16 Last name E – Ki = GPS Compass South
First meeting Thursday, September 17Last name Kn – P = GPS Compass East
First meeting Wednesday, September 23Last 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.
GPS Seminar III: Global ServiceSeminar 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 CommitteeOther 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.
GPS Seminar IIIFirst session: Combined with Seminar I
September 16—BREAK FREE RUNIn the THEATER, during PAWS
Additional dates this semester: October 14--Library November 18—Library December 9—Library
Coordinators: Mrs. Malaspino and Mrs. DeVore
Service Opportunity: Break Free RunSaturday, September 26, 2015, 8 a.m.
Register at www.runforcourage.orgTeam Name: Folsom Bulldogs GPSTeam Captain: Julie DeVoreInformational handouts are available on the
back table.For more information, visit the website
or see Mrs. DeVore in Room A109.
GPS Seminar IV: Independent Global ProjectStudents 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 FoundationSustainable Prosthetics/Limbs InternationalFighting Human Trafficking/Courage
Worldwide
GPS Club: Why Should You Join?https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8CKNXc1L3wWeHVnS1Vicng0STQ/view?usp=sharing
Caitlin Moher,President
Sara Adas, Vice President
Mr. Werra,Advisor, IB 201