Global Studies Academy

Facilitator – Mrs. Phyllis Wilson

Troy University Contact Personnel:

Mrs. Teresa Rodgers, Student Development

Mr. Buddy Starling, Enrollment Services

Dr. Robert Pullen, Dean of College Arts and Sciences

Pike County Schools Contact Personnel:

Dr. Mark Bazzell, Superintendent

Dr. Mike Hall, Principal Pike County High School

Mr. Gene Nelson, Principal Goshen High School

Troy City Schools Contact Personnel:

Dr. Linda Felton-Smith, Superintendent

Mr. David Helms, Principal Charles Henderson High School

Troy-Pike Center for Technology Contact Personnel:

Dr. Al Griffin, Director

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Cohort Group:

Students meet in the cohort group on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Troy-Pike Center for Technology. Study time is provided on an individual bases or in groups. The remaining time is spent in enrichment activities which follow monthly themes. Some of these include Hands-On Art, Communication, Fitness, History, Careers, Photography and Fine Arts. Each month the students also participate in a community service activity in an effort to teach the students to give back to the community. Some of these include Reach Out and Read, Radio Reader for the Blind, and Hospice assistance. The cohort is an integral part of the Global Studies Academy. The atmosphere is relaxed and the group quickly becomes a “family” as they support and help one another. Click here to meet the students.

Admission Criteria:

1. Application completed by May 15^th of the 10^th grade year
2. ACT – 20 (with a 20 in English)
3. GPA 3.0
4. 3 Written Recommendations
5. Required parent/student orientation
6. TSU Admission

The Global Studies Academy allows students to earn both college and high school credit through dual enrollment agreements between Troy Board of Education, the Pike County Board of Education and Troy State University. Instruction for the morning sessions is on the campus of Troy State (Monday-Wednesday-Friday) and at the Troy-Pike Center for Technology (Tuesday and Thursday). Upon completion of morning sessions, students return to their home high schools for afternoon classes. The program is a two-year commitment for 11^th and 12^th graders who qualify.

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Philosophy: It is the belief of the Troy City and Pike County School Systems that all students should be challenged to reach their highest individual academic achievement and that every student should be given the skills necessary to become contributing members of society.

Mission: The Global Studies Academy will prepare high schools to compete in the workforce of the 21^st Century and prepare them to enter the nation’s best colleges and universities.

Vision: The Academy for Global Studies will graduate 21^st Century Citizens who are: value oriented, competent in communication and problem solving skills, skillful in critical and analytical thinking, aware of their interdependence in a global and multi-cultural society, technologically literate, and prepared academically to meet the challenges of work or post-secondary education.

Pre-Requisite Courses:

l Algebra I, Geometry

l Honor’s English 9, Honor’s English 10

l Physical Science, Honor’s Biology

l World History, U. S. History 10

l Foreign Language (Minimum 1 unit)

Academy Goals:

1. Prepare students to compete in the 21^st century work-place.

2. Develop students who are capable problem solvers.

3. Empower students to develop systemic organization and leadership skills.

4. Promote Career Awareness.

5. Develop global citizenship through increased cultural awareness and service to others.

6. Prepare students to enter post-secondary institutions.

7. Foster technological literacy.

8. Create an environment that promotes excellence in achievement.

9. Provide incentives for continuing education beyond high school.

GLOBAL STUDIES CURRICULUM GUIDELINES

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JUNIOR YEAR GLOBAL STUDIES CURRICULUM FALL
MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
English Comp 1101	Cohort Group	English Comp 1101	Cohort Group	English Comp 1101
U. S. History 1111		U. S. History 1111		U. S. History 1111

JUNIOR YEAR GLOBAL STUDIES CURRICULUM SPRING
MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
English Comp 1102	Cohort Group	English Comp 1102	Cohort Group	English Comp 1102
U. S. History 1112		U. S. History 1112		U. S. History 1112

SENIOR YEAR GLOBAL STUDIES CURRICULUM FALL
MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
Govt. Pol 2241	Cohort Group	Govt. Pol 2241	Cohort Group	Govt. Pol 2241
World Lit 2205		World Lit 2205		World Lit 2205

SENIOR YEAR GLOBAL STUDIES CURRICULUM SPRING
MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
Economics EOC 2250	Cohort Group	Economics EOC 2250	Cohort Group	Economics EOC 2250
World Lit 2206		World Lit 2206		World Lit 2206

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