GLOBAL SCHOLARS DIPLOMA

Gahanna Lincoln High School

The GLHS Business & Technology Academy has partnered with the Columbus Council on World Affairs to bring the Global Scholars Diploma Program to Gahanna Lincoln High School. We believe that educating students for leadership, citizenship and careers in a 21st century context necessitates preparing them to be globally competent. Global competency is having the knowledge, skills and mindset to thrive in our global society. The Global Scholars Diploma offers Gahanna Lincoln students an opportunity to pursue a path of learning that focuses on developing these skills. Only 30 Gahanna Lincoln students will be accepted into Year 1, each year, for this program. 

What is the Global Scholars Diploma?

• A credential that recognizes global competency above and beyond the required curriculum at Gahanna Lincoln High School.

• Students work with other participating districts to investigate the world, recognize perspectives, communicate ideas and take action.

• Please play this SLIDE SHOW to learn more.

Why should I participate in the Global Scholars Program?

• Increased exposure to globally relevant experiences and topics.

• Expand network of globally-minded students across the district and central Ohio.

• Participate in cross-cultural and career experience field trips organized by the GlobalEd Network.

• Earn business elective credit and Global Scholars distinction on high school diploma.

• Cultural competence is a vital skill for communicating and collaborating successfully in the workplace.

How do I receive a Global Scholars Diploma?

The Global Scholars Diploma Program is a 3-year time commitment:

• Year One - Awareness 

  • For students enrolled in 9th or 10th grade

  • Attend 3 Global Scholars field trips and periodic meetings at GLHS (schedule to be determined)

  • Complete 3 expansion assignments in Global Cultures, Global Careers and Global Issues

• Year Two - Skill Building 

  • For students enrolled in 10th or 11th grade and have successfully completed Year One

  • Explore current global issues through completion of an online eCourse

  • Attend 4 Global Scholars field trips and periodic meetings at GLHS (schedule to be determined)

• Year Three - Action 

  • For students enrolled in 11th or 12th grade and have successfully completed Year One and Year Two

  • Complete a year-long Take Action capstone project focusing on a global issue (earn 0.50 elective credit)

How does this fit into my schedule?

• This is NOT a scheduled class period during the day so does not take up room in your schedule

• Year 1 = 3 field trips & 3 expansion assignments (requires 1-2 hours per assignment)

• Year 2 = 4 field trips & completion of an online eCourse (requires 1-2 hours per month for eCourse)

• Year 3 = year-long Take Action capstone project (requires 1-2 hours per week (Sept-April) & students earn 0.50 elective credit)

What if I want to know more?

• Columbus Council on World Affairs, Global Scholars Diploma Program website

• Contact the GLHS Global Scholars Diploma Program Coordinator, Mrs. Marcie Aiello at aiellom@gjps.org 

• To apply, please visit the HOME page for more information (this is NOT something you can request on Infinite Campus)