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Global Studies Recognition

The goal of the Global Studies Recognition is to broaden the educational experience of our students beyond the traditional classroom setting by enabling students enrolled in the program to become more globally minded. Students obtaining the Global Studies Recognition are required to take courses focused on global issues, participate in at least one international travel experience organized by ANS, and complete a Community Capstone Project connected to Global Awareness prior to graduation.

Requirements for the
Global Studies Recognition

Students must meet all of the regular requirements for graduation from ANS.
Students must have a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher in order to receive the certificate upon graduation from ANS.
Students must participate in at least one academic international travel experience organized by ANS, and approved by Mrs. Lopez (e.g. HACIA Democracy, Model United Nations, Global Issues Network (GIN), or Operation Smile LEA Conference)
Students will take six classes from the approved classes below, including a minimum of 3 of the AP classes listed.
Of the six classes taken from the approved AP and elective lists, at least four classes must be from the same field of study (STEAM or Liberal Arts).
Students must earn the service cord by completing a minimum of 100 hours of approved community service by the end of twelfth grade.
Students must earn a mastery level completion on the Senior Capstone Project, in alignment to the core value of Global Awareness, as co-evaluated by the Global Studies coordinator.