Global Academy Courses
Descriptions to all courses can be found in the Huntley High School course catalog found on the HHS main website under the "Students" tab
Academy Required Course Work
In order to gain recognition for the Global Academy, the following courses must be completed:
Global Citizenship (Grades 9-10 recommended, 1 semester)
Global Seminar (Grades 10-11 recommended, 1 semester)
Global Scholar Capstone (Grades 11-12 recommended, 1 semester)
Other required course work
ONE of the Grade 9 World Social Studies Requirement courses must be completed:
Global Studies
AP World History
AP Human Geography
Foreign language:
A minimum of 3 years of foreign language must be completed
Service Learning
Service Learning requirement may be completed individually with a sustained project (may be completed as a part of Global Scholar Capstone course) OR by completing the Service in Action course (11-12, 1 semester)
Specializations
Complete at least 3 courses within your designated specialization. At least 1 course chosen must be designated as a Globally Focused Course. You are not limited to one Specialization if you have more than one interest. But, you will only earn those Specializations by completing all required of the courses in that particular focus. Specializations will be noted on transcripts. Completion of the Global Academy may be done without a specialization.