Program Requirements

Lincoln High School is proud to offer its Global Scholar Program and award the DPI sponsored

Certificate of Global Competence.

Global Scholars Program Requirements

In brief requirements follow; detailed information can be found on the subpages

Over the four years of high school, Global Scholar candidates must complete:

1. Coursework

• 4 consecutive years (grades 9-12) of the same World Language - French, Spanish or German

• 4 credits in courses with a strong global dimension (in two different curricular areas)

2. Cultural Literacy (Literature/Art/Music)

   • 4 books with international/cultural perspectives (read and complete reflection; fiction or non-fiction)

   • 4 films/music performances/art exhibitions (view/attend and complete reflection)

3. Global Citizenship (Participation in School-Wide Global or Extra-Curricular Activities)

   • 4 unique experiences (Spanish Honor Society, Language Day, host an exchange student, etc.)

4. Service Project

   • 1 global public service project involving at least 20 hours of work (related to one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals)

Overview of the LHS Global Scholars Program

Global Scholars Program Planning & Conferencing Sheet