What?

The BCI Global Thinking Certificate recognizes student achievement in the development of global and critical thinking skills in five curricular pathways: Family Studies, Geography, History, Law, and Social Science.

Who?

The BCI Global Thinking Certificate is open to all students. Completion of the requirements is voluntary. Each year during course selection you will be asked to reaffirm your commitment to meeting the BCI Global Thinking Certificate requirements. Students can withdraw their application at any point.

How?

To achieve the BCI Global Thinking Certificate you must complete the following THREE areas:

1. Curricular Requirements

☐ Complete FIVE credits at the senior level (grades 11/12), in any combination of the listed courses. To achieve a specialist in a curricular area, you must complete THREE required courses in that curricular pathway.

Example: If you graduate with five senior social science credits, with three in the Geography pathway, you will receive a BCI Global Thinking Certification with a Specialist in Geography. The same applies for Family Studies, History, Law, and Social Science.

2. Extracurricular Requirements

☐ Participate in an active and ongoing way in related extracurricular activities each year, from the following list of extracurriculars, or another activity/club submitted for approval:

Clubs: Bloor Climate Futures; Bloor Law Society; Debate Club; DECA; Global Ideas Institute (GII); Model UN; Off The Streets/Social Justice Club; Reach for the Top; Spectrum; Student Council; Women’s Empowerment Committee; etc. Activities: African Heritage Month/Assembly; Asian Heritage Month; Orange Shirt Day; Pink Shirt Day; Remembrance Day; White Ribbon Campaign/Procession; etc.

3. Volunteer Requirements

☐ Complete TEN volunteer hours (as part of your overall minimum 40 hour graduation requirement) in an area related to one of the listed course pathways.

Example: TWO hours at the Public Library; THREE hours at a shelter; ONE hour running a mock trial for younger students, etc.