Guidelines
Whitefish Bay High School students who wish to obtain the Certificate of Global Competence and be recognized as a Global Scholar must fulfill four required parts:
Coursework
Each student seeking this certificate shall complete at least 4 years in a single world language and at least 8 credits of coursework with a global focus (each semester is one credit). Two of those credits (one year) may be of a second world language.
Cultural Literacy
Each student seeking this certificate shall complete independent reviews/reflections on at least eight (8) works of international/cultural media, including at least four books (fiction and nonfiction).
Co-curricular & Other School-Sponsored Activities
Each student seeking this certificate shall demonstrate interest in global citizenship through active participation and leadership in at least four (4) co-curricular and other school-sponsored or endorsed activities in grades 9-12.
Community Service
Each student seeking this certificate shall complete a global/cross-cultural public service project, involving at least twenty (20) hours of work, connected to a global community (different from his/her own) or to a global issue.
Guide to completion:
Student shall notify school counselor of their interest and discuss the process/steps to becoming a Global Scholar.
Student keeps track of parts completed (parts 2, 3, 4). This can be done via a binder or digital portfolio.
For Part 2 (Cultural Literacy), the student shall review the rubric for the reflections and booklist for ideas. The LMC can also provide additional recommendations.
For Part 3 (Co-curricular Activities), student can seek help from Ms. Beirold (German teacher) or their counselor for suggestions/ideas if needed.
For Part 4 (Community Service)*, student shall present a project proposal to one of the committee members prior to initiating the project and a summary report upon completion.
All parts completed will then be reviewed by the Global Scholars Committee.
*It might be helpful to determine the theme/issue for the community service project in order to help guide your cultural literacy review/reflections as well as possible extracurricular activities. In other words, determine Part 4 so that you have a lens to which you can complete Parts 2 & 3. For example, if you’re going to do a service project at a women’s shelter, your lens might be around domestic violence, housing security, family stability, etc.