The Global Education Pathway
The Mount Everett Global Education Pathway fosters cultural awareness and appreciation, strengthens the understanding of intercultural relationships through effective communication and problem solving, and promotes lifelong learning. Students who enroll in the
Mount Everett Global Education academy can earn a Certificate of Global Competency in addition to their diploma. In addition to core requirements, they will complete course electives, foreign language study, service learning, and an independent capstone project.
Course Electives
Students must earn a B or higher in four or more electives that contribute to Global Competency. These courses may be taken anytime between 9 and 12th grade. Approved electives include Global Arts, Culinary Arts, Journalism, Environmental Science, and Anthropology. Additionally, students must complete 3 years of world language studies.
Service Learning
Students will complete 20 hours of community service. Examples of valid experiences are: volunteering for local or regional organization in the community, participating in or organizing cultural events in our school community, or through participation in Global education experiences that expose students to other cultures.
Foreign Travel
Students must complete a travel experience that engages them with another culture. This doesn’t necessarily have to be international. A reflection essay will be required within one month of completion of the travel experience. The travel may or may not be through a school-organized
program.
Mount Everett Global Education academy can earn a Certificate of Global Competency in addition to their diploma. In addition to core requirements, they will complete course electives, foreign language study, service learning, and an independent capstone project.
Course Electives
Students must earn a B or higher in four or more electives that contribute to Global Competency. These courses may be taken anytime between 9 and 12th grade. Approved electives include Global Arts, Culinary Arts, Journalism, Environmental Science, and Anthropology. Additionally, students must complete 3 years of world language studies.
Service Learning
Students will complete 20 hours of community service. Examples of valid experiences are: volunteering for local or regional organization in the community, participating in or organizing cultural events in our school community, or through participation in Global education experiences that expose students to other cultures.
Foreign Travel
Students must complete a travel experience that engages them with another culture. This doesn’t necessarily have to be international. A reflection essay will be required within one month of completion of the travel experience. The travel may or may not be through a school-organized
program.
Capstone Project
During their senior year, students will design an independent study in the development of a Capstone Project which addresses one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The UN prioritizes the role of culture in it’s agenda toward Sustainable development. Culture is who we are and what shapes our identity. No development can be sustainable without including
culture. In September 2015 the United Nations General Assembly adopted the “2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”, with 17 ambitious, universal goals to transform our world. UNESCO ensures that the role of culture is recognized through a majority of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including those focusing on quality education, sustainable cities, the environment, economic growth, sustainable consumption and production patterns, peaceful and inclusive societies, gender equality and food security. From cultural heritage to cultural and creative industries, Culture is both an enabler and a driver of the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development. https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/
During their senior year, students will design an independent study in the development of a Capstone Project which addresses one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The UN prioritizes the role of culture in it’s agenda toward Sustainable development. Culture is who we are and what shapes our identity. No development can be sustainable without including
culture. In September 2015 the United Nations General Assembly adopted the “2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”, with 17 ambitious, universal goals to transform our world. UNESCO ensures that the role of culture is recognized through a majority of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including those focusing on quality education, sustainable cities, the environment, economic growth, sustainable consumption and production patterns, peaceful and inclusive societies, gender equality and food security. From cultural heritage to cultural and creative industries, Culture is both an enabler and a driver of the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development. https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/