FOUNDATIONPGAF NEWSLETTER

Fall 2019The Pope Globalization Academy Foundation (PGAF) would like to welcome you to the 2019-2020 school year. To keep informed of the Globalization Academy events

and activities throughout the year, please follow us on Facebook (Pope Globalization Academy Foundation), via email, and our website www.popeglobalizationacademy.org

We are grateful for the leadership and organization of Pope High School Assistant Principal, Dr. Denise Danielson. This year, Mr. Roger Prill, AP Human Geography teacher, will serve as the staff liaison for the Globalization Academy replacing AP Language teacher, Brendan Widness, who led our Globalization Academy students through the past four years. With any enrollment or academic questions regarding the Globalization Academy, please contact Dr. Denise Danielson Denise.Danielson@Cobbk.12org or Roger Prill Roger.Prill@cobbk12.org.

PURPOSEFormed by a group of parents in 2015, the purpose of the Pope Globalization Academy Foundation is to support the teachers, counselors, students, and staff of the Globalization Academy. The goal of the PGAF is to promote the Academy through financial support, community outreach, teacher collaboration, and parental involvement. Our fundraising efforts enrich the students’ academic success and experiences. The PGAF has established bylaws, achieved 501(c)3 status, supported and organized events, and communicated the student needs and achievements with our parents and community.

We welcome and encourage the families of the Globalization Academy students to become active members of the foundation. Continued support is essential to the success and collaborative spirit of the Academy.

BOARD MEMBERS for 2019-2020:Tara Riddle, PresidentSheri Kell, Vice President CommunicationChad Wirt, Treasurer Lisa Coney, SecretaryShannon Uschold, ISDS LiaisonAngela Blackwell, EventsJoy Ettel, EventsGerr Smith, WebsiteBelinda Cochran, Speaker Series/Vendors LiaisonKeith Barsuhn, FundraisingBrett Mathison, Volunteer CoordinatorLiz Mathison, Member at LargeStudents began the year with a team building event at the Stars and Strikes and will continue to foster relationship and

mentorships within the Academy through AO Breakfasts and field trip opportunities throughout the year.

2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR RECAP

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS NIGHT: Class of 2022 On March 7th the Freshman Cohort organized an engaging program as they hosted Consuls General from Greece, Taiwan, Cyprus, and Costa Rica. Specific questions pertaining to a variety of geopolitical issues ranging from immigration to public transit were asked of the consuls general. An open dialogue was facilitated by questions translated in the native language of the Consuls General. The round-table discussion of global perspectives on current issues provided our freshman students with practical application of information and analytical skills acquired in their 9th grade classes.

GIS NIGHT: Class of 2021During the 2018-2019 school year, the Sophomore Cohort developed “Story Maps” using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping skills. Topics introduced during the Global Connections Night during their Freshman year with the Consuls General from Ireland, Mexico, Dominican Republic, and India were researched further and interviews were conducted throughout the school year. On March 21, 2019, the students presented their research highlighting the GIS framework for gathering, managing, and analyzing data in the Pope Theatre and celebrated with dinner featuring selections from the represented cultures.

CULTURAL FIELD TRIP EXPERIENCE: Class of 2020 On March 21st, the Junior Class toured Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, followed by an authentic lunch with a Greek culture speaker.

AP CAPSTONE: Class of 2019 & 2020 During the 2018-2019 school year, all students in the Globalization Academy Junior and Senior Cohorts were enrolled in AP Capstone. According to the College Board, AP Capstone “equips students with the independent research, collaborative team-work, and communication skills that are increasingly valued by colleges. It

cultivates curious, independent, and collaborative scholars and prepares them to make logical, evidence-based decisions.”

AP Capstone is comprised of two AP courses — AP Seminar and AP Research — and is designed to complement and enhance the discipline-specific study in other AP courses.

INTERNATIONAL SKILLS DIPLOMA SEAL (ISDS) Class of 2019 On March 25, our Seniors who completed the requirements for the ISDS presented their projects for approval in the Pope Learning Commons. The Globalization Academy offers opportunities for all students to earn the International Skills Diploma Seal. Students are encouraged to meet with Senora Rosemary White in Room 81 for more information.

From the Georgia Department of Education: “In today’s global marketplace, it is important for students to acquire the interdisciplinary skills for globally competency and competition. The International Skills Diploma seal is awarded to graduating high school students who complete an international education curriculum and engage in extra-curricular activities and experiences that foster the achievement of global competencies. It is a signal to employers and higher education institutions that a student is prepared to participate in the global economy.”

Graduation PartyClass of 2019On Sunday, May 19th, 2019, parents, students, and Globalization staff celebrated our Senior class with a party at Olde Towne Athletic Club. We are excited for this class and look forward to sharing their plans for the bright futures that lie ahead.

Travel OpportunitiesAll StudentsIn 2019, a group of Pope students travelled to India with Mr. Prill and Dr. Danielson over the February Break. Our foreign language teachers sponsored a trip to Spain during Spring Break, and Pope Culinary sponsored a trip to Greece in June. Mr. Prill will be leading a Culture and Service in the Dominican Republic opportunity (September 21-28, 2019), and the Holocaust in Europe tour (June 7-16, 2021).

Suggested DonationAs in previous years, a donation for all Globalization Academy students is requested. Freshman $150.00, Sophomore $100, Juniors $75, and Seniors $50 per student. The donation will help alleviate some of the expenses involved in planning the events for the coming year. https://squareup.com/store/pope-globalization-academy

Globalization Graduate Highlights Graduation and College Acceptances Congratulations to the first two graduating classes of the Globalization Academy! Our first two graduating classes have exceptional accomplishments and gave leadership in multiple clubs, teams, and other extracurricular activities. The

list of college acceptances and college choices is extremely impressive. Globez students took an average of 12 AP classes over four years, ranging from 9 to 16 classes.

Globalization students have been accepted to the following schools: Georgetown University, University of Virginia, William & Mary, Emory University, University of Georgia Honors Program, Georgia Tech, Northeastern University, University of Florida, Southern Methodist University, Tulane University, University of South Carolina, Clemson University, George Washington University, Elon University, and Auburn University.

SPIRIT WEAR, AMAZON SMILEGlobalization Academy spirit wear is now available at the Pope Academies Apparel Store (https://bit.ly/30FR2Mo) or through the Globalization Website.

Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible Amazon Smile purchases to the Pope Globalization Academy Foundation when you register online or through the Amazon Smile link for PGAF: https://amzn.to/2MGoyit

Getting InvolvedIf you would like to volunteer to assist with any of our class events this year, please follow this link or QR Code to our Signup Genius. https://bit.ly/2MBz1vD

Thank You!The Pope Globalization Academy Foundation would like to thank Docsnap for serving as a Corporate Sponsor of the Globalization Academy again this year. Docsnap is a person-centric clinician-friendly mobile digital health platform. Please visit docsnap.com for more information.

The Academies at Pope are grateful to Susan and Aaron Ripley of Ripley Designs (ripleydesigns.com) for designing the new logos for each of the Academies, as well as the Globez banner.If you would like to become a corporate sponsor, please contact Keith Barsuhn at keithbarsuhn@gmail.com