The GLOBE Academy
Minutes
Academic Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday January 23, 2020 at 9:00 AM
Location
Upper Campus
Vision, Mission and Core Values
Vision: To develop globally minded citizens who have the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to effect positive change in our world.
Mission: The GLOBE Academy fosters Global Learning Opportunities through Balanced Education for children of all backgrounds. With a focus on dual-language immersion, an experiential-learning model, and a constructivist approach, GLOBE inspires students to be high- performing lifelong learners equipped to make a positive impact in the world.
Core Values: The GLOBE Academy’s core values are expressed in the acronym, CREST: Community, Respect, Empathy, Sustainability and Trust. These values are expected of the governing board, faculty, staff, parents, and students. They are woven into daily life at GLOBE and incorporated into the curriculum.
Community: We are inclusive, and we nurture and support one another.
Respect: We treat ourselves and each other with kindness and dignity.
Empathy: We strive to understand and share the feelings of others.
Sustainability: We aim to conserve our resources for optimal use in the present and future.
Trust: We are committed to honesty, transparency, and respectfully sharing our thoughts and encouraging others to do the same.
Vision: To develop globally minded citizens who have the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to effect positive change in our world.
Mission: The GLOBE Academy fosters Global Learning Opportunities through Balanced Education for children of all backgrounds. With a focus on dual-language immersion, an experiential-learning model, and a constructivist approach, GLOBE inspires students to be high- performing lifelong learners equipped to make a positive impact in the world.
Core Values: The GLOBE Academy’s core values are expressed in the acronym, CREST: Community, Respect, Empathy, Sustainability and Trust. These values are expected of the governing board, faculty, staff, parents, and students. They are woven into daily life at GLOBE and incorporated into the curriculum.
Community: We are inclusive, and we nurture and support one another.
Respect: We treat ourselves and each other with kindness and dignity.
Empathy: We strive to understand and share the feelings of others.
Sustainability: We aim to conserve our resources for optimal use in the present and future.
Trust: We are committed to honesty, transparency, and respectfully sharing our thoughts and encouraging others to do the same.
Committee Members Present
C. Elliott-Earby, D. Reynolds, J. Limor, L. Dibble, S. Daniel, Z. Funchess
Committee Members Absent
K. Padron
Guests Present
Gloria Lawton, S. Manns
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
D. Reynolds called a meeting of the Academic Committee of The GLOBE Academy to order on Thursday Jan 23, 2020 at 9:01 AM.
C.
Approve Minutes
II. Academic
A.
Discussion: Profile of GLOBE Graduate
Committee Members reviewed the process for creating the Profile of GLOBE Graduate and have shared ideas about how this document is aligning efforts across the school in the areas of instruction and teacher support.
B.
Strategic Plan Updates
Committee members discussed current efforts to reflect on our dual-language model and literacy and to explore areas for continuous improvement.
Committee Members discussed the prospect of seeking external support / research to inform dual-language models and efforts at GLOBE, with an emphasis on models and supports that are likely to be successful in GLOBE's unique context and mission.
Committee Members discussed ongoing work to support student's growth in global citizenship and are exploring designing learning experiences that would enhance student's development as global citizens that are aligned with the Profile of a GLOBE graduate.
Committee Members discussed the prospect of seeking external support / research to inform dual-language models and efforts at GLOBE, with an emphasis on models and supports that are likely to be successful in GLOBE's unique context and mission.
Committee Members discussed ongoing work to support student's growth in global citizenship and are exploring designing learning experiences that would enhance student's development as global citizens that are aligned with the Profile of a GLOBE graduate.
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
D. Reynolds