Students of Rochester Community Schools now have the unique opportunity to earn a special global awareness endorsement to recognize their cultural initiatives, community service and global citizenship. Students who complete three out of four requirements will receive certification upon high-school graduation. Students in grades 7-12 are eligible and they may complete the program at their own pace. Students are encouraged to customize projects to suit their interests and passions.
Global Awareness Supports College Readiness
Post-secondary institutions are looking to attract students who value diverse perspectives and cultures while working collaboratively to make a positive impact on the world. A Rochester Community Schools global awareness endorsement provides an advantage for college applicants who can certify their personal efforts and commitment to cultural initiatives.
Program Requirements
Students in grades 7-12 may participate in the program. Students may choose three of the four requirements, which must be completed prior to high-school graduation.
- Coursework (Mandatory): Students must take a minimum of six courses in areas of global focus, which may include world languages, current issues, AP geography, world cuisines, myths, AP art history and AP Capstone. All courses will be taken during high school, with the possible exception of world languages, which may begin in middle school. Students with an IEP should work with their learning consultant to customize a plan.
- International exchange: Students may participate in an RCS international travel experience or host a long-term or short-term foreign exchange student or Amity Scholar.
- Community service: Students may complete 60 hours of community service. This can include tutoring, volunteering for RCS international exchange initiatives, or other projects that are granted prior approval from the global awareness G6 team.
- Global presentation: Students may share a global experience with a real-world audience. This may be achieved through a published story, a digital video, a live presentation or another format approved by the global awareness G6 team.
How to apply
Applications will be considered twice each year—in October and February. Interested students should send an email to the global awareness G6 team at ga6@rochester.k12.mi.us. It is NOT necessary to wait until senior year to apply for the global awareness endorsement. Students are encouraged to work closely with the team in advance.
