Global Studies Academy
Contact Information
Tobii Mason
Academy Leader
301-321-3338
Wheaton High School’s Humanities Academy
What is the Global Studies Academy?
Wheaton High School has one of the few Global Studies Academy (GSA) in Montgomery County. This unique interdisciplinary program prepares students to emerge into the workforce as culturally responsible global citizens. Through the liberal arts and humanities-based courses, which could include the performing arts, visual arts, and cultural studies, students are exposed to global issues and are challenged to understand and appreciate the many different cultures and histories of the world and its people. GSA students are expected to think critically and solve real-world problems through Project Based Learning. GSA motivates its academy students to explore the endless possibilities in our world, develop a global citizenship, prepare to be college and career ready, and be leaders in our global society.
Recommended Global Studies Academy Pathway
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Grade 9 |
Grade 10 |
Grade 11 |
Grade 12 |
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English English 9/ Honors |
English English 10/ Honors |
English English 11/ Honors/ AP |
English English 12/ Honors/ AP |
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Mathematics Algebra 2/ Honors or Geometry/ Honors or Algebra 1 |
Mathematics Pre-calculus/ Honors or Algebra 2/ Honors or Geometry/ Honors |
Mathematics AP Calculus AB/ BC or Pre-calculus/ Honors or Algebra 2/ Honors |
Mathematics AP Statistics/ Multivariable Calculus or AP Calculus AB/ BC or Pre-calculus/ Honors |
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Science Honors Biology, Honors Physics, or AP Physics I |
Science Honors Chemistry Honors Biology |
Science Honors Chemistry Honors Physics AP Physics I |
Science AP Physics and/ or other AP Science |
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Social Studies U.S. History/ Honors/ AP |
Social Studies National, State, & Local Government / Honors/ AP |
Social Studies Modern World History/ Honors/ AP |
College Coursework |
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World Language |
World Language1 |
World Language1 |
Physical Education and Free Elective |
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Academy Coursework Introduction to Engineering Design |
Academy Coursework Principles of Engineering |
Academy Coursework Digital Electronics |
Academy Coursework Engineering Design and Development |
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Physical Education |
Health and Elective Coursework2 |
Academy Coursework Aerospace Engineering or Civil Engineering and Architecture |
Fine Arts |
1 World Language: French Italian, Spanish, or Chinese (choose one language).
2 Elective Coursework: Fine Arts/ Music (choose as needed).
Summer Enrichment or Internship Suggested in the summer between Grade 11 and 12. Students find their own internship.
Menu of Course Offerings
Global Studies Academy Completer Requirements:
Complete at least 4 full credits of Global Studies Academy courses -
not to include the required High School Graduation Requirements.
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Recommended Core GSA Courses |
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9th Grade GSA Fundamentals Course (Both Semesters) |
Global Issues A & B |
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12th Grade GSA Capstone Course (Both Semesters) |
Student Leadership A & B |
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Cultural Studies |
Global Studies |
Language Studies |
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Economics1 Law1 Physchology1 Peace Studies1 AP Physchology2 AP Human Geography2 |
Latin American History1 East Asian History1 Africa South of the Sahara1 African American History1 |
Creative Writing 1 African American Literature 1 Yearbook 1/ 2 is preferred TV Production 1 or 2 Any World Language Course aboce the required 2.0 Credits Any AP World Language 2 |
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Art |
Theater |
Music |
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Digital Art 1 or 2 Draw & Design 1 or 2 Ceramics 1/ 2/ 3 - 1 or 2 Digital Advanced Studio 1 or 2 Studio Art 1/ 2/ 3 - 1 or 2 AP Studio Art 1 or 2 |
Theater 1 - 1 or 2 Theater 2 - 1 or 2 Stage Design 1 o 2 Advanced Acting 1 or 2 |
Chorus 1/ 2/ 3 - 1 or 2 Music & Technology 1/ 2 - 1 or 2 Piano 1/ 2 - 1 or 2 Guitar 1/ 2 - 1 or 2 Beginning Orchestra 1 or 2 Concert Band 1 or 2 Orchestra 1 or 2 Jazz Band 1 or 2 Concert Orchestra 1 or 2 |
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Physical Education |
Dance / Fine Arts |
Broadening Opportunities |
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Any Specialty PE course above the required 1.0 PE Credits |
Dance 1/ 2 - 1 or 2 |
Internship 1 or 2 Montgomery College Courses 1 or 2 |