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Preparing Students for Global Awareness & 21st Century
Literacy.
Sally S. BoothRoss School
Putting the World into World-Class EducationFor the Asia Society
Washington, D.C. 2008
The Café is the Centerpiece of the School.
• Photo of café
The Curriculum: Chronologically based, starting at prehistory, ending at contemporary world.
The Ross School Curriculum: Cultural History at the Center
Why is the Ross School approach particularly well-suited to prepare students
for the 21st Century?• It’s global & comparative in nature.• It’s integrated & holistic in approach.• It’s experiential in terms of project-
based learning.• It promotes travel, service learning and
advocacy projects.
Classical Maya. Integrated Curriculum including Math, Geography & Music.
Classical Maya. Integrated curriculum including: Astronomy, Architecture, and
Religious Belief (sacrifice)
Classical Maya. Integrated Curriculum: Maya Ball and Wellness
Classical Maya: Integrated Curriculum: Literature, Art and Cacao Cups
Seventh graders working at the farm
Service Learning: Engagement and Advocacy at Home and Away.
Ross School Motto:Know Thyself in Order to Serve.
Ross Core Values: Respect, Responsibility, Mindfulness,
Integrity, Cooperation, and Gratitude.
Know Thyself in Order to Serve
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4th Grade Curriculum Unit: Qualities of PEACEMAKERS
Birthday Cake for Pen Pal from Phillipines!
Afghanistan Project
Letters and Drawings between Afghani and Ross Students.
Service Learning & Travel beyond our boundaries.
• School Exchanges with schools in Italy and Afghanistan. • Curriculum Writing: Trips to Spain, Greece, Italy, Egypt &
Turkey.• Service Trips to:• New Orleans after Katrina.• Thailand after Tsunami.• South Africa, AIDS help.• Building Schools and Housing in:
Honduras Ecuador Kenya Brazil Mozambique South Africa
Katrina Clean up in New Orleans.
Honduras
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