GCE Chicago High School

PASSPORT

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WELCOME FROM FOUNDER/DIRECTOR

Dear GCE Families and Friends:

Welcome to our community of learners. This GCE Passport of-fers you passage to, from, and between school and the world, comfort and challenge, autono-

my and responsibility, and we make frequent stops to refill our tanks with inspiration.

We invite you to join with us in the Global Citizenship Experience.

Eric Davis

“Boy what a difference GCE has made, Eric. I cannot ex-press how grateful I am to you that he has found a place that he loves. Thank you for giving my boy a safe place where he can grow. My words are not enough… but I just wanted you to know what a difference you have made in our lives.” —GCE Parent

A NEW MODEL FOR LEARNING

GCE Chicago High School is a rigorous educational platform for aspiring global innovators. Students explore their sense of purpose and social responsibility in a creative and engaging, college-and life-preparatory environment.

“We want to thank you and your staff for inviting and embracing [our son] into your community. We are pleased with his progress and look forward to his continued involvement at school. A special thanks to you for creating this truly visionary school.” —GCE Parent

FOUNDATIONS OF A GCE EDUCATION

Connections: Global, integrated, and project-based curriculum delivered through blended-learning

Transparency: Student digital portfolios, engaging school blog, and open classrooms

City as Classroom: Field experience every Friday

Citizenship: Civic Engagement opportunities embedded in the curriculum and as independent learning units

Intimacy: Class sizes of 8-14 students and accommodations for individual learning styles

Desire: Master learners, guest experts, and international partners

“It was really wonderful to meet with both of you this morning and to hear about the progress my daughter has made. I cannot thank you enough for your support in every way…In the GCE environment, she was able to both catch up and improve her academic performance.”

—GCE Parent

STUDENT PROFILE

GCE looks for the following applicants:

• Curious people, hungry for learning

• Brave people, who welcome challenges

• Resilient people, who endure

• Compassionate people who seek to make a difference in the world

“I’m thankful to finally be in a place where I’m allowed to be independent and an individual, where I can have a voice…GCE is a place of possibilities. GCE is a place where I can succeed, where I can thrive, and I want to make sure that happens. I want to go beyond what you guys simply ask of me, what is simply required because I know I am capable of this…” —GCE Student

TEAM

Our innovative team of master learners collaborates with GCE’s extended network of local and global part-ners. Together, we prepare youth for college, gap year programs, and professional internships as we explore inspiring and purpose-driven, integrated curriculum.

“I LOVE GCE! You are the most helpful, caring peope I have ever met. Thank you for all your help.”

—GCE Parent

Kenny Bae: Integrated Math /Science Instructor

Kim Campos: Administrative/Executive Assistant

Cecilia Clavijo: Spanish Instructor & Behavioral Dean

Eric Davis: Founder and Director

Carlos Pittella Leite: Global Connections Coordinator

Jessica Miller: School Counselor

Kimberly Neill: Admissions Advisor

Warren Thomas Rocco: GCE Institute Director and Humanities Instructor

Leslie A. Speicher: Integrated Visual & Performing Arts Instructor

Hiu To: Integrated Visual & Performing Arts Instructor

“Your students were brilliant today, each in his/her own way. It is a tribute to the dedication of the GCE staff.”

—GCE Parent

CITY AS CLASSROOM

Every Friday, GCE students participate in field experience—extending learning into the community—where they explore the city as a classroom.

GCE has more than 60 field experience partners. A few are listed below:

• Amazing Edibles

• Chicago Botanic Garden

• Chicago Tribune

• Educational Endeavors

• Freedom Venture

• REI

• Steppenwolf

• WBEZ Chicago Public Radio

• Whole Foods

“Please convey to GCE’s community that I found them to be welcoming and quite transparent throughout my visit yesterday. GCE’s approach of implementing a curriculum embraced by such a diverse population of students from various ethnic groups and academic backgrounds is quite impressive. It was quite evident and exciting to see that GCE is creating a new pedagogy that can be implemented in such diverse conditions. Mil gracias Eric for a wonder-ful site visit and Bravo on this new adventure.”

—GCE Partner

ACCREDITATION

GCE’s first class of graduates will celebrate in June 2012.

Students earn credits and diplomas that are commen-surate with and recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education.

GCE is a Premium Subscriber with NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools).

GCE is a candidate school for accreditation with NIPSA (National Independent Private School Association): The “only [association] for educators who are also entrepreneurs.”

“I believe GCE is at the leading edge of education. It offers [our child] a global, interactive learning experience. He is in an environment where he can learn how to learn and learn to enjoy the pursuit of knowledge.” —GCE Parent

TO LEARN MORE OR TO APPLY, CONTACT US TODAY!

GCE Chicago High School 1535 N. Dayton, Chicago, IL 60642

Main Line: 312.643.0991 • Line 2: 312.643.0979 Fax: 312.643.0975

info@gcechicago.com • www.gcechicago.com

We look forward to building a relationship with you!

“I felt obliged to quickly say thanks again for all of the teachers. It’s really like a home for me and I don’t know where I’d be without the school.” —GCE Student

EXPLORATIONS

EXPLORATIONS