All girls, grades 1-12, Catholic, independent school with a co-ed early childhood program

Stone Ridge Global Studies Certificate Program Components

Academic courses:

  • 4th year World Language (same language for 4 years)
  • 4th year of History/Social Sciences
  • 4th year of Theology: World Religions
  • 2 additional courses from the approved list of Global Studies courses
    • An additional World Language
    • AP African American Studies
    • AP Art History
    • AP Psychology
    • Social Sciences for Social Problems
    • Honors Economics
    • AP Environmental Science
    • Summer Course:  Topics in Astronomy and Atmospheric Science (half credit)
    • Summer Course: Environmental and Wildlife Conservation Field Studies (half credit)
    • Literature of the African Diaspora (half credit)
    • Women’s Literature (half credit)

An intercultural experience in 2nd, 3rd and 4th academic year.  For example:

  • Sacred Heart International Exchange
  • SR Global Education Spring/Summer Travel
  • Ignatian Solidarity Teach-In
  • Summer Service Travel:  ASP, Network Service Project
  • Summer Language Study (courses taught at accredited institutions)
  • Outdoor Education
  • World Youth Day
  • Or other approved event/activity

Community engagement in 3rd and 4th academic year.  For example:

  • Dialogue Training
  • DCGs
  • SCGs
  • Student clubs with international mission
  • Model UN
  • SASAB, SAL work
  • Or other approved activity

Additional requirements:

  • Summer Job Shadow and Written Reflection (summer after 2nd or 3rd academic year, 20-30 hours)
  • Research and Interview of a Field Expert (3rd academic year) and publication in the Here and Now
  • Teach Out: participation in Global Summit in Spring of the Fourth Academic Year

Eligible students that complete all program components will receive a certificate at graduation that recognizes completion of the Stone Ridge Global Studies Certificate Program.