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Global Connections Program

The program fosters globally-minded students rooted in Mercy Catholic values, empowering young women to excel academically, lead ethically, and engage compassionately. Through academics, cross-cultural exploration, and service, we cultivate curiosity, understanding, and a commitment to social justice. Global Connections graduates will be agents of positive change, ready to tackle the world's challenges with knowledge, skills, and empathy.

ALL YEARS

  • Maintain a minimum general average of 92 for the remainder of their time at GMA.
  • Maintain active participation in Model UN.
  • Meet with the Program Chair once per cycle.

Meet Course and Experiential Learning Requirements:

Mandatory Courses

  • 4 years of a single World Language, AP Environmental Science, AP Language and Composition, AP Seminar, Global-designated Social Studies Course

Electives (1.5 – 2 credits)

  • AP Comparative Government, H Global Horizons, Global Fiber Arts, AP Human Geography, Economics and Entrepreneurship

Required Experiential Learning

  • Model UN Participation
  • Globally-focused Service-Learning

Suggested Experiential Learning

  • Globally-focused Externship
  • Participation in Diversity Club, AAPI, Black Alliance Club, Mercy Effect, Foreign Film Club, Travel and Service Trips

 

SOPHOMORE YEAR

  • Written research project proposal by the end of sophomore year to advance in the program. Identify an essential question and potential research resources. Investigate internship and Service-Learning opportunities to support your Senior action-research project.

JUNIOR YEAR

  • Complete an outside-of-school Global-related Service-Learning (before the fall of Senior year).

SENIOR YEAR

  • Complete Senior research project and portfolio to be graded according to a rubric.
  • End-of-year project presentation to graduate as a Global Connections student.

GRADUATION

  • Passing students will receive a special distinction upon graduation.
  • Earn an extra half credit for the completion of the Senior Global Action-Research Project and the culminating Portfolio highlighting cross-cultural and global co-curricular experiences, experiential learning & coursework.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

  • Complete All Application Requirements by Monday, March 24, 2025
    • Written Essay
    • Interview
    • Consideration of Current Foreign Language, English, and Social Studies Grades
  • Current 9th graders apply at course selection time.
  • Program Acceptance notifications will be provided by April 2025.

Department Members

Miss Theresa Reilly

Miss Theresa Reilly

Roles: Faculty & Staff
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Dr. Benjamin Wollet, PhD

Dr. Benjamin Wollet, PhD

Roles: Faculty & Staff
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