Global Programs
Mission Statement
Windward School strives to prepare our students for effective participation in the global community.
Through academic, co-curricular, and extracurricular opportunities to learn about different perspectives and cultures, students will utilize 21st-century skills, such as inquiry, collaboration, communication, leadership, and problem-solving. In doing so, Windward will ensure that it remains a welcoming and inclusive community whose graduates are knowledgeable, compassionate, and prepared citizens of the world. Beyond these goals for all students, Windward offers the designation of "Global Scholar" to those students who choose to deepen the global focus that is part of Windward's overall program.
Meet the Director
Richard Bailey
Director of Global Studies Program
rbailey@windwardschool.org
Windward Global Education Goals
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Students will exhibit cross-cultural understanding and appreciation of the commonalities and differences between peoples and regions.
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Students will develop the linguistic, cultural, and technological skills necessary to productively engage with other peoples, cultures, regions, and economies.
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Through global awareness, students will realize their own place in the world as global citizens.
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Through community awareness, partnerships, and leadership initiatives, students will demonstrate active service and meaningful practice in the promotion of equity and justice, locally and globally.
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Students will apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a variety of contexts in order to effectively confront and address global issues.
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Students will demonstrate curiosity, adaptability, and initiative in order to be both contributors to and leaders in a global society.
Innovative Interdisciplinary Work
Global Studies Honors
This course develops student understandings of the connections between contemporary global challenges and historical events and trends. Global Studies Honors students approach learning with the intention of debating and developing historically informed responses to these contemporary challenges. The approach is centered on thematic units on topics such as genocide and migration.
These units build on the historical content in order to approach a related contemporary issue using innovative and often collaborative approaches such as design thinking, international policy development simulation, and case study analysis. Course units frequently culminate in innovative, collaborative projects facilitated by the Director of Global Studies and/or outside experts.
Global Scholars Program
The Global Scholars program at Windward School aims to cultivate a deeper understanding among students of diverse cultures, perspectives, and global communities. Through a combination of scholarship, active involvement, and reflective practices, the program seeks to develop students into Effective Leaders, Inclusive Problem Solvers, and Ethically and Culturally Responsive Citizens. These Core Competencies are integral to navigating today's interconnected world with curiosity, responsibility, and compassion.
Participants in grades 10 through 12 will engage in a dynamic curriculum and participate in enriching out-of-class experiences. These activities are designed to deepen their passion for global citizenship and prepare them for the challenges and opportunities of the global landscape. Upon fulfilling the program's requirements, students will receive the Global Scholars designation on their transcripts, marking their achievements and readiness to engage with the world as informed, thoughtful citizens.
Formal entry into the Global Scholars program begins with an application process during or after the spring semester of 9th grade. We encourage interested students to seize this opportunity to expand their horizons and become agents of change in their communities and beyond.