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A Global Citizenship Experience

GCE Lab School in Chicago

GCE Lab School pioneers a student-centered model of education

that unites the classroom with the real world and technology

with collaborative learning for students who want to think for

themselves and make meaningful change in the world.

“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

Welcome

Equipping students to thrive in today’s complex world requires an

innovative approach to education—one that hones relevant skills,

incorporates adaptive technologies, and embraces the inspiration

and practicality of real-world learning.

GCE is grounded in an educational model that exposes students

to real-world environments where they explore their interests,

apply what they’ve learned in the classroom, and expand their

knowledge through firsthand experiences locally and globally.

We welcome you to our community of learners. Together, with

the support of our families and partners, we pave the way toward

an education for the 21st century and beyond.

We invite you to join us on this journey!

Thank you,

Eric Davis

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Mission

Inspire students to fall in love with learning and discover their purpose.

Prepare them to think for themselves and care about others.

Connect students with the world through their academic subjects.

“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

Vision

Cultivate a generation of global citizens: graduates who

demonstrate autonomy, accountability, purpose, gratitude, and

through each of these, achievement.

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As students develop this deeper level of achievement, they also

succeed along more traditional measures: high scores on ACT/SAT

tests, college enrollment, internship placement, and international

study and service.

“I came to GCE to go to school with classes that challenge me to work

harder, to help me find my strengths, and to learn how to use these to

my advantage. I got so much more than I expected from GCE.”

–GCE Student

Accountability Purpose Autonomy Gratitude Achievement

A Pathway to Achievement

GCE curriculum addresses academic and personal development

in a holistic manner. Students focus on what we consider to

be the four principal values of global citizenship and form the

durable foundation for achievement.

GCE challenges students and families to rethink achievement. For

global citizens, achievement is a by-product of gratitude, purpose,

autonomy, and accountability. It flows organically from the

manifestation of these principles. Students know how to learn,

enjoy learning, and engage their peers, families, and communities

in their paths of inquiry and demonstrations of mastery.

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City2Classroom

GCE’s City2Classroom model exposes students to real-world

environments where their education is enhanced by local and

global relevance. These experiences allow students to identify

their academic and professional interests and more effectively

apply the subjects and skills they learn in the classroom.

Corporate and not-for-profit partners inspire the purpose

and value of our students’ education. Through hands-on

experiences and investment in the process of relationship

building, students augment the skills and knowledge they’ve built

in the classroom with insights from established industry leaders

in Chicago every week.

Do you want to learn with the best experts in the world?

We do! That is why our students

embrace the City2Classroom model.

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GCE Voices

Students new to our school quickly adapt to demonstrating their

discoveries through a range of Action Projects which are then

published as student blogs over the course of their time at GCE.

The result is a collection of digital portfolios, created by students

and curated by staff members, which open doors to universities,

careers, and international study and service. GCE Voices (our

school blog) is a series of “Online Installations” (aka OnIns)

through which we showcase student work in interactive ways.

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Curriculum Scope & Sequence Math & Science Conversions

GCE’s curriculum guides students through courses that are

designed to create a generation of intellectually inspired,

knowledge producing, socially responsible graduates who solve

the world’s problems, big and small. Below is our conversion chart

that correlates GCE’s thematic STEAM courses to mainstream

math and science courses:

Course Theme Conversion to Traditional Courses

Global Resources

Math Algebra & Statistics

Science Hydrology, Genetics, & Physics (intro)

Global Health Math Advanced Algebra & Geometry

Science Biology & Biochemistry

Global Design Math Trigonometry & Pre-calc

Science Physics: Electromagnetism, Statics & Dynamics

Global Enterprise

Math Statistics, Economics, & Logic

Science Psychology: Industrial & Organizational

STEAM ENGLISH & HISTORY

Detailed course conversions at: www.gcelabschool.com/curriculum

GLOBAL RESOURCES

WATER

FUEL

FOOD

GLOBAL CONTEXT

MDGs

WHO AM I

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Freshman

GLOBAL HEALTH

POPULATION

DISEASE

CURE

GLOBAL STORIES

STORIES

CLASSICS

DRAMA

Sophomore

GLOBAL DESIGN

DESIGN & ENGINEERING

LIGHT & SOUND

URBAN PLANNING

GLOBAL GOVERNMENT

RHETORIC

ARGUMENT

POLICY

Junior

GLOBAL ENTERPRISE

ECONOMICS

SYSTEMS & MODELS

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

GLOBAL VISION

JOURNALISM

EQUALITY

ENDURANCE

Senior

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Curriculum Alignment

GCE curriculum builds competencies aligned with the Common

Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards

to ensure that our students are performing competitively on a

national level. Moreover, we align each course with the United

Nation’s Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). These provide

the global perspective and values that ground us in our mission to

shape engaged global citizens.

The eight MDGs were identified by over 140 heads of state at the

Millennium Summit at the UN Headquarters in 2000. These goals

serve as the blueprint for an international action plan that the

world is collectively striving to achieve. The overarching goals are:

GOAL 1 Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger

GOAL 2 Achieve universal primary education

GOAL 3 Promote gender equality to empower women

GOAL 4 Reduce child mortality

GOAL 5 Improve maternal health

GOAL 6 Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, other diseases

GOAL 7 Ensure environmental sustainability

GOAL 8 Develop a global partnership for development

The MDGs represent global challenges that will exist throughout

this century and can only be tackled with the creation of a

community of global citizens.

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Student Schedule

A balanced curriculum nurtures the mind, body, and spirit.

Through group and one-on-one instruction, students develop

the executive functioning skills to become independent and

collaborative learners. These academic years build a requisite

internal structure for sustained success in high school,

college, and careers.

Advisory Digital Media/Blogging, Learning Skills/ACT Prep/

Post Grad Prep, Math & Writing Workshops, App

Lab, Launch, Study Hall, and Community Circle

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“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

“Often, in schools where you’re one of forty per class, you become

lost, and swept under the rug. Here at GCE my teachers work with

me to ensure my success. I am given opportunities to study subjects

that I’m interested in, and furthermore, find my own reasons for being

interested in these subjects. When I walk into the building at GCE, I feel

empowered and respected.” –GCE Student

Learn more about our students at: www.gcelabschool.com/facebook

Student Profile

GCE looks for the following applicants:

Young people between the ages of 12 and 20 who seek a learning

experience that values their opinions, respects their instincts, and

empowers them to make meaningful change in the world.

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“GCE just blew me away today. I am ‘gobsmacked’ at what I experienced

and I am so glad I came. You have created a phenomenal program. The

teachers, the students, the mix. I really feel [our son] has a ‘family’, I

will sleep better tonight. I will mention you in my Thanksgiving speech

wherever I may be. But every day I am thankful that you saw my son,

accepted him and gave him a place to grow. Words are not enough...”

–GCE Parent

Learn more about our team at: www.gcelabschool.com/team

Statistics

Students

Grades 9-12

2015-16 Enrollment 50 (app.)

Teacher to Student Ratio 1:8

Class Size Range 10-16

College Acceptance Rate 100%

First Choice College Selection 100%

Graduation Rate 100%

Staff (pictured below)

Born/lived Overseas 70%

Languages Spoken 11

Engage in 200+ hours of prof. development per year 100%

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Start Your Journey Today.

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Admissions Process

This process demonstrates the unique nature and expectations

of our Model for Learning. We design and deliver meaningful,

inquiry and problem-based courses.

*GCE provides varying levels of tuition assistance through a need-blind admissions process.

To learn more or start your admissions process, visit:

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