PASSPORT

GCE Chicago High School

gcechicago.com 312.643.0991

WELCOME FROM FOUNDER/DIRECTOR

Dear GCE Families and Friends: Welcome to our community of learners. This GCE Passport offers you passage to, from, and between school and the world, comfort and challenge, autonomy 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 express 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 wayIn 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

Im thankful to finally be in a place where Im allowed to be independent and an individual, where I can have a voiceGCE 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 GCEs extended network of local and global partners. 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 experienceextending 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 Steppenwolf WBEZ Chicago Public Radio Whole Foods

Please convey to GCEs community that I found them to be welcoming and quite transparent throughout my visit yesterday. GCEs 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 wonderful site visit and Bravo on this new adventure. GCE Partner

ACCREDITATION
GCEs first class of graduates will celebrate in June 2012. Students earn credits and diplomas that are commensurate 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. Its really like a home for me and I dont know where Id be without the school. GCE Student

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