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GCE Chicago High School

PASSPORT

gcechicago.com 312.643.0991



WELCOME FROM FOUNDER/DIRECTOR

Dear GCE Families and Friends:

Welcome to our community of

learners. This GCE Passport of-

fers you passage to, from, and

between school and the world,

comfort and challenge, autono-

my and responsibility, and we make frequent stops torell 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 ex-

press 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 inour 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-preparatoryenvironment.

“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 youfor 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 way…In 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

“I’m thankful to nally 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 tomake 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 GCE’s extended network of local and global part-ners. 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 eld

experience—extending learning into the community—where they explore the city as a classroom.

GCE has more than 60 eld

experience partners.

A few are listed below:

• Amazing Edibles

• Chicago Botanic Garden

• Chicago Tribune

• Steppenwolf

• WBEZ Chicago Public Radio

• Whole Foods



“Please convey to GCE’s community that I found them to

be welcoming and quite transparent throughout my visityesterday. GCE’s 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 wonder-

ful site visit and Bravo on this new adventure.”—GCE Partner



ACCREDITATION

GCE’s rst class of graduates will celebrate in June 2012.

Students earn credits and diplomas that are commen-

surate 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

[email protected] • 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. It’s really like a home for me and I don’t knowwhere I’d be without the school.” —GCE Student



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