Why Pope Globalization Academy?
Pope’s Globalization Academy provides unique educational experiences at each grade level that differentiates their learning from the traditional high school curriculum. Grade level projects provide opportunities for students to interact with global leaders and experts in international business. Global Connections night, seminars on international issues with Consuls and Embassy personnel, university professors and other internationally focused business people from the Atlanta community allow students to connect their academic work to the real world.
Our students are encouraged to get involved in our vibrant high school community and the Pope culture by participating in extra-curricular activities like fine arts, athletics and the many other clubs and organizations that Pope has to offer.
Our students are encouraged to get involved in our vibrant high school community and the Pope culture by participating in extra-curricular activities like fine arts, athletics and the many other clubs and organizations that Pope has to offer.
Course Requirements
Pope Globalization Academy students experience an emphasis in literature, social studies and foreign languages during their four years at Pope and take their English and Social Studies courses as a cohort in the following sequence:
Globalization Academy students are required to take foreign language all four years and most students will complete AP Spanish, AP French or AP German. Alternatively, students may complete through level III or IV of one language and level I or II of a second language.
Globalization Academy students also must take AP Seminar and AP Research for their AP Capstone Project in 11th and 12th grades. Students are also eligible to earn the AP Seminar & Research Certificate after successfully completing those courses and defending a written and oral presentation of their research. The AP Capstone Diploma adds a requirement to complete four AP courses and exams, which is embedded within the Globalization curriculum.
- 9th Grade
- Honors Literature and AP Human Geography
- 10th Grade
- Honors World Literature and AP World History
- 11th Grade
- AP Language and/or AP American Literature and AP U.S. History
- 12th Grade
- AP Literature and AP Macroeconomics and/or AP American Government
Globalization Academy students are required to take foreign language all four years and most students will complete AP Spanish, AP French or AP German. Alternatively, students may complete through level III or IV of one language and level I or II of a second language.
Globalization Academy students also must take AP Seminar and AP Research for their AP Capstone Project in 11th and 12th grades. Students are also eligible to earn the AP Seminar & Research Certificate after successfully completing those courses and defending a written and oral presentation of their research. The AP Capstone Diploma adds a requirement to complete four AP courses and exams, which is embedded within the Globalization curriculum.
Study Abroad Opportunities
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Students have the opportunity to participate in a teacher-led study abroad program during a school break which includes a business and cultural conference program. Past countries our students have visited include India, Italy, Cuba and Spain. Visit our travel section for more information on upcoming travel opportunities.
Thinking Globally, Acting Locally
Every Globalization student also participates each year in a student-led conference with embassy personnel, university professors and other internationally focused business people in the Atlanta community. These projects have included a study of the holocaust with Kennesaw State University and creating podcast interviews with immigrants to the United Nations.
International Skills Diploma Seal
Globalization Academy students are encouraged to complete the International Skills Diploma, a Georgia-recognized seal requiring both curriculum and community service with global connections. Find out more about the ISDS program at the Georgia Department of Education.