Doolen Middle School Mission Statement

The Doolen Global Studies Academy is committed to an engaging, rigorous comprehensive education with a special focus on international issues, cultures, geography, citizenship and languages.  The curriculum will ensure all students achieve academic success and are prepared for the 21^st century world.

Our Top Ten Reasons Why Global Studies Are Essential

Global studies education:

1.       Ensures students’ success in the twenty-first century job market through linguistic, cultural, technical, and citizenship skills

2.       Fosters creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving within an engaging, rigorous, comprehensive education.

3.       Focuses on world issues, cultures, geography, citizenship and languages

4.       Teaches students how to respond to conflict peacefully

5.       Models how to live respectfully in a diverse world

6.       Promotes active citizenship

7.       Encourages attention to world news

8.       Gives students opportunities to explore the world

9.       Builds bridges between schools and communities

10.   Instills an early sense of human rights.

This will be accomplished through:

Building a strong community, Working in teams, Integrating a global perspective in all classes and school wide events.